What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Sohag?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Sohag?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Sohag?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ramsis and arriving at Dar ElTeb. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Sohag?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairo and arriving at Sohag. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Cairo to Sohag?

The distance between Cairo and Sohag is 468 km. The road distance is 463.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Sohag without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Sohag without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Sohag?

The train from Cairo to Sohag takes 7h 3m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sohag bus from?

Cairo to Sohag bus services, operated by Blue Bus, depart from Ramsis station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sohag train from?

Cairo to Sohag train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.

Train or bus from Cairo to Sohag?

The best way to get from Cairo to Sohag is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Cairo to Sohag bus arrive?

Cairo to Sohag bus services, operated by Blue Bus, arrive at Dar ElTeb station.

Where does the Cairo to Sohag train arrive?

Cairo to Sohag train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Sohag station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Sohag?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Sohag is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cairo to Sohag.

Where can I stay near Sohag?

There are five+ hotels available in Sohag.

Cairo to Sohag - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Sohag by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cairo to Sohag
7h 3m
$35–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTeb
8h 59m
$4–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kolaly to AssiutKolaly - Assiut
2. Take the train from Asyūţ to Sohag
8h 29m
$14–24
Drive 463.6 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Sohag463.6 km
5h 49m
$24–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Sohag463.6 km
5h 49m
$35–45
Fly, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)CAI - LXR
2. Take the train from Luxor to Sohag
7h 3m
$83–268

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) flights

67Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Sohag, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Sohag every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 7h 3m. Alternatively, Blue Bus operates a bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTeb once daily. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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