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How to get fromGiza to Athensby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Giza to Athens by train or plane

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  1. Metro to Cairo International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Cairo University to Cairo Fairtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane CAI - ATH
    6h 23m
    €85–170

  2. Train to Alexandria, fly

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ALY - ATH
    9h 21m
    €191–279

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Giza, Egypt and Athens, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Giza to Athens. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 train to Martyrs, walk to Cairo, take the train to Alexandria, take the taxi to Alexandria (ALY) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki.

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