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There are 6 ways to get from Hurghada to Helwan by bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Al Sakkala to Al Qolalibus
6h 1m
$9
Drive 447 km
1. Drive from Hurghada to Helwancar 447 km
4h 50m
$23–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hurghada to Helwantaxi 447 km
4h 50m
$65–85
Fly, bus, line 1 Metro
1. Fly from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane HRG - CAI
2. Take the bus from Cairo Airport Bridge to El-Demerdashbus
3. Take the train from El-Demerdash to Ain Helwantrain
4h 43m
$73–253
Bus via Ain Helwan
1. Take the bus from El Nasr to Ramsesbus
7h 20m
$9–11
Bus via Ain Helwan #2
1. Take the bus from Hurghada to Tahrirbus Hurghada - Tahrir
7h 55m
$10–13

Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

61Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.6 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Hurghada, Egypt and Helwan, Egypt?

High Jet operates a bus from Al Sakkala to Al Qolali 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–8 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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Helwan(opens in a new window), Egypt(opens in a new window)

Helwan is a suburban district in the Southern Area of Cairo, Egypt. The area of Helwan witnessed prehistoric, ancient Egyptian, Roman and Muslim era activity. More recently it was designated as a city until as late as the 1960s, before it became contiguous with the city of Cairo and was incorporated as a district. For a brief period between April 2008 and April 2011 it was redesignated as a city, and served as the capital of the now defunct Helwan Governorate that was split from Cairo and Giza governorates, before being re-incorporated back into them. The kism of Helwan had a population of 521,239 in the 2017 census.

Things to do in Helwan

Memphis(Opens in a new window)

Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza.

Pyramid of Djoser(Opens in a new window)

The Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or step pyramid (kbhw-ntrw in Egyptian) is an archeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. It was built during the 27th century BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep. It is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous courtyard surrounded by ceremonial structures and decoration. This first Egyptian pyramid consisted of six mastabas (of decreasing size) built atop one another in what were clearly revisions and developments of the original plan. It is seven levels high and four-sided. The pyramid originally stood 62 m tall, with a base of 109 x and was clad in polished white limestone. The step pyramid (or proto-pyramid) is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, although the pyramids at Caral in South America are contemporary and the nearby enclosure known as Gisr el-mudir would seem to predate the complex.

Saqqara(Opens in a new window)

Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world-famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of mastabas (Arabic word meaning 'bench'). Located some 30 km south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara covers an area of around 7 by.

Great Pyramid of Giza(Opens in a new window)

The Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact.

Places to stay in Helwan

Sakkara pyramid inn hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Seror Guest House(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Maadi Apartment - 3 rooms ( Families Only )(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Luxury three bedroom apartment in degla maadi(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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