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

The cheapest way to get from Qena to Cairo is to bus which costs $4 - $17 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Qena to Cairo is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $75 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Qena and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Qena and arriving at Tahrir. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Qena and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Qena and arriving at Cairo. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Qena to Cairo?

The distance between Qena and Cairo is 615 km. The road distance is 576.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Qena to Cairo without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $4 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Qena to Cairo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qena to Cairo bus from?

Qena to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Qena station.

Where do I catch the Qena to Cairo train from?

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

Train or bus from Qena to Cairo?

The best way to get from Qena to Cairo is to bus which takes 8h and costs $4 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 9h.

Where does the Qena to Cairo bus arrive?

Qena to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir station.

Where does the Qena to Cairo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Qena to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Qena to Cairo is 577 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Qena to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7745+ hotels available in Cairo.

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

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

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Train to Luxor, fly
best
1. Take the train from Qena to Luxor
2. Fly from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)LXR - CAI
4h 18m
$78–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Qena to TahrirQena - Tahrir
8h
$4–17
Train
1. Take the train from Qena to Cairo
9h
$50–95
Drive 576.8 km
1. Drive from Qena to Cairo576.8 km
7h 5m
$30–43
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Qena to Cairo576.8 km
7h 5m
$90–110
Bus to Hurghada Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Qena to Hurghada
2. Fly from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)HRG - CAI
8h 37m
$68–210

Qena to Cairo by bus

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Distance: 614.5 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Qena to Tahrir 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 8h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Qena to Cairo every 3 hours. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 9h.

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