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How to get fromRafah to Cairoby unknown, bus, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Rafah to Cairo by unknown, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus, train

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    1. Walk from Rafah to Arishunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Arish to Ţanţābus bus
    3. Take the train from Tanta to Cairotrain train 939
    8h 7m

  2. Travel, bus, bus to King Hussein International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Rafah to Karmel/Exitunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Karmel/Exit to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Shehoret Industrial Zonebus bus
    4. Fly from King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane AQJ - CAI
    9h 50m

  3. Travel, bus, bus to Queen Alia International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from Rafah to Commercial Center/Yehoshua Bin Nununknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Commercial Center/Yehoshua Bin Nun to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90bus bus
    4. Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Amman Tabarbour Terminal to Queen Alia Airportbus bus
    6. Fly from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane AMM - CAI
    12h 41m

King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Rafah and Cairo, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Rafah to Cairo. However, you can travel to Arish, take the bus to Ţanţā, walk to Tanta, then take the train to Cairo. Alternatively, you can travel to Karmel/Exit, take the bus to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alight, walk to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms, take the bus to Shehoret Industrial Zone, drive to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the train to Bab el Shaaria.

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