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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cairo is to train and fly which costs $190 - $350 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cairo is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $210 - $650.

How far is it from Reading to Cairo?

The distance between Reading and Cairo is 3641 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Reading to Cairo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Reading and Cairo?

Cairo is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 7:16 AM in Reading and 9:16 AM in Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7586+ hotels available in Cairo.

Reading to Cairo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Cairo by train, plane, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)LHR - CAI
8h 51m
$212–643
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)LTN - CAI
11h 12m
$146–430
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cairo
2d 4h
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)LGW - CAI
11h 34m
$197–349
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)STN - CAI
11h 37m
$201–593
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)MAN - CAI
11h 59m
$208–632
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cairo
2d 5h
$979–1,506

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

47Weekly Planes

5h 59mAverage Duration

$151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,640.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Cairo, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Reading to Cairo. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 line 3 train to Bab el Shaaria. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Reading to Cairo via Folkestone and Calais-Fréthun in around 2d 4h.

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