There are 4 ways to get from Sfax to Cairo by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)SFA - CAI
20h 22m$89–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sfax to Tripoli
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Abasya Bus Stn
2d 12h$51–88Bus via Tripoli
- Take the bus from Sfax to Tripoli
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Cairo
37h 49mDrive 2,529.5 km
- Drive from Sfax to Cairo2,529.5 km
26h 28m$173–250
Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sfax to Cairo is to bus which costs $50 - $90 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Sfax to Cairo is to fly which takes 20h 22m and costs $85 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Sfax to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Sfax and arriving at Abasya Bus Stn via Tripoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Sfax and Cairo is 2050 km. The road distance is 2529.5 km.
The best way to get from Sfax to Cairo without a car is to bus via Tripoli which takes 37h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 20h 22m to get from Sfax to Cairo, including transfers.
Sfax to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Mada Passenger Transport, depart from Sfax station.
The best way to get from Sfax to Cairo is to fly which takes 20h 22m and costs $85 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Tripoli, which costs and takes 37h 49m.
Sfax to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Mada Passenger Transport, arrive at Tripoli station.
Cairo is 1h ahead of Sfax. It is currently 9:33 PM in Sfax and 10:33 PM in Cairo.
What companies run services between Sfax, Tunisia and Cairo, Egypt?
Afriqiyah Airways, Transavia France, and three other airlines fly from Sfax–Thyna International Airport (SFA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sfax to Cairo via Tripoli, Tripoli, and Cairo in around 37h 49m.
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- Website
- afriqiyah.aero
Flights from Sfax–Thyna International Airport to Cairo International Airport via Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 47m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Sfax–Thyna International Airport to Cairo International Airport via Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Sfax–Thyna International Airport to Cairo International Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–390
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Sfax–Thyna International Airport to Cairo International Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–370
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- info@al-mada.ly
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Sfax to Tripoli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Abasya Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
- Phone
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sfax to Cairo is 2529 km. It takes approximately 26h 28m to drive from Sfax to Cairo.
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