There are 5 ways to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
4h 22m$5–39Bus
- Take the bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrirbus Alexandria Moharam Bek - Tahrir
4h 42m$5–8Drive 191.9 km
- Drive from Abu Simbel to Cairocar 191.9 km
1h 55m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abu Simbel to Cairotaxi 191.9 km
1h 55m$21–25Bus via Ramsis
- Take the bus from Moharam Bek to Ramsisbus
5h 49m$5–9
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo is to bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Abu Simbel to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Amreya Bridge and arriving at Tahrir via Alexandria Moharam Bek. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Abu Simbel to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Cairo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Abu Simbel and Cairo is 239 km. The road distance is 191.9 km.
The best way to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $4 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo, including transfers.
Abu Simbel to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Alexandria Moharam Bek station.
Abu Simbel to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Abu Simbel to Cairo is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $4 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?
Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrir 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Alexandria to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- +20 19567
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-bus.com
Bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Phone
- 16128
- Website
- bluebus.com.eg
Bus from Moharam Bek to Ramsis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- https://bluebus.com.eg/?utm_source=rome2rio&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory
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More Questions & Answers
Abu Simbel to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir station.
Abu Simbel to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abu Simbel to Cairo is 192 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Abu Simbel to Cairo.
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