There are 7 ways to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane ASW - CAI
2h 32m$124–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aswan Bus Station to Ahmed Helmybus
14h 25m$22–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Aswan to Luxortrain
- Take the bus from Luxor Stn to Ramsesbus
14h 23m$26–47Train
- Take the train from Aswan to Cairotrain
14h 38m$72–702Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo799.9 km
12h 1mDrive 799.9 km
- Drive from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairocar 799.9 km
12h 1m$41–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairotaxi 799.9 km
12h 1m$55–70
Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo is to bus which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $120 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Aswan Airport (ASW) station to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Aswan Bus Station and arriving at Ahmed Helmy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Aswan and arriving at Cairo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
The distance between Aswan Airport (ASW) and Cairo is 725 km. The road distance is 799.9 km.
The best way to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 23m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo, including transfers.
Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, depart from Aswan Bus Station.
Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Aswan station.
The best way to get from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 14h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Aswan Airport (ASW), Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?
Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and three other airlines fly from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Aswan to Cairo hourly. Tickets cost $70–700 and the journey takes 14h 15m.
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–310
- Website
- nileair.com
Flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Website
- nesmaairlines.com
Flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–210
Flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–390
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Aswan to Luxor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
Train from Aswan to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–700
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $70–140
- Phone
- 15629
- [email protected]
- Website
- whitebusegypt.com
Bus from Luxor Stn to Ramses
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- whitebusegypt.com
- Website
- eleman-jet.com
Bus from Aswan Bus Station to Ahmed Helmy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- eleman-jet.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, arrive at Ahmed Helmy station.
Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo is 800 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo.
There are 7770+ hotels available in Cairo.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aswan Airport (ASW) and Cairo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.