There are 6 ways to get from Aswan Dam to Cairo by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane ASW - CAI
2h 45m$123–303Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aswan Bus Station to Ahmed Helmybus
14h 21m$22–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Aswan to Luxortrain
- Take the bus from Luxor Stn to Ramsesbus
14h 19m$27–50Train
- Take the train from Aswan to Cairotrain
14h 34m$72–702Drive 800.9 km
- Drive from Aswan Dam to Cairocar 800.9 km
12h 1m$42–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aswan Dam to Cairotaxi 800.9 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 Dam to Cairo is to bus which costs $21 - $27 and takes 14h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Aswan Dam to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $120 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Aswan Dam 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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Aswan Dam to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Aswan and arriving at Cairo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Aswan Dam and Cairo is 733 km. The road distance is 800.9 km.
The best way to get from Aswan Dam to Cairo without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 19m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Aswan Dam to Cairo, including transfers.
Aswan Dam to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, depart from Aswan Bus Station.
Aswan Dam to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Aswan station.
The best way to get from Aswan Dam to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 14h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $27 and takes 14h 21m.
What companies run services between Aswan Dam, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?
Nile Air, Air Cairo, and two other airlines fly from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) 5 times a day. 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 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–310
- 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
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- whitebusegypt.com
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Aswan Dam to Cairo bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, arrive at Ahmed Helmy station.
Aswan Dam to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aswan Dam to Cairo is 801 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Aswan Dam to Cairo.
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