There are 5 ways to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Ghamrahbus 111
- Take the bus from Cairo to Ismailiabus
3h 26m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Cairo to Ismailiatrain
4h 20m$3–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairo-CAI to Ismailia113 km
1h 22mDrive 113 km
- Drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailiacar 113 km
1h 22m$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailiataxi 113 km
1h 22m$8–11
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia. However, there are services departing from Cairo Airport and arriving at Ismailia via Cairo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia. However, there are services departing from Kolyet el Banat and arriving at Ismailia via Nasser and Cairo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Cairo Airport (CAI) and Ismailia is 178 km. The road distance is 113 km.
The best way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia without a car is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia, including transfers.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia bus services, operated by Mwasalat Misr, depart from Cairo Airport station.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia is to bus which takes 3h 26m and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $27 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Cairo Airport (CAI), Egypt and Ismailia, Egypt?
You can take a bus from Cairo Airport to Ismailia via Ghamrah, Ghamra, Orabi, and Cairo in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Ismailia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–24 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Ismailia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–24
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $13–24
- Phone
- +20 1280000012
- Website
- mwasalatmisr.com
Bus from Cairo Airport to Ghamrah
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://mwasalatmisr.com/
- Phone
- 02/22623128
- [email protected]
- Website
- eastdelta-travel.com
Bus from Cairo to Ismailia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- eastdelta-travel.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairo-CAI to Ismailia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- $8–11
Cairo Airport Travel
- Phone
- +202 19970
- Website
- cairoshuttlebus.com
Careem
- Website
- careem.com
Pink Taxi (women only)
- Website
- pinktaxi.net
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More Questions & Answers
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia bus services, operated by Mwasalat Misr, arrive at Ghamrah station.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Ismailia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Ismailia.
There are 30+ hotels available in Ismailia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairo Airport (CAI) and Ismailia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












