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How to get fromCairo to Abu Simbelby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Abu Simbel by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bekbus bus Tahrir - Alexandria Moharam Bek
    4h 4m
    $6–8

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    4h 28m
    $4–36

  3. Drive 185.1 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Abu Simbelcar car 185.1 km
    1h 50m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Abu Simbeltaxi taxi 185.1 km
    1h 50m
    $20–25

  5. Bus via Ramsis

    1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Moharam Bekbus bus
    5h 5m
    $5–9

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  • Distance: 253.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Egypt?

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bek 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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