There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Abū Kabīr by train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Cairo to Abū Ḩammādtrain
- Take the taxi from Abū Ḩammād to Abū Kabīrtaxi
2h 19m$2–16Drive 95.8 km
- Drive from Cairo to Abū Kabīrcar 95.8 km
1h 28m$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairo to Abū Kabīrtaxi 95.8 km
1h 28m$7–9Train
- Take the train from Cairo to Zagazigtrain
3h 41m$8–13
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Abū Kabīr is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Abū Kabīr is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Cairo to Abū Kabīr. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Zagazig via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Cairo and Abū Kabīr is 127 km. The road distance is 95.8 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Abū Kabīr without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 19m and costs $2 - $17.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Cairo to Abū Kabīr, including transfers.
Cairo to Abū Kabīr train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Abū Kabīr train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Zagazig station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Abū Kabīr is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Cairo to Abū Kabīr.
There are 21+ hotels available in Abū Kabīr.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Abū Kabīr, Egypt?
Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Zagazig hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Abū Ḩammād
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $8–16
Train from Cairo to Zagazig
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $6–13
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $1–9
Cairo Airport Travel
- Phone
- +202 19970
- Website
- cairoshuttlebus.com
Careem
- Website
- careem.com
Pink Taxi (women only)
- Website
- pinktaxi.net
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.