What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm is to bus which costs $8 - $10 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $240 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Akhmīm?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Akhmīm. However, there are services departing from Ramsis and arriving at Dar ElTeb via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Akhmīm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairo and arriving at Sohag. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Cairo to Akhmīm?

The distance between Cairo and Akhmīm is 468 km. The road distance is 461.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Akhmīm without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Akhmīm?

The train from Cairo to Sohag takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Akhmīm bus from?

Cairo to Akhmīm bus services, operated by Blue Bus Egypt, depart from Ramsis station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Akhmīm train from?

Cairo to Akhmīm train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Akhmīm?

The best way to get from Cairo to Akhmīm is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $10 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $470 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Cairo to Akhmīm bus arrive?

Cairo to Akhmīm bus services, operated by Blue Bus Egypt, arrive at Dar ElTeb station.

Where does the Cairo to Akhmīm train arrive?

Cairo to Akhmīm train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Sohag station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Akhmīm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Akhmīm is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Cairo to Akhmīm.

Where can I stay near Akhmīm?

There are 11+ hotels available in Akhmīm.

Cairo to Akhmīm - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Akhmīm by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cairo to Sohagtrain
7h 5m
$35–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTebbus
9h 7m
$8–10
Drive 461.1 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Akhmīmcar 461.1 km
5h 54m
$24–35
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Akhmīmtaxi 461.1 km
5h 54m
$35–45
Fly to Luxor, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)plane CAI - LXR
2. Take the train from Luxor to Sohagtrain
7h 20m
$138–298
Fly to Sohag International Airport
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sohag International Airport (HMB)plane CAI - HMB
4h 15m
$246–468

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Akhmīm, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Sohag hourly. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, Blue Bus Egypt operates a bus from Ramsis to Dar ElTeb once daily. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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