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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Aswān is to bus which costs $21 - $25 and takes 14h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Aswān is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Aswān?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Aswān station. However, there are services departing from Ahmed Helmy and arriving at Aswan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Aswān?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cairo and arriving at Aswan. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Cairo to Aswān?

The distance between Cairo and Aswān is 754 km. The road distance is 796.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Aswān without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 26m and costs $25 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cairo to Aswān, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Aswān bus from?

Cairo to Aswān bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, depart from Ahmed Helmy station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Aswān train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Aswān?

The best way to get from Cairo to Aswān is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 14h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $25 and takes 14h 3m.

Where does the Cairo to Aswān bus arrive?

Cairo to Aswān bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, arrive at Aswan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairo to Aswān train arrive?

Cairo to Aswān train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Aswan station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Aswān?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Aswān is 796 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Cairo to Aswān.

How do I get a train ticket from Cairo to Aswān?

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Where can I stay near Aswān?

There are 463+ hotels available in Aswān.

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Fly to Aswan International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)plane CAI - ASW
3h 48m
$132–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus
14h 3m
$21–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain
13h 26m
$25–48
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain
14h 15m
$70–700
Drive 796.4 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Aswāncar 796.4 km
11h 57m
$41–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Aswāntaxi 796.4 km
11h 57m
$60–75
Fly to Luxor, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)plane CAI - LXR
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain
7h 10m
$139–298

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) flights

32Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 754 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Aswan hourly. Tickets cost $70–700 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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