There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Jerusalem by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
12h 58m$31–59Bus to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train
- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
- Fly from Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane ETM - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
11h 44m$115–148Train to Alexandria, fly to Amman Civil Airport, bus
- Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane ALY - ADJ
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
11h 40m$156–647Fly Cairo International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane CAI - TLV
- Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain
5h 28m$209–442Fly Cairo International Airport to Amman Civil Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)plane CAI - ADJ
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus
12h 5m$295–516
Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 12h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs $200 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Jerusalem. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/'יגאל ידין via Amman Abdali Terminal and Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
The distance between Cairo and Jerusalem is 682 km.
The best way to get from Cairo to Jerusalem without a car is to bus which takes 12h 58m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 12h 58m to get from Cairo to Jerusalem, including transfers.
Cairo to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Jerusalem bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Amman Abdali Terminal station.
There are 674+ hotels available in Jerusalem.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Jerusalem?
You can take a bus from Cairo to תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/'יגאל ידין via Amman Abdali Terminal, King Hussein Bridge, King Hussein Bridge, Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, and Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 in around 12h 58m.
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Eilat/Ramon International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–420
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–750
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Amman Civil Airport via Sharm el-Sheikh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Amman Civil Airport via Medina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Amman Civil Airport via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–380
- Website
- jazeeraairways.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Amman Civil Airport via Kuwait
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Eilat/Ramon International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Alexandria to Amman Civil Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
Train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Amman Abdali Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $19–28
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $2–3
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 Getting to Milan from the airport, Best ways to travel around Australia, and How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.











