What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to bus which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Philae (Island)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Philae (Island) station. However, there are services departing from Ahmed Helmy and arriving at Aswan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Philae (Island)?

No, there is no direct train from Cairo to Philae (Island). However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Aswan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

How far is it from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The distance between Cairo and Philae (Island) is 744 km. The road distance is 801.2 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Philae (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 52m and costs $27 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cairo to Philae (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Philae (Island) bus from?

Cairo to Philae (Island) bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, depart from Ahmed Helmy station.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Philae (Island) train from?

Cairo to Philae (Island) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

The best way to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $750 and takes 14h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $22 - $27 and takes 14h 28m.

Where does the Cairo to Philae (Island) bus arrive?

Cairo to Philae (Island) bus services, operated by Al Eman Jet, arrive at Aswan Bus Station.

Where does the Cairo to Philae (Island) train arrive?

Cairo to Philae (Island) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Aswan station.

Can I drive from Cairo to Philae (Island)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Philae (Island) is 801 km. It takes approximately 12h 3m to drive from Cairo to Philae (Island).

Where can I stay near Philae (Island)?

There are 458+ hotels available in Philae (Island).

Cairo to Philae (Island) - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Philae (Island) by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)plane CAI - ASW
3h 40m
$132–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus
14h 28m
$22–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain
13h 52m
$27–51
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain
14h 40m
$75–703
Drive 801.2 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Philae (Island)car 801.2 km
12h 3m
$42–60
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Philae (Island)taxi 801.2 km
12h 3m
$60–75

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

32Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Philae (Island), 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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