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How to get fromCairo to Rafah Border Crossingby train, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Rafah Border Crossing by train, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Cairo to Tantatrain train 939
    2. Take the bus from Ţanţā to Arishbus bus
    3. Walk from Arish to Rafah Border Crossingunknown unknown
    8h 51m

  2. Fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane CAI - TLV
    2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekhbus bus
    4. Walk from Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh to Rafah Border Crossingunknown unknown
    8h 5m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eilat Central Station/Platforms to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus bus 397 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Eshkolot - Officebus bus 26
    4. Walk from Eshkolot - Office to Rafah Border Crossingunknown unknown
    15h 13m

  4. Fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane CAI - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to King Hussein Bridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90 to Jerusalem Central Bus Station/Alightbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekhbus bus
    5. Walk from Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh to Rafah Border Crossingunknown unknown
    12h 29m

  5. Fly to King Hussein International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane CAI - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Shhoret Industrial Zone/Road 90 to Be'er Sheva Central Station/Alightbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Eshkolot - Officebus bus
    4. Walk from Eshkolot - Office to Rafah Border Crossingunknown unknown
    11h 22m

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Rafah Border Crossing?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Rafah Border Crossing. However, you can take the train to Tanta, walk to Ţanţā, take the bus to Arish, then travel to Rafah Border Crossing. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, take the train to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon, walk to Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor/Platforms, take the bus to Sd. Kaleb Ben Yefune/David HaMelekh, then travel to Rafah Border Crossing.

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