What is the cheapest way to get from Cairo to Sahara City?

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Sahara City is to bus which costs $21 - $27 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Sahara City?

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Sahara City is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Sahara City?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Sahara City station. However, there are services departing from Ahmed Helmy and arriving at Aswan Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Sahara City?

No, there is no direct train from Cairo to Sahara City. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Aswan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Cairo to Sahara City?

The distance between Cairo and Sahara City is 737 km. The road distance is 796.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairo to Sahara City without a car?

The best way to get from Cairo to Sahara City without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 45m and costs $26 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Sahara City?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Cairo to Sahara City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sahara City bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairo to Sahara City train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cairo to Sahara City?

The best way to get from Cairo to Sahara City is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 14h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $27 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Cairo to Sahara City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairo to Sahara City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairo to Sahara City?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Sahara City is 796 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Cairo to Sahara City.

Where can I stay near Sahara City?

There are 461+ hotels available in Sahara City.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Sahara City 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 34m
$132–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus
14h 21m
$21–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus
2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain
13h 45m
$26–50
Train
1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain
14h 34m
$74–702
Drive 796.1 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Sahara Citycar 796.1 km
11h 56m
$41–59
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Sahara Citytaxi 796.1 km
11h 56m
$60–75

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

32Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 737.1 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Sahara City, 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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