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How to get fromCrete to El Alameinby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Crete to El Alamein by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Sitia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane JSH - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo to El Alameintrain train
    11h 46m
    $233–481
  2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane HER - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo to El Alameintrain train
    13h 33m
    $128–354
  3. Fly from Chania International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane CHQ - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo to El Alameintrain train
    14h 11m
    $172–463

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Crete, Greece and El Alamein, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Crete to El Alamein. However, you can fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, take the train to Nasser, take the line 1 train to Martyrs, walk to Cairo, then take the train to El Alamein. Alternatively, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, take the train to Nasser, take the line 1 train to Martyrs, walk to Cairo, then take the train to El Alamein.

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