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How to get fromDowntown Cairo to The Great Pyramid at Gizaby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Cairo to The Great Pyramid at Giza by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 2 Metro, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Sadat to Sakiat Mekkitrain train 2
    2. Take the taxi from Sakiat Mekki to The Great Pyramid at Gizataxi taxi
    30 min
    $1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Cairo to The Great Pyramid at Gizataxi taxi 15.9 km
    18 min
    $1–2

  3. Drive 15.9 km

    1. Drive from Downtown Cairo to The Great Pyramid at Gizacar car 15.9 km
    18 min
    $1–2

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  • Distance: 19.2 km
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Downtown Cairo, Egypt and The Great Pyramid at Giza, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Cairo to The Great Pyramid at Giza. However, you can walk to Sadat, take the line 2 train to Sakiat Mekki, then take the taxi to The Great Pyramid at Giza. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to The Great Pyramid at Giza.

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