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How to get fromGreater Cairo Area to Aswanby train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Cairo Area to Aswan by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Metro, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cairo University to Cairo Fairtrain train
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)plane plane CAI - ASW
    4h 1m
    $92–303

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 15m
    $20–24

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Giza to Luxorbus bus Giza - Luxor
    2. Take the train from Luxor to Aswantrain train
    13h 56m
    $30–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Aswantrain train
    14h 51m
    $70–700

  5. Drive  848.8 km

    1. Drive from Greater Cairo Area to Aswancar car 848.8 km
    10h 31m
    $33–48

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Cairo Area to Aswantaxi taxi 848.8 km
    10h 31m
    $75–90

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

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 772.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Greater Cairo Area, Egypt and Aswan, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Aswan hourly. Tickets cost $70–700 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, Al Eman Jet operates a bus from Ahmed Helmy to Aswan Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–24 and the journey takes 14h.

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