There are 4 ways to get from Jerusalem to Cairo by bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Cairobus
13h 20m$31–60Bus to Amman Civil Airport, fly to Alexandria, train
- Take the bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminalbus
- Fly from Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) to Alexandria (ALY)plane ADJ - ALY
- Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
11h 28m$147–651Train to Ben Gurion Airport, fly to Eilat/Ramon International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''גtrain
- Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Eilat/Ramon International Airport (ETM)plane TLV - ETM
- Take the bus from Aqaba to Cairobus
13h 18m$114–150Train to Ben Gurion Airport, fly to Cairo International Airport
- Take the train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''גtrain
- Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane TLV - CAI
5h 35m$210–443
Amman Civil Airport (ADJ) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jerusalem to Cairo is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Jerusalem to Cairo is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $210 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Jerusalem to Cairo. However, there are services departing from תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/יגאל ידין and arriving at Cairo via King Hussein Bridge and Amman Abdali Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Jerusalem and Cairo is 683 km.
The best way to get from Jerusalem to Cairo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 20m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Jerusalem to Cairo, including transfers.
Jerusalem to Cairo bus services, operated by Jett, depart from King Hussein Bridge station.
Jerusalem to Cairo bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Amman Abdali Terminal station.
There are 7573+ hotels available in Cairo.
What companies run services between Jerusalem and Cairo, Egypt?
You can take a bus from תחנת רקל''ה גבעת המבתר/יגאל ידין to Cairo via Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, Allenby Bridge Junction/Road 90, King Hussein Bridge, King Hussein Bridge, and Amman Abdali Terminal in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- israir.co.il
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–310
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Eilat/Ramon International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Amman Civil Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–130
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Amman Civil Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Amman Civil Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–750
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Alexandria to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- *5770
- [email protected]
- Website
- Israel Railways
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''ג
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
Train from Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon to נתב''ג
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Israel Railways
- Adult single ride
- $6–9
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Amman Abdali Terminal to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from King Hussein Bridge to Amman Abdali Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Aqaba to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–44
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- $19–28
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