There are 7 ways to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane SSH - CAI
2h 12m$87–168Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Suezbus
- Take the train from Suez to Cairotrain
10h 29m$6–50Bus
- Take the bus from Gobus Nabq to Tahrirbus Gobus Nabq - Tahrir
7h 11m$10–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sharm el-Sheikh-SSH to Cairo508.6 km
5h 11m$70–95Drive 508.6 km
- Drive from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairocar 508.6 km
5h 11m$27–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairotaxi 508.6 km
5h 11m$55–70Bus via Al Ruwaysat
- Take the bus from Al Ruwaysat to Sekka Clubbus
9h 11m$15–27
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo is to bus which costs $10 - $15 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $85 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Gobus Nabq and arriving at Tahrir via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) and Cairo is 402 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
The best way to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo, including transfers.
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Gobus Nabq station.
The best way to get from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 7h 11m.
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo is 509 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Cairo.
What companies run services between Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH), Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?
Nile Air, Air Cairo, and Egyptair fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Gobus Nabq to Tahrir twice daily. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- flyaircairo.com
Flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- nileair.com
Flights from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Suez to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–40
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $20–40
- Phone
- +20 19567
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-bus.com
Bus from Gobus Nabq to Tahrir
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Phone
- 02/22623128
- [email protected]
- Website
- eastdelta-travel.com
Bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Suez
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- eastdelta-travel.com
- Phone
- 16128
- Website
- bluebus.com.eg
Bus from Al Ruwaysat to Sekka Club
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- https://bluebus.com.eg/?utm_source=rome2rio&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=directory
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sharm el-Sheikh-SSH to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–95
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