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How to get fromSharm el Sheikh to Downtown Cairoby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Downtown Cairo by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SSH - CAI
    2h 42m
    $89–175

  2. Bus via Ismailia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Ismailiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ismailia to Cairobus bus
    7h 39m
    $6–11

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sharm El-Sheikh to Suezbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suez to Shobratrain train
    10h 27m
    $6–49

  4. Drive 493.4 km

    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Downtown Cairocar car 493.4 km
    4h 59m
    $26–37

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sharm el Sheikh to Downtown Cairotaxi taxi 493.4 km
    4h 59m
    $50–65

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watania to Tahrirbus bus Watania - Tahrir
    8h 14m
    $9–13

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Al Ruwaysat to Sekka Clubbus bus
    9h 21m
    $16–26

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt and Downtown 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, you can take a vehicle from Sharm el Sheikh to Downtown Cairo via Sharm El-Sheikh, Ismailia, and Cairo in around 7h 39m.

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