Aswan to Cairo

Aswan to Cairo

Aswan
Cairo
Wed, May 15
One Way
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Aswan to Cairo Schedule

Aswan to Cairo Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Daytrip Minivan 4pax Any timeEGP 34,681
Egyptian Railways First Class Special Express 05:30 - 15:40EGP 2,499
Egyptian Railways First Class Spanish Express 07:30 - 20:30EGP 3,158
Egyptair Economy 08:40 - 11:35EGP 9,597
Egyptair Economy 10:45 - 10:20EGP 7,075
Egyptair Economy 13:30 - 16:10EGP 7,371
Egyptian Railways Second Class 15:15 - 03:25EGP 1,727
Egyptian Railways Second Class 16:00 - 05:00EGP 1,727
Egyptian Railways Second Class 18:10 - 07:10EGP 1,727
Egyptian Railways Second Class Spanish Express 20:45 - 09:45EGP 1,679
Egyptian Railways First Class Spanish Express 23:00 - 12:00EGP 2,052

Transportation from Aswan to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Aswan to Cairo

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day20
Distance700 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Cairo, Daytrip, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, El Eman Jet, Talgo Train

How to get from Aswan to Cairo

Travelling between Aswan and Cairo is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 96.60 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 54.34.

How long does it take to get from Aswan to Cairo?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Aswan and Cairo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Aswan and Cairo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Cairo.

How much does it cost to get from Aswan to Cairo?

Travelling between Aswan and Cairo can be as cheap as USD 54.34 if you opt for a Egyptian Railways train and as expensive as USD 96.60 if you buy a Talgo Train Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Aswan and Cairo ?

  • 20 from Aswan to Cairo starting from 05:15 Aswan until 23:00 Aswan

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Aswan to Cairo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Aswan to Cairo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 119.78.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Aswan and Cairo

Air Cairo, Egyptair

Bus

Travelling from Aswan to Cairo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Aswan and Cairo

El Eman Jet

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Aswan and Cairo

Daytrip

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Aswan to Cairo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% opted for a bus
  • 23% took a train
  • 6% decided to fly