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TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT & GETTING AROUND |
| Air: |
International Flights to Egypt
KLM - Flights from Europe
 BA.com - Flights from Europe
Egypt
Transportation by Domestic Flights
Flying is a good way to get around the country.
Egypt Air offers
daily domestic flights between Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Oasis. Air Sinai has
flights from Cairo to Sharm el Sheikh, Taba, Luxor, Ras El Nakab and Eilat. |
| Rail: |
Egypt Transportation has a regular efficient train
service traveling between every major town within the country and offering a range of services from plush air-conditioned
sleepers to 3rd class. Discounts are available for holders of Student cards and children under 9 years old. |
| Bus: |
An efficient bus services is available from to and
from all the major cities in the country including the Sinai. |
| Ferries: |
High Speed Ferry Boat run between Egypt and Sudan,
Egypt and Saudi Arabia, South Sinai and Jordan, and Sharm el-sheikh and Hurghada | |
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in Egypt options available when traveling in Egypt. Please note that rates for public transportation (trains & public
coaches) are based on the most current information available to us and may change without notice. |
Estimated Distances Between Major Cities In Egypt |
| Cairo to Abu Simbel |
1264 KM |
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Cairo to Nuweiba |
670 KM |
| Cairo to Alamein |
304 KM |
Cairo to Port Said |
220 KM |
| Cairo to Alexandria |
221 KM |
Cairo to Ras El Bar |
204 KM |
| Cairo to Aswan |
982 KM |
Cairo to Rashid |
263 KM |
| Cairo to Bahariya Oasis |
334 KM |
Cairo to Safaga |
569 KM |
| Cairo to Baltim |
201 KM |
Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh |
500 KM |
| Cairo to Dahab |
610 KM |
Cairo to Siwa Oasis |
617 KM |
| Cairo to Dakhla Oasis |
750 KM |
Cairo to St. Catherine |
392 KM |
| Cairo to El Arish |
306 KM |
Cairo to Suez |
134 KM |
| Cairo to El Quseir |
654 KM |
Aswan to Abu Simbel |
270 KM |
| Cairo to Fayoum |
103 KM |
Hurghada to Aswan |
468 KM |
| Cairo to Hurghada |
530 KM |
Hurghada to El Gouna |
20 KM |
| Cairo to Ismailia |
140 KM |
Hurghada to El Quseir
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130 KM |
| Cairo to Kharga Oasis |
600 KM |
Hurghada to Luxor |
240 KM |
| Cairo to Luxor |
721 KM |
Hurghada to Marsa Alam |
265 KM |
| Cairo to Marsa Alam |
789 KM |
Hurghada to Safaga |
65 KM |
| Cairo to Marsa Matruh |
490 KM |
Hurghada to Soma Bay |
40 KM |
| Cairo to Mina |
241 KM |
Luxor to Aswan |
228 KM | | |
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Explanation of Tables |
| Table 1 |
Current inter-city transfer rates for Cairo
by private A/C car or bus. |
| Table 2 |
Current outer-city transfer rates from Cairo
to other cities by private A/C car or bus. |
| Table 3 |
Current train routes, schedules and rates
from major cities in Egypt. |
| Table 4 |
Current public coach routes and rates from
major cities in Egypt. |
| Ferry Boat |
High Speed Ferry Boat transportation between Hurghada
& Sharm El Sheikh. | |
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Table 1: Private Transfer Services & Rates in Cairo
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Description of Egypt transportation Services in Cairo
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01 - 03 Persons |
04 -07 Persons |
08 -10 Persons |
11 -14 Persons |
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Transfer Cairo Airport to Hotels Downtown |
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Transfer Cairo Airport to Hotels in Giza |
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Full Day City Tour to Egyptian Museum |
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Full Day City Tour to Memphis, Sakkara & Pyramids |
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Half Day City Tour to Cairo City & Downtown Cairo) |
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Half Day Tour to Giza & Pyramids |
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Sound & Light Show |
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| Transfer to Evening Dinner |
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Full Day Open in Cairo |
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Transfer from Cairo to Ismailia or Suez or Fayoum |
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| REMARKS FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
CAIRO: Egypt Transportation Rates are in US Dollars & valid through 2006. Full day is 08
hours - half day is 04 hours. Rates exclude all entrance & sightseeing fees, tips for the Drivers & 10% sales tax.
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Table 2 Private Transfer Services & Rates from
Cairo |
Description of Egypt transportation Services from Cairo
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01 - 03 Persons |
04 -07 Persons |
08 -10 Persons |
11 -14 Persons |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Port Said or Alexandra |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Taba or Nuweiba |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to St. Catherine (2 days/1 night) |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Marsa Matruh |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Aida North Coast |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Ain Soukhna |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Ras Sidr |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Rafah |
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Private Transfer from Cairo to Bahariya Desert Oasis |
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| REMARKS FOR TRANSPORTATION FROM
CAIRO: Egypt Transportation Rates are in US Dollars & valid through 2006. Full day is 08 hours - half day
is 04 hours. Rates exclude all entrance & sightseeing fees, tips for the Drivers & 10% sales tax. | |
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Table 3 Train Routes & Current Rates for 2006
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| From |
To |
1st Class Sitting |
Deluxe Sleeper Train |
| Cairo |
Alexandria |
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| Alexandria |
Cairo |
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| Cairo |
Marsa Matruh |
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| Marsa Matruh |
Cairo |
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| Cairo |
Aswan |
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| Aswan |
Cairo |
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| Cairo |
Luxor |
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| Luxor |
Cairo |
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 Transportation in Egypt by Deluxe Sleeper Train in Egypt |
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Transportation
in Egypt - ABELA EGYPT Deluxe Sleeping Train:
When it
comes to visiting the country of your dreams, no place holds the promise of adventure and fantasy like Egypt.
Egypt is
the epitome of an ancient civilization that has held the world's fascination for thousands of years.
When it
comes to traveling through Egypt, what better way to experience your journey than to enjoy your precious vacation time by
spending it in the convenience and luxury of a world class sleeping train? Arriving fresh and relaxed at your destination,
and having spent the night traveling in comfortable style, gives you the chance to make the best use of your holiday.
ABELA EGYPT offers passengers the opportunity to travel in an atmosphere of refined elegance
and comfort by providing them with an excellent quality of various services on board.
Transportation
in Egypt - SERVICES & ROUTES:
ABELA EGYPT Deluxe Sleeping Trains cover the most significant
areas of interest to tourists in Egypt, including Luxor, Aswan & Marsa Matrouh as major destinations. ABELA
EGYPT Deluxe Sleeping
Trains offers versatile &
attractive packages for every type of trip you would like to take. | |
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| Train No. |
Route |
Notes |
| Sleeper Train 84 |
Cairo/Luxor/Aswan |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 85 |
Aswan/Luxor/Cairo |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 86 |
Cairo/Luxor/Aswan |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 87 |
Aswan/Luxor/Cairo |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 82 |
Alexandria/Cairo/Luxor/Aswan |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 83 |
Aswan/Luxor/Cairo/Alexandria |
Daily |
| Sleeper Train 973 |
Cairo - Marca Matrouh
Saturday - Monday
- Wednesday |
June through September (15 Jun - 15 Sep) |
| Sleeper Train 974 |
Marca Matrouh - Cairo
Sunday - Tuesday
- Thursday |
June through September (15 Jun - 15 Sep) |
Transportation in Egypt - TRAINS SCHEDULE:
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| Train No. |
Station/Time |
Departure |
Arrival |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Sleeper Train 84 |
Ramsis Station |
Cairo |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Aswan |
| Local Time |
20:00 |
05:05 Next Day |
05:15 |
08:15 |
| Sleeper Train 85 |
Ramsis Station |
Aswan |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Cairo |
| Local Time |
18:30 |
21:30 |
21:40 |
06:45 Next Day |
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| Train No. |
Station/Time |
Departure |
Arrival |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Sleeper Train 86 |
Ramsis Station |
Cairo |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Aswan |
| Local Time |
21:15 |
06:10 Next Day |
06:20 |
09:30 |
| Sleeper Train 87 |
Ramsis Station |
Aswan |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Cairo |
| Local Time |
21:20 |
00:40 Next Day |
00:50 |
09:30 | |
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| Train No. |
Station/Time |
Departure |
Arrival |
Departure |
Arrival |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Sleeper Train 82 |
Ramsis Station |
Alexandria |
Cairo |
Cairo |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Aswan |
| Local Time |
17:20 |
20:10 |
20:30 |
05:25 Next Day |
05:35 |
08:50 |
| Sleeper Train 83 |
Ramsis Station |
Aswan |
Luxor |
Luxor |
Cairo |
Cairo |
Alexandria |
| Local Time |
17:00 |
20:15 |
20:30 |
05:35 Next Day |
06:10 |
09:10 | |
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| Train No. |
Station/Time |
Departure |
Arrival |
| Sleeper Train
973
Saturday - Monday - Wednesday |
Station |
Cairo |
Matrouh |
| Local Time |
23:00 |
06:00 Next Day |
| Sleeper Train
974
Sunday - Tuesday - Thursday |
Station |
Matrouh |
Cairo |
| Local Time |
23:00 |
06:00 Next Day | |
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Transportation in Egypt - Sleeper Train | Price List: |
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| Sleeper Train
Trip: Cairo/Luxor/Aswan - Valid Until 30th Sept. 2006 for one Way trip |
Sleeper Train price
in US Dollars - including Dinner & Breakfast |
| Per person in double cabin |
$55 ,- & $62,- from 1st October 2006 |
| Per person in single cabin |
$76,- & $82,- from 1st October 2006 |
| Children (04.-09) years old |
$42,- & $47,- from 1st October 2006 | |
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| Sleeper Train
Trip: Alexandria/Cairo/Luxor/Aswan & Return - Valid Until: 30th Sep. 2006 (One Way) |
Sleeper Train
Price in US Dollars - Including Dinner & Breakfast |
| Per person in a
double cabin. |
$58,- & $67,-
from 1st October 2006 |
| Per person in a
single cabin. |
$81,- & $87,-
from 1st October 2006 |
| Children (04.-09)
years old |
$42,- & $47,-
from 1st October 2006 |
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| Sleeper Train Trip: Cairo
- Matrouh & Return, (15 Jun - 15 Sep 2006) |
Sleeper Train Price in
US Dollars - Including Dinner & Breakfast |
| Per person in a double cabin |
$45,- |
| Per person in a single cabin |
$62,- | |
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REMARKS FOR TRANSPORTATION IN EGYPT: Egypt
Transportation Rates are in US Dollars & estimated based on current published rates for 2006. Rates are higher during
peak season & subject to change without notice.
SLEEPER RATES: Egypt Transportation Rates are based
on HB basis (breakfast & dinner included). - $56 per person / double cabin - $77 per person / single cabin - $43 per child
4 years up to 9 years old.
TRAIN SCHEDULE: Egypt Transportation train schedule depart Cairo to Luxor
at 20:00 hour daily (Train Number 84) Depart Luxor to Aswan at 05:15 hour daily (Train Number 84) Depart Aswan to Luxor at
18:30 hour daily (Train Number 85) Depart Luxor to Cairo at 21:40 hour daily (Train Number 85). | |
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Table 4 Public Bus Routes & Current Rates for 2006 |
| From |
To |
Rates |
Schedule |
| Cairo |
Hurghada |
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Cairo |
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Luxor |
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Hurghada |
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| REMARKS FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
EGYPT: Egypt Transportation Rates are in US Dollars & estimated based on current published rates for 2006.
Rates may be higher during peak season & subject to change without notice | |
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Transportation in Egypt - High Speed ferry
Boat:
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High Speed Ferry Boat - Hurghada
/ Sharm El Sheikh / Hurghada |
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Egypt Transportation by high speed ferry boat provides economical transfers
between Hurghada & Sharm El Sheikh for passengers and private cars. Average travel time is 90 minutes each way | |
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High Speed Ferry Boat | Current Schedule & Rates |
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DEPARTURE |
ARRIVAL |
| Saturday |
Hurghada / Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Monday |
Hurghada / Sharm El Sheikh |
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Sharm El Sheikh / Hurghada |
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| Tuesday |
Hurghada / Sharm El Sheikh |
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Sharm El Sheikh / Hurghada |
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| Thursday |
Hurghada / Sharm El Sheikh |
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Sharm El Sheikh / Hurghada |
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| REMARKS FOR HIGH SPEED FERRY
BOAT: Egypt Transportation Rates are $43 per person one way & based on current published rates for 2005.
Rates for private cars available upon request. Schedules & rates are subject to change without notice. |
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