Getting around Egypt
Africa
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
4h30 nonstop (Cairo)
Indicative round-trip price
150-400 EUR round trip
Book
2-3 months in advance
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Go Bus and Upper Egypt Bus for long distances. Cairo-Hurghada ~5h. Air-conditioned.
Train
Egyptian National Railways. Sleeper trains Cairo-Luxor (~10h, 40-80 EUR). First and second class.
Taxi
White taxis in Cairo with a meter (rarely used). Bargaining is standard.
Metro
Metro in Cairo — 3 lines, crowded but cheap.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Luxor | Night train | 10h | 40-80 EUR |
| Cairo | Hurghada | Bus Go Bus | 5h | 10-18 EUR |
| Cairo | Alexandria | Train | 2h30 | 5-10 EUR |
| Luxor | Aswan | Felucca on the Nile | 2-3 days | 30-50 EUR/day |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
Rare and not recommended
Car
20-40 EUR / day
International permit (driving not recommended in Cairo)
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Taxi without a meter in Cairo
The driver refuses the meter and inflates the price 5-10x for tourists.
Tip :Use Uber or Careem for all your trips.
"Free" guide at the pyramids
A guide offers to help for free then demands a high price at the end.
Tip :Decline politely and use an official guide booked in advance.
Practical tips
- Uber and Careem are the only reliable ways to get around Cairo.
- The overnight Cairo-Luxor train is a legendary experience.
- The Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan is the best way to visit the temples.
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