There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Eilat by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Metro, fly
best- Take the train from Bab el Shaaria to Cairo Fairtrain
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane CAI - AQJ
2h 47m₪510–915Bus via Taba Heights
cheapest- Take the bus from Tahrir to Taba Heightsbus Tahrir - Taba Heights
12h 29m₪50–75Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
8h 16m₪74–156Drive 424.6 km
- Drive from Cairo to Eilatcar 424.6 km
5h 17m₪311–448
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Eilat is to bus via Taba Heights which costs ₪ 50 - ₪ 75 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Eilat is to Metro and fly which takes 2h 47m and costs ₪ 500 - ₪ 950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Eilat. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Aqaba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Cairo and Eilat is 401 km. The road distance is 424.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Cairo to Eilat, including transfers.
Cairo to Eilat bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
Cairo to Eilat bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Eilat is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cairo to Eilat.
There are 1445+ hotels available in Eilat.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Eilat, Israel?
Jett operates a bus from Cairo to Aqaba 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₪60–140 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–900
- Website
- pas.com.eg
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪140–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- cairometro.org
Train from Bab el Shaaria to Cairo Fair
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₪1
- Schedules at
- mobilitycairo.com
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- [email protected]
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₪60–140
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪60–90
- Phone
- +20 19567
- [email protected]
- Website
- go-bus.com
Bus from Tahrir to Taba Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₪29–60
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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