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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Mecca by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Cairo International Airport to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane CAI - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 4m
    SAR 402–1,337

  2. Drive  1,582.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Meccacar car 1,582.8 km
    20h 11m
    SAR 332–479

  3. Fly Cairo International Airport to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane CAI - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 36m
    SAR 577–1,922

  4. Train to Alexandria, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane ALY - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 4m
    SAR 547–2,056

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar238Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Mecca. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Mecca in around 20h 11m.

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