Means of transport Egypt

Egypt's second largest airport, Sharm-el-Sheikh International Airport is located in the north-east of the city, about ten kilometres from Naama Bay. It will take 150 LE to be dropped off at your hotel, please plan the amount in local currency. Please check with your hotel as many hotels offer their own shuttle buses. You can also rent a car at the airport which has several international agencies.

It is the largest airport in the country and has all the services required: wifi, ATM, catering, duty free... It is located about 20 kilometres from the city centre. Be careful, it is necessary to specify to the taxi driver, at your departure, if you are leaving from terminal 1 or 3 (sala, in Arabic). Terminal 3 is now the main point of departure for Europe. It is indeed terminal 3 and not hall 3 (beb 3, in Arabic) of terminal 1: please be absolutely clear!

The city's main station and Alexandria's terminus. "Mahattat Misr" is an Egyptian National Railways station, served by trains on the Alexandria - Cairo route. Located close to the center of Alexandria, it's a convenient way to get to the west of the city, to the beaches of Agami. The railway station is about 1 km south of Midan Ramla. If you're arriving from Cairo and heading into the city center around Midan Saad Zaghloul, make sure you stay as far as this stop.

Sidi Gaber Station is one of the two main railway stations in Alexandria. It was built in the late 1850s. It is the oldest railway station in Egypt. You get off there to get more easily from the district of Sporting Club, Semouha to all the east of the city. You can take Sharia el-Horreya to the north, or to Semuha to the south. Inside the station you will find a few restaurants and cafes to keep you waiting.

At Luxor station, two counters that are often overcrowded sell tickets on normal trains, while one counter specialises in sleeping car tickets. It is best to ask the hotel to pick up your tickets to avoid crowds. Ticket dispenser. Classic train: Cairo/Louxor: 119 LE in^2nd class, duration 9 hours; Luxor/Assouan: 62 LE in^2nd class, duration 3 hours. Sleeping car: Cairo/Louxor: 80 US$ in double cabin, departure 19h-arrival at 6am; Luxor/Cairo: 80 US$ in double cabin, departure 22h-arrival at 8am.

Arrival: two mats for local flights, three mats for international flights. Departure: ticket offices located in the same hall. Located 6 km from the city, a bus service connects the airport to Luxor. You will easily find a taxi, but be careful to negotiate the fare before getting in the car if the taxi does not have a meter. This small airport renovated in the early 2000s has all the necessary services (ATM, catering, duty free...)

Aswan railway station is a classic little station, with the same neo-Egyptian architecture as all the stations in Upper Egypt. There's a small cafeteria and a cash dispenser. There's also a special ticket office for sleeping cars. For conventional trains, you'll have to elbow your way to get your ticket, so it's best to ask your hotel concierge to arrange it for you. Cairo/Aswan: 137 LE in 2nd, duration 13h; Aswan/Louxor: 62 LE in 2nd, duration 3h. Sleeping car: Cairo/Aswan: US$80 in double cabin, departure at 7pm, arrival at 10am.

There's no need to introduce the international app that lets you get around any city in the world. In Cairo and Egypt, this app is widely used by both native and adopted Egyptians. We recommend that you install the app before your trip, along with your means of payment. That way, there are no nasty surprises when it comes to prices or drivers taking you from one place to another: just register your departure and arrival addresses (even if you need help from your guide or host) and off you go, Simone!

Hurghada International Airport is one of the most important airports in the country, as the region is very popular with tourists. You will therefore find all the services you need there, including ATM machines. It is located 5 km from El Dahar, the city centre of Hurghada. To get to your resort, you can contact the hotel directly, most of them offering transfers, or take a taxi from the hotel.

The place, not entirely foreign to movie lovers, served as the unique setting for Gare Centrale, one of Youssef Chahine's most famous films. The large building, built in the 19th century, is rather elegant for a railway station. It remains the junction between the railway and the metro. The colossal statue of Ramses II that stood in the middle of the footbridges has been moved, suffering from pollution. In the middle of the great hall, the information kiosk of the railway station will tell you where you can buy the ticket for your destination.

You can get information by e-mail but it is better to travel or phone. Don't wait to reserve your place as it can take up to three days to do so. If you're in a real hurry and the trains are full, try your luck without a reservation. A photocopy of your passport will be required. Trains in general: n°86, departure at 7.45 pm from Cairo Central Station and at 8.15 pm from Giza Station; arrival at 5.45 am in Luxor and 8.50 am in Aswan. Extra train running only on Thursdays at 7.30 pm (7.55 pm Giza).

This is the most important station in the Middle of Egypt. Buses every hour for Minyeh and Assiout and some for Le (for this last destination, prefer departure from Midan Guiza; it's gone, it goes in minibus, but it's better).

Cairo Getaway (formerly Turgoman) is Cairo's main bus station. From there one leaves for Alexandria and the Mediterranean coast, the Suez Canal region, the Sinai, the deserts and the Nile valley. It is wise to buy your ticket one or two days in advance and have the time and place of departure confirmed. Prices vary somewhat depending on the airline you choose, but on average you should expect to pay around 20 Egyptian pounds for a 100 km trip.

South of Cairo, bus Station serving desert oases. Bahareyya, Oasis, Dakhla, Kharga.

Opposite a minibus station for the same destinations. Don't have to cross the city centre.

Departure for the oases Bahareyya, Oasis and Dakhla (no direct link to Siwa). Deposit at the level of the western stronghold of the citadel. It is best to book tickets in advance.

Cairo railway station is an ideal starting point for exploring Egypt by train. However, some travelers have reported difficulties in selecting their nationality when booking online. In this case, we recommend that you ask for assistance at your hotel reception or go directly to the station to book your ticket. Train ticket prices may vary according to the class chosen and the destination. It is important to note that prices may be quoted in Egyptian pounds (LE) and that there may be a price difference for foreigners. It is advisable to check current prices with the station before booking your ticket.

Borg el-Arab airport is a former military airport, capable of handling heavy long-haul flights. This is where all flights to Alexandria land while al-Nozha airport is being renovated. Located some 50 km from the city center, it takes at least 200 LE by cab to get there, and requires at least an hour's transport. A number of car rental agencies have set up branches here.

From Alexander, the West Delta bus company serves many cities in the north of the country and Cairo. The bus company also has a ticket counter at the bus station, so don't panic if you pick up your tickets at the last minute. From the bus station, the company serves various destinations. Another office is located in Sidi Gaber, Midan Semouha. The company's buses also leave from the bus station of El Mohaf el-Gedid, 15 minutes from Saad Zaghlol (no traffic / 1 hour with traffic).

The airport is located 16 km southwest of the city, which can be reached in about 30 minutes by taxi. We pass by the dam to reach it and we see Philae not far away: welcome! Although small, the airport is modern, there is a small catering service, wi-fi, an exchange office and an ATM. You can also rent a car there, although it is better not to take too much risk on the Egyptian roads!

Microbuses, the easiest way to get around the region, leave from the bus station. This is an economical option for visiting the temples of Kom-Ombo and Edfu on the way to Luxor. Bus journeys to the Red Sea from Aswan are not recommended. Here are the times for the main destinations served here: Aswan/Louxor, 4-hour journey, with stops at Kom-Ombo and Edfu. 5 buses a day Aswan/Kom-Ombo: 1-hour journey. 5 buses a day Aswan/Edfu: 2h journey. Aswan/Abou Simbel.