Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by bus, van, flight, taxi from EGP 3,341

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo Destination Reviews

Bobbi M

The ride was comfortable and accommodating would use there services again

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, taxi Standard 3pax, Sharm Luxury Rides, Feb 13, 2026

Emre K

All the time control points. Second driver open high local music and customers don’t sleep. It was cold inside of the bus.

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Super Go D, Go Bus, Jan 30, 2026

Philip O

The experience was top notch and excellent and the operators was very very fast and also customer service was just an email away vey fast in response

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, taxi Standard 3pax, Sharm Luxury Rides, Jan 28, 2026

John N

Bus broke down 1 hr outside Cairo, Had to change bus in dark, busy freeway after many hours on the road, even later arrival into Cairo.

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Jan 5, 2026

Ayushman B

I takes way more than 5:30 hours due to the multiple checkpoints . so the expectations need to set clearly

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Luxury, Star Bus Egypt, Dec 4, 2025

Erdem Y

We made a reservation for 7:30 in the morning. They picked us up at 1:00.

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Van Minivan, Your Bus, Oct 10, 2025

Marie M

The driver was very nice and funny

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Sep 14, 2025

Razvan T

Hundreds of checkpoint and controls of the lagguages TV blasting all night. The

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Aug 27, 2025

Hicham L

we suffered the smell of pee (toilet) throughout the journey (9h) the departure was delayed for one hour there was no one at the reception (Royassat office)

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Aug 26, 2025

Anzhelika K

The trip took significantly longer than the indicated 5 hours. We spent two hours at the city checkpoint. While this is not an issue with the transport company, it would be helpful to provide advance notice about such delays and avoid presenting unrealistic travel times.

Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, Van Minivan, Your Bus, Jun 3, 2025

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Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:00	08:00	$9.00	4.3
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:30	08:30	$10.00	3.5
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:46	08:46	$9.00	3.5
Bus	Go Bus	Elite Plus	01:02	09:02	$15.00	4.0
Bus	Go Bus	Elite Plus	01:30	09:30	$13.00
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	01:50	02:50	$52.98
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	02:08	10:08	$9.00	3.5
Flight	Nile Air	Economy	02:30	03:30	$45.41
Flight	SunExpress	Economy	02:50	01:55	$163.01
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	03:30	04:30	$45.41
Van	Limousine Al Baron	VIP	04:00	09:00	$23.75
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	04:25	17:35	$247.87
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	04:45	22:40	$398.51
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:25	06:25	$97.81
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:45	06:45	$138.56
Bus	Go Bus	Elite DD	06:15	14:15	$13.00
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:40	07:40	$97.23
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	07:00	08:30	$111.20	3.0
Van	Your Bus	Minivan	07:30	12:56	$9.27
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	08:00	09:05	$121.10

How to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

When you want to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 313.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a flight as a flight ticket costs as low as USD 64.26.

How much does it cost to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?

The cost of the trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Air Cairo: travelling by flight expect to pay as low as USD 64.26 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 313.21.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo:

Bus tickets - USD 8.56 to USD 18.20;
Van price : USD 14.95 - USD 158.07;
Bus+Van price: USD 19.62. From Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo starting from 13:00 Hayu Alnour until 13:00 Hayu Alnour
Plane tickets - USD 64.26 to USD 313.21;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 185.88 to USD 229.35.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 64.26.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Egyptair, Egyptair

Buses

Taking a bus from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 185.88.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

63% decided to go for a bus.
23% opted for a van.
11% users took a plane.
3% chosen Bus+Van

Transportation from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure	11:55 晚上
Departures per day	16
Distance	851 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Bus Misr, Cairo Bus, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Egyptair, Egyptair, El Amal Bus, Go Bus, Limousine Al Baron, Right On Time, Signal Bus, Signal Bus Travel, Sinai Van, Vacation Travel Service, We Bus

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Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo