Cairo to Safaga
There are multiple ways to travel between Cairo and Safaga, and this page lays out timetables, journey durations and fares across all available options.
Travel options for Cairo to Safaga
Travel from Cairo to Safaga with a bus for 729 EGP to save, or reach Safaga faster by van in 45 minutes.
Bus from Cairo to Safaga
If you're traveling from Cairo to Safaga by bus, you can board at multiple stations, including Tahrir, Cairo, EG Bus Helwan, Cairo, El Tahrir, Cairo, Pullman Bus Egypt Kolaly, Cairo and others, with services running frequently throughout the day so you can pick a time that suits your schedule. The journey typically takes around 4 hours 40 minutes, providing a comfortable way to reach your destination, arriving at multiple stations, including Safaga, Safaga Port, Nasir Street Supermarket, Safaga, Ebdaa Academy, Safaga and others, with bus ticket prices starting from 729 EGP. Be sure to check availability and secure your seat in advance here to ensure a smooth and hassle-free trip.
Prices: 729 EGP
Duration: 4h 40m – 7h ⏱
Van from Cairo to Safaga
Shared vans provide a straightforward connection from Cairo to Safaga, collecting passengers at multiple stations, including Cairo Hotel Transfer, Cairo International Airport, Giza Hotel Transfer, 6th of October Transfer, Cairo and others and dropping them off at Safaga Hotel Transfer or Safaga Transfer. Travel time is typically 45 minutes, and prices are generally set from 1,739 EGP. Full route details and booking are available on the van service page.
Prices: 1,739 EGP
Duration: 45m – 6h ⏱
Flight from Cairo to Safaga
Flying from Cairo allows you to depart via CAI Cairo International Airport and reach Safaga by air, with flights landing at HRG Hurghada Airport. Services usually covering the distance in around 1 hour. Airfares typically start at 3,918 EGP. You can check flight times and availability and see current flight options before planning your journey.
Prices: 3,918 EGP
Duration: 1h – 1h 30m ⏱
Charter from Cairo to Safaga
Enjoy a stress-free trip from Cairo to Safaga with a private driver, who will bring you exactly where you need to go. The ride usually lasts 5 hours, with prices from 5,148 EGP. Book your transfer here for convenience and comfort.
Prices: 5,148 EGP
Duration: 5h – 6h 7m ⏱
Combined from Cairo to Safaga
To reach Safaga from Cairo via combined transport, you can board at CAI Cairo International Airport. The total journey lasts about 14 hours 40 minutes, with tickets starting at 10,522 EGP, and you’ll arrive at HRG Hurghada Airport. Check available trips and secure your seat see combined travel options.
Prices: 10,522 EGP
Duration: 14h 40m – 22h 55m ⏱
Bus Routes & Schedules from Cairo to Safaga
Between Cairo and Safaga, this bus connection is served by several stations rather than a single fixed terminal. The exact travel time varies depending on where you board and exit the bus, but most trips take approximately 4h 40m to 7h. Services run throughout the day, operating from 00:00 until 23:58, and fares typically begin at 729 to 1,610 EGP. By checking the full bus timetable for Cairo to Safaga, you can compare different station pairings, journey lengths and departure times to choose the option that best matches your travel plans.
Cheapest Bus Cairo to Safaga
729 EGP, from Tahrir, Cairo to Safaga, departure at 00:29, duration 5hFastest Bus Cairo to Safaga
733 EGP, from Nasr City Go Bus, Cairo to Safaga, departure at some times, duration 4h 40mBus Timetable: East Delta Bus Abbassia Fever Hospital, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 12:00 19:00 7h 824 EGP
- 14:15 21:15 7h 824 EGP
Bus Timetable: EG Bus Helwan, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 23:45 06:45 7h 824 EGP
Bus Timetable: EG Bus Kolaly, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 13:45 20:45 7h 824 EGP
- 23:15 06:15 7h 824 EGP
Bus Timetable: EG Bus Nasr City, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 12:05 19:05 7h 824 EGP
- 14:30 21:30 7h 824 EGP
Bus Timetable: El Tagamou El Khames, Cairo → Safaga
- 00:58 07:58 7h 1231 EGP
- 03:01 10:01 7h 1610 EGP
Bus Timetable: El Tahrir, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 23:30 05:00 5h 30m 1150 EGP
Bus Timetable: Golden Horse Ahmed Helmy Station, Cairo → CPC Mart, Safaga
- 00:00 07:00 7h 1043 EGP
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- 15:00 22:00 7h 1043 EGP
- 21:00 04:00 7h 1043 EGP
Bus Timetable: Golden Horse Ahmed Helmy Station, Cairo → Ebdaa Academy, Safaga
- 00:00 07:00 7h 1043 EGP
- 11:00 18:00 7h 1043 EGP
- 15:00 22:00 7h 1043 EGP
- 21:00 04:00 7h 1043 EGP
Bus Timetable: Horus transport Giza → Safaga Nasir St
- 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 767 EGP
Bus Timetable: Nady El Sakka, Cairo → Nasir Street Supermarket, Safaga
- 00:15 05:45 5h 30m 920 EGP
- 17:00 22:30 5h 30m 920 EGP
Bus Timetable: Nady El Sekka, Cairo → Safaga Nasir St
- 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 767 EGP
Bus Timetable: Nasr City Go Bus, Cairo → Safaga
- 00:28 07:28 7h 1231 EGP
- 00:49 05:29 4h 40m 733 EGP
- 01:50 06:30 4h 40m 979 EGP
- 02:16 09:16 7h 1610 EGP
Bus Timetable: Pullman Bus Egypt Kolaly, Cairo → Nasir Street Supermarket, Safaga
- 16:30 22:00 5h 30m 920 EGP
- 23:30 05:00 5h 30m 920 EGP
Bus Timetable: Ramsis St, Cairo → Safaga Nasir St
- 16:00 22:30 6h 30m 767 EGP
Bus Timetable: Tahrir, Cairo → Safaga
- 00:29 05:29 5h 729 EGP
- 01:30 06:30 5h 975 EGP
- 01:31 08:31 7h 1610 EGP
- 23:58 06:58 7h 1231 EGP
Bus Timetable: Torgoman Bus Stand, Cairo → Safaga Port
- 13:30 20:30 7h 824 EGP
- 23:00 06:00 7h 824 EGP
Van Routes & Schedules from Cairo to Safaga
Multiple boarding points along the route make traveling from Cairo to Safaga simple. Depending on which stops you choose, the trip can take around 5h to 6h with fares starting at 1,739 to 2,568 EGP. Vans run throughout the day, typically between 00:00 and 23:00, letting you pick the departure that fits your schedule.
Cheapest Van Cairo to Safaga
1739 EGP, from Cairo International Airport to Safaga Hotel Transfer, departure at some times, duration 5hFastest Van Cairo to Safaga
1878 EGP, from Cairo Hotel Transfer to Safaga Hotel Transfer, departure at some times, duration 5hVan Timetable: 6th of October Transfer, Cairo → Safaga Transfer
- 00:00 05:00 5h 2090 EGP
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Van Timetable: Cairo Hotel Transfer → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- 00:00 05:00 5h 1878 EGP
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Van Timetable: Cairo International Airport → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- 00:00 05:00 5h 1739 EGP
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- 23:00 04:00 5h 1739 EGP
Van Timetable: Cairo Transfer → Safaga Transfer
- 00:00 00:45 45m 2568 EGP
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Van Timetable: Giza Hotel Transfer → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- 00:00 06:00 6h 1805 EGP
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- 23:00 05:00 6h 1805 EGP
Van Timetable: Giza Transfer → Safaga Transfer
- 00:00 06:00 6h 1926 EGP
- 01:00 07:00 6h 1926 EGP
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- 23:00 05:00 6h 1926 EGP
Flight Routes & Schedules from Cairo to Safaga
Take off from CAI Cairo International Airport on the only direct flight from Cairo to Safaga. Departures run from 05:00 until 15:00, and the airborne journey lasts roughly 1h to 1h 30m until you land at HRG Hurghada Airport. Fares begin at 3,918 to 6,738 EGP, and reviewing the full timetable for the Cairo–Safaga route helps you pick the departure that works best and reserve your seat in advance.
Cheapest Flight Cairo to Safaga
3918 EGP, from CAI Cairo International Airport to HRG Hurghada Airport, departure at 08:00, duration 1h 30mFastest Flight Cairo to Safaga
5774 EGP, from CAI Cairo International Airport to HRG Hurghada Airport, departure at some times, duration 1hFlight Timetable: CAI Cairo International Airport → HRG Hurghada Airport
- 05:00 06:30 1h 30m 4176 EGP
- 06:15 07:15 1h 6738 EGP
- 07:20 08:20 1h 5774 EGP
- 08:00 09:30 1h 30m 3918 EGP
- 12:45 14:15 1h 30m 6108 EGP
- 15:00 16:30 1h 30m 4176 EGP
Charter Routes & Schedules from Cairo to Safaga
On this private transfer route between Cairo and Safaga, there are multiple pickup and drop-off points available, giving you the flexibility to start and end your ride where it suits you best. Travel times vary depending on your chosen locations, typically around 5h to 6h 7m. Fares start at 5,148 to 16,632 EGP, and departures are fully adaptable to your schedule. Reviewing the available pickup and drop-off options allows you to plan a route that works perfectly with your day and ensures a comfortable, personalized journey Cairo to Safaga.
Cheapest & Fastest Charter Cairo to Safaga
5148 EGP, from Cairo Hotel Transfer to Safaga Hotel Transfer, departure at --:--, duration 5hCharter Timetable: Cairo Hotel Transfer → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 5148 EGP
Charter Timetable: Cairo International Airport → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 31m 15284 EGP
Charter Timetable: Giza Hotel Transfer → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 30m 15155 EGP
Charter Timetable: New Cairo City Transfer → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 15m 15091 EGP
Charter Timetable: Pyramids of Giza → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 30m 15155 EGP
Charter Timetable: Sheraton Al Matar Hotel Transfer, Cairo → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 5h 31m 15284 EGP
Charter Timetable: Sphinx International Airport, Cairo → Safaga Hotel Transfer
- --:-- --:-- 6h 7m 16632 EGP
Combined Routes & Schedules from Cairo to Safaga
Start at CAI Cairo International Airport for a multi-leg trip to Safaga, involving transfers between different vehicles. Travel time is around 14h 40m to 22h 55m, with services scheduled from 15:15 until 23:30 and tickets beginning at 10,522 to 12,867 EGP. Arrival is at HRG Hurghada Airport, and consulting the timetable for routes between Cairo and Safaga allows you to pick the departure that suits your plans.
Cheapest Combined Cairo to Safaga
10522 EGP, from CAI Cairo International Airport to HRG Hurghada Airport, departure at 15:15, duration 22h 55mFastest Combined Cairo to Safaga
12804 EGP, from CAI Cairo International Airport to HRG Hurghada Airport, departure at 23:30, duration 14h 40mCombined Timetable: CAI Cairo International Airport → HRG Hurghada Airport
- 15:15 14:10 22h 55m 10522 EGP
- 19:50 14:10 18h 20m 12867 EGP
- 23:30 14:10 14h 40m 12804 EGP
Frequently Asked Questions Cairo to Safaga
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cairo to Safaga.
How long does the Cairo to Safaga route usually take overall?
Travel time on the Cairo to Safaga route depends on the transport type and the exact departure point. Bus trips take about 4 hours 40 minutes to 7 hours, van trips about 5 to 6 hours, and flights about 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Cairo to Safaga?
The cheapest available option on the Cairo to Safaga route is the bus, with fares starting at 729 EGP. Bus prices go up to 1,610 EGP, while vans start at 1,739 EGP and flights start at 3,918 EGP.
Which Cairo to Safaga option is the fastest?
The fastest option on the Cairo to Safaga route is the flight from CAI Cairo International Airport to HRG Hurghada Airport. It takes about 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes, which is much shorter than the bus, van, or charter options.
Where do Cairo to Safaga trips usually depart from and arrive?
Departure and arrival points vary by transport on the Cairo to Safaga route. Buses leave from several Cairo stops such as Tahrir, Torgoman, and Nasr City, while vans use hotel, airport, and transfer points. Most services arrive in Safaga, Safaga Port, or Safaga hotel transfers.
How much should I budget for Cairo to Safaga?
For the Cairo to Safaga route, prices vary widely by transport. Buses cost about 729 to 1,610 EGP, vans about 1,739 to 2,568 EGP, flights about 3,918 to 6,738 EGP, and charter services about 5,148 to 16,632 EGP.
Are there direct flights on the Cairo to Safaga route?
Yes, the flight option on the Cairo to Safaga route is direct between CAI Cairo International Airport and HRG Hurghada Airport. It runs in about 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes, with departures listed from 05:00 to 15:00.
What are the first and last bus departures for Cairo to Safaga?
For the Cairo to Safaga route, buses run from 00:00 to 23:58. The schedule is spread across the day, but the exact frequency is not listed, so departure times depend on the operator and station.
What are the first and last van departures on Cairo to Safaga?
Vans on the Cairo to Safaga route are listed from 00:00 to 23:00. They use several Cairo pickup points, including Cairo Hotel Transfer, Cairo International Airport, Giza Hotel Transfer, and 6th of October Transfer.
Which Cairo to Safaga bus stations are used most often?
Bus departures on the Cairo to Safaga route include Tahrir, El Tahrir, Torgoman Bus Stand, Ramsis St, Nasr City, and several other Cairo stops. Arrivals can be Safaga, Safaga Port, Safaga Nasir St, or other named points in Safaga.
Which Cairo to Safaga van pickup and drop-off points are available?
Van services on the Cairo to Safaga route depart from Cairo Hotel Transfer, Cairo International Airport, Giza Hotel Transfer, 6th of October Transfer, Giza Transfer, and Cairo Transfer. They arrive at Safaga Hotel Transfer or Safaga Transfer.
How do travel times differ between Cairo to Safaga bus services?
Bus times on the Cairo to Safaga route vary by departure and arrival point. Some trips take about 4 hours 40 minutes, while others take about 7 hours. The difference comes from the specific station pair and operator.
Is there a charter option for Cairo to Safaga, and what does it cost?
Yes, charter services are listed for the Cairo to Safaga route. They cost about 5,148 to 16,632 EGP and take roughly 5 to 6 hours 7 minutes. Pickup points include Cairo hotels, airports, Giza, and the Pyramids of Giza.
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