Aswân Getting There & Away

Getting There & Away

By plane An average of six return flights a day are maintained by Egyptair between Aswan and the Egyptian capital Cairo. One morning flight also exists between Luxor and Aswan, the lower frequency reflecting the cities' greater proximity and practical alternatives like train and taxi. By train Egypt's train service which runs along the nile extends down to Aswan and is a regular and a good travel alternative. By bus If you are in Hurghada you can catch a bus from there down to Aswan for less than $7 Hurghada-Aswan is around 300 kilometres but as Egyptian buses aren't always very reliable the trip could take anything from three hours to nine. By boat Sharm el-Sheikh in Sinai --> boat to Hurghada --> bus to Aswan --> approximately $15 Dozens of cruise ships depart from Luxor to Aswan everyday. These can be booked through agents or at the actual ships themselves.