Cairo to Siwa Oasis via Marsa Matruh
Private transfer Cairo to Siwa Oasis via Marsa Matruh: $570 sedan, $765 Hiace minivan, $1,235 Coaster bus, $1,225 premium van — per car, one way. 820 km, about 10 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Siwa is about 820 km from Cairo by the open route — the desert road to the coast, west along the Mediterranean to Marsa Matruh and then about 300 km south through the desert. That is a long day of 9–10 hours with stops; the price includes the driver’s return the next day and his night. The shorter desert road from Bahariya (Bawiti) to Siwa is closed, according to the UK FCDO.
- Distance820 km
- Drive time10 h
- Pricefrom $570
Cairo to Siwa Oasis via Marsa Matruh: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $570 ≈ 30,720 EGP | ≈ 285 | ≈ 190 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $765 ≈ 41,230 EGP | ≈ 383 | ≈ 255 | ≈ 191 | ≈ 128 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $1,235 ≈ 66,570 EGP | ≈ 618 | ≈ 412 | ≈ 309 | ≈ 206 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $1,225 ≈ 66,030 EGP | ≈ 613 | ≈ 408 | ≈ 306 | ≈ 204 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road, the coastal road to Marsa Matruh, then the Matruh–Siwa desert road with military checkpoints. Passports are checked several times.
Worth stopping
- El Alamein (war cemetery) or a coastal café on the way to Matruh.
- Marsa Matruh for lunch.
Good to know
- Start early — the last 300 km are desert with few services.
- The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 20 km of the Libyan border; Siwa town is outside that zone, but desert excursions are arranged locally with licensed operators.
- From Alexandria the trip is about 600 km — ask for the price.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Cairo to Siwa Oasis via Marsa Matruh: questions
How much is a car from Cairo to Siwa?
$570 for a sedan (up to 3), $765 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $1,235 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car, one way; the driver’s night and return are included.
Why not via Bahariya?
The UK FCDO says the Bawiti–Siwa road is closed and has military checkpoints; the open route goes via Marsa Matruh.
How long is the drive?
About 9–10 hours with stops.