Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo
Private transfer Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo: $245 sedan, $290 Hiace minivan, $490 Coaster bus, $465 premium van — per car, one way. 505 km, about 6 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo is about 505 km — 6 to 7 hours along the Gulf of Suez and through the Ahmed Hamdi tunnel under the Suez Canal. One car from your Sharm hotel to your hotel in Cairo or Giza, with stops when you want them.
- Distance505 km
- Drive time6 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $245
Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo: 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 | $245 ≈ 13,210 EGP | ≈ 123 | ≈ 82 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $290 ≈ 15,630 EGP | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 48 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $490 ≈ 26,410 EGP | ≈ 245 | ≈ 163 | ≈ 123 | ≈ 82 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $465 ≈ 25,060 EGP | ≈ 233 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 116 | ≈ 78 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
North along the Gulf of Suez via El Tor and Ras Sudr, under the canal through the Ahmed Hamdi tunnel, then the desert motorway to Cairo. Several checkpoints — passports at hand.
Worth stopping
- Coffee and toilets at El Tor or Ras Sudr.
- Photo stop at the Gulf of Suez coast.
Good to know
- You need a full Egyptian visa: the free “Sinai only” stamp does not allow travel to Cairo.
- Leave early (6:00–7:00) to arrive in Cairo before the evening traffic.
- Coming back too? The return costs the same — or fly back from Cairo.
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
Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo: questions
How much is a private transfer from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo?
$245 for a sedan (up to 3), $290 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $490 for a Coaster bus — per car, hotel to hotel.
Can I go to Cairo with the Sinai only stamp?
No. With the Sinai-only permit you may not leave South Sinai; get a visa on arrival or an e-visa instead.
How long is the trip?
6 to 7 hours with a stop; longer if you arrive in Cairo at rush hour.