The Siwa Oasis is located about 750 km from Cairo and about 320 km from Marsa Matruh. You might wonder if it’s worth it to travel this distance? The answer is: absolutely yes. Other than enjoying the beautiful nature and landscapes, there are a lot of other activities and viewpoints. But first, you have to get there.
How to Get From Siwa to Cairo
To travel between Siwa and Cairo you have several options. These are the most common ones:
1. Direct night bus from Torgoman Station, Cairo
The most common (and cheapest) mode of transportation is the night bus. You will depart from Torgoman bus station, also called Cairo Gateway Bus Station, at around 10:00 pm and arrives in Siwa at around 8 am. The whole journey can take about 10 to 12 hours. Tickets can be purchased at the main entrance of the bus station. You can take the same bus on the way back to Cairo at around 7:30 pm from the Siwa bus station.
Link to the bus station in Siwa https://goo.gl/maps/NBEyhVk5i3Bi6dMv7