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You can also go to the small train station next to the Ain Shams metro station in Cairo, take a morning train to [[Suez]]. One can try to hitch east from there. The Cairo-Suez train runs every three hours and costs about 5 Egyptian pounds.
== South to Minya, Asyut, Sohag, [[Luxor]] ==
It is best to really get out of the city to start hitchhiking, as most people don't go far. A good option is to take the metro to Helwan (last station, 1 EGP) and walk South on Mansour, through the market. You will pass a gas station (Misr) and a big roundabout. After 800 meters you can take any microbus going further South. It should cost you 1 EGP. You could also walk the remaining four km's to the highway. Get off at the intersection with the Autostrad. From there you can start hitchhiking. There will be more people waiting for shared transport. Ignore them and walk a bit further. Aim for the better looking cars, others might ask for money! Always make sure you don't have to pay, beforehand!
Most cars will be taking the pretty new highway called El-Karimat El-Zafrana. It is being extended until Luxor. This road is in a good condition and people will stop for you on the way. Try not to leave the highway if somebody drops you and you want to go further South.
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