Ferry Aswan to Wadi Halfa
Ferries Egypt to Sudan
To Sudan - Nile River Valley Transport Corporation operates a weekly ferry between Aswan ( Egypt ) and Wadi Halfa ( Sudan ). Tickets can be purchased from their offices in Aswan (located in the shopping mall to the rear of the Police Station from Reservation Manager Mr Salah Takourney.
Tickets usually go on sale one week prior to sale.
Aswan to Wadi Halfa Ferry Contact Details are as follows:
Aswan Office
Tickets and advice are best sought through Salah Takourny who is the manager of the bookings office. You can contact him through his email/phone below:
Phone : +2 (0) 183160926
Office : +2 (0) 97 230348
Cairo Office
Phone: +2 (0) 2 25789256
Two vessels actually set sail at each departure, a ferry for passengers and a barge for vehicles. The passenger ferry takes between 18 - 24 hours while the vehicle barge typically takes 2-3 days to complete the same journey.
Tticket prices cost between 30 – 60€ (approx) depending on which class you choose (1st class AC with a bed where each cabin contains two; 2nd class airplane style seats; or deck class). Vehicle prices depend on the size/type of vehicle. Full breakdown below:
Prices for Wadi Halfa Ferry
Latest schedule and prices shown below:
| Departure | 1st Class | 2nd Class | Departure Day |
| Aswan High Dam | 500 LE | 322 LE | Monday |
| Wadi Halfa | 500 LE | 322 LE | Wednesday |
Air conditioned cabins are known to get cold so have a fleece to hand.
No tickets will be issued and boarding will be prohibited without a valid Sudanese visa in your passport.
If you are travelling with a vehicle the following price structure applies:
| Vehicle Type / Length | Price |
| Under 5 Metres | 2012 LE |
| 5 to 6 Metres | 3012 LE |
| 6 to 8 Metres | 5012 LE |
| 8 to 10 Metres | 10012 LE |
| More than 10 Metres | 13012 LE |
| Motorbike | 253 LE |
For More Information:
See Map Ferry Aswan Wadi Halfa and surrounding areas
The Aswan Ferry Forum - Website of Bookings Manager Saleh Takourney
