How long does it take to get from Hurghada hotels to the old town by taxi or transfer?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
By taxi it takes about 10 minutes. A hotel shuttle bus can take 30 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on your pickup order. 3 hours is enough time to explore the old town.
What the community said
A private transfer is the better option — 3 hours is sufficient to explore the old town, as long as you're not planning to linger in cafes.
26 days ago Hurghada old town — 3 hours is enough
A taxi to the old town takes around 10 minutes. A hotel shuttle bus that collects passengers from multiple hotels can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours if you're the last stop.
26 days ago Taxi ~10 min, shuttle up to 1.5 hours
A group bus for 40 people doing hotel pickups can spend up to 2 hours just collecting passengers. If time matters, book a private transfer instead.
26 days ago Group shuttle — up to 2 hours pickup time