The Taba Border near Eilat is the only land gate from Israel to Egypt. Below are all travel options—private transfer, bus + taxi, self-drive—plus paperwork and timing.
Three Ways to Reach Taba
1 – Private Chauffeur Service
- Door-to-door, Wi-Fi, priority border lane.
- Service page: Tel Aviv → Taba private transfer
2 – Egged Bus 390/394 + Taxi
- Change at Eilat Central; taxi last 10 km.
- Total ≈ 6 h 20 m incl. waits.
3 – Self-Drive Rental Car
- Israeli plates cannot enter Egypt; park at border lot.
- Extra insurance + exit fee.
Route & Timing (Private Car)
| Segment | Distance | Avg. Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv → Taba (Hwy 6 → 40 → 90 → 12) | 350 km | 4 h 30 m – 5 h 30 m |
| Border formalities (priority) | — | 15 – 30 m |
| Door-to-border total | — | ≈ 5 h |
Need onward travel? Connect to Taba → Sharm vehicles.
Documents & Fees
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Passport | Min. 6-month validity |
| Israeli exit fee | ₪ 109 – pay online to skip queue |
| Sinai visa (if entering Egypt) | 400 EGP / USD cash |
Exit fees and visas are prepaid in our Emergency Evacuation package.
Quick Booking Checklist (Private Transfer)
- WhatsApp +972 587 970 847 – send “TLV→Taba”.
- Pick sedan, VIP minivan, or armoured SUV.
- Sign digital form; driver ETA shared.
- Pre-pay Israeli fee online.
- Enjoy a 5 h ride, 30 m border, done.
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