Sudan Red Sea Transportation

"Are we there yet?" For travelers with limited time there are national flights and charters. Modes of transportation range from taxis to local buses. Renting a car or motorbike is perfect for those who like to stop and explore & get off the beaten track. And of course, there is the ever present taxi. Hitch hiking is not very popular and the driver will often expect a tip.

Red Sea Plane

Khartoum – Civil Airport (KRT)

Sudan Airways has a network of domestic flights covering a large area of Sudan. Various 24 hour a day limousine companies are stationed at the arrivals terminal of Khartoum Airport and outside all the major hotels in Khartoum. These taxis are luxurious, new model cars of various sizes. There are also double-cab pickups, nicknamed 'boks', which are usually prepared to travel to towns and cities outside Khartoum directly from the Airport terminal.

Red Sea Train

Sudan Rail operates a good rail network of railway lines which extend to most parts of the country, but the rolling stock is fairly old. Trains are crowded and there are even people on the roof sometimes.

Trains schedules are erratic in Sudan if they don't break down.

Wadi Halfa to Khartoum: This line branches at Atbara, for trains to Port Sudan (on the Red Sea).
Departs late afternoon on Thursdays and Sundays

Karima to Khartoum
Departs Wednesdays and Sundays
36-hour ride

Khartoum to Kosti
4 1/2 hours

Khartoum to Nyala via Sennar & Babanusa
Departs on Mondays

Khartoum to Kassala
7- 9 hours