# Getting Around El Gouna — A Transport Guide > How to move around El Gouna once you arrive: tuk-tuks, the shuttle boat, hotel buses, taxis, Uber Toktok, bikes, car rental and Go Bus. > Tuk-tuks, a shuttle boat and taxis link the lagoons and central areas. > https://gounarealty.com/getting-around El Gouna keeps you moving with a handful of simple options. Tuk-tuks are the everyday way to cross the central areas, a shuttle boat links the lagoon by water, and taxis, car rental and Go Bus cover the longer trips. This guide covers moving around once you are here. For flights and the airport leg, see our Getting to El Gouna guide. ## Every way to move around From the everyday tuk-tuk to the shuttle boat and car rental, El Gouna keeps you moving. The numbers shown below are public dispatch lines for local services. No fares or prices are quoted here. ### Tuk-tuks Tuk-tuks, or toktoks, are the main way to move between the central areas of El Gouna. - Each tuk-tuk carries two passengers between central areas. - Several named services run set operating hours each day. - Save a dispatch number so a ride is one call away. Useful local numbers: - Toktok: 01282000401, 01282000402 - Solectra: 01206189599 - Alternative tuk-tuk service: 01129999110, 01274444101 ### Shuttle boat A shuttle boat departs Downtown and links the lagoon by water in minutes. - Downtown to Zaytuna Island takes about five minutes. - A longer excursion passes Sunset Tower, Abu Tig Marina and New Marina. - English and German guides accompany the route. ### Shuttle buses Shuttle buses run between the major hotels across El Gouna. - Buses connect the larger resorts and central zones. - Handy when you are based at one of the major hotels. ### Taxis and chauffeured rides Book a taxi or a chauffeured car when you want a door-to-door ride. - London Cab works by app or by phone. - Go Limo offers a limousine service. Useful local numbers: - London Cab: 19670 ### Uber Toktok Uber has launched a Toktok ride option in El Gouna. - Hail a tuk-tuk style ride from the Uber app. - A familiar option if you already use Uber elsewhere. ### Bikes, quads and scooters Self-drive options let you explore El Gouna at your own pace. - Quad bikes and scooters are commonly rentable. - Bikes suit short hops between nearby areas. ### Car rental and Go Bus Rent a car for wider trips, or take Go Bus between cities. - SIXT Rent A Car has a branch at El Gouna Marina. - Its range runs from compact cars to luxury saloons plus an E-cab fleet. - Cars are bookable online ahead of your trip. - Go Bus runs inter-city bus, limousine and shuttle services to and from El Gouna. ## From the airport to El Gouna Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the nearest international airport, about 25 km away. The drive takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Private transfers and taxis are the primary documented options for that leg. This page covers moving around once you are here; for flights, the airport and visa basics, see the dedicated arrival guide. ## How to get around El Gouna — three steps A short path from a first short hop to your longer trips, mode by mode. ### 1. Hail a tuk-tuk for short hops Use a tuk-tuk to move between central areas. Each one carries two passengers, and you can call a named dispatch service such as Toktok or Solectra. ### 2. Take the shuttle boat across the lagoon From Downtown, the shuttle boat reaches Zaytuna Island in about five minutes, with a longer excursion past Abu Tig Marina and New Marina. ### 3. Book a taxi, car or Go Bus for longer trips Book London Cab or Go Limo for a door-to-door ride, rent a car from SIXT at El Gouna Marina, or take Go Bus for inter-city travel. ## Frequently asked questions ### How do most people get around El Gouna? Tuk-tuks, known locally as toktoks, are the main way to travel between the central areas of El Gouna. Each one carries two passengers, and several named services run set operating hours through the day. ### Is there a boat between the different parts of El Gouna? Yes. A shuttle boat departs Downtown and reaches Zaytuna Island in about five minutes. A longer excursion continues past Sunset Tower, Abu Tig Marina and New Marina, with English and German guides on board. ### Can I book a taxi or a chauffeured car in El Gouna? You can. London Cab works by app or by phone on 19670, and Go Limo provides a limousine service. There is also an Uber Toktok ride option available in El Gouna through the Uber app. ### Can I rent a car in El Gouna? SIXT Rent A Car has a branch at El Gouna Marina, with a range from compact cars to luxury saloons plus a dedicated E-cab fleet, all bookable online. Quad bikes and scooters are also commonly rentable. ### How do I get from Hurghada Airport to El Gouna? El Gouna sits about 25 km from Hurghada International Airport (HRG), roughly a 30 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic. Private airport transfers and taxis are the primary documented options for that leg. ### How do I travel between El Gouna and other cities? Go Bus runs inter-city bus, limousine and shuttle services to and from El Gouna. For flights and the airport itself, see our Getting to El Gouna guide, which covers the arrival journey in detail. ## El Gouna context El Gouna is a master-planned resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, developed by Orascom, conceived in 1989. It sits about 25km north of Hurghada, in the Red Sea Governorate, and includes two 18-hole golf courses, the Abu Tig Marina, and a lagoon-and-canal layout that gives most properties water access. That layout is why a shuttle boat sits beside tuk-tuks and taxis as an everyday way to move around. ## Disclaimer The phone numbers shown are public dispatch lines for local services in El Gouna, not endorsements. No fares, prices or availability are quoted here. Services, operators and operating hours can change, so confirm current details directly before you travel. Gouna Realty is an independent aggregator, not a transport provider, and does not arrange rides. ## Keep exploring - [Getting to El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/getting-to-el-gouna) — flights to Hurghada Airport, the transfer, time zones and visa basics. - [Things to do in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/things-to-do) — kitesurfing, diving, golf, the marina and beaches once you arrive. - [El Gouna neighbourhoods](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods) — Downtown, Abu Tig Marina and more, and how the areas connect. - [Hotels and resorts](https://gounarealty.com/hotels) — who is where across El Gouna, from Downtown to the marina. - [Everyday services](https://gounarealty.com/services) — healthcare, pharmacies and shopping for daily life in El Gouna. --- *Source: gounarealty.com/getting-around. Independent aggregator, not a transport provider. Phone numbers are public dispatch lines — confirm current details before you travel. No fares or prices quoted. 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