What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo is to bus via Sidi Gaber which costs $4 - $7 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria (State) and Cairo?

No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria (State) to Cairo. However, there are services departing from Bab Sharq and arriving at Tahrir via Sidi Gaber. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

The distance between Alexandria (State) and Cairo is 210 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

How do I travel from Alexandria (State) to Cairo without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $1 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandria (State) to Cairo bus from?

Alexandria (State) to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Sidi Gaber station.

Train or bus from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs $1 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus via Sidi Gaber, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Alexandria (State) to Cairo bus arrive?

Alexandria (State) to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir station.

Can I drive from Alexandria (State) to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria (State) to Cairo is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Alexandria (State) to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7894+ hotels available in Cairo.

Alexandria (State) to Cairo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Map of how to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo.

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Distance: 209.6 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Alexandria (State), Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Sidi Gaber to Tahrir twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h.

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