There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Moharam Bek to Marsa MatruhSleeper / ...
4h$24–45Drive 287.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Mersa Matruh287.2 km
3h 34m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Alexandria to Marsa Matrouh
4h 43mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Mersa Matruh287.2 km
3h 34m$30–40Train via Train Station
- Take the train from Alexandria to Marsa Matruh
6h 55m$25–50
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh. However, there are services departing from Bab Sharq and arriving at Marsa Matrouh via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moharam Bek and arriving at Marsa Matruh. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Alexandria (State) and Mersa Matruh is 298 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $24 - $45.
The train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruh takes 4h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh bus services, operated by West and Middle delta, depart from Alexandria station.
Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Moharam Bek station.
The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh is to train which takes 4h and costs $24 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Alexandria (State), Egypt and Mersa Matruh, Egypt?
Egyptian Railways operates a train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruh 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, West and Middle delta operates a bus from Alexandria to Marsa Matrouh 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
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- Phone
- 0225753555
- support@enr.gov.eg
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Moharam Bek to Marsa Matruh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $24–45
Train from Alexandria to Marsa Matruh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $25–50
- Phone
- +20 2 25752157
- Website
- westmidbus-eg.com
Bus from Alexandria to Marsa Matrouh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- westmidbus-eg.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh bus services, operated by West and Middle delta, arrive at Marsa Matrouh station.
Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Marsa Matruh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Alexandria (State) to Mersa Matruh.
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