What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Cairo is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

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

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alexandria and arriving at Cairo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Cairo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Cairo?

The distance between Alexandria and Cairo is 222 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alexandria to Cairo without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $4 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

The bus from Alexandria to Cairo takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Cairo bus from?

Alexandria to Cairo bus services, operated by West and Middle delta, depart from Alexandria station.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Cairo train from?

Alexandria to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Alexandria to Cairo?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Cairo is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Alexandria to Cairo bus arrive?

Alexandria to Cairo bus services, operated by West and Middle delta, arrive at Cairo station.

Where does the Alexandria to Cairo train arrive?

Alexandria to Cairo train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Cairo?

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

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7734+ hotels available in Cairo.

Alexandria to Cairo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Cairo by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Alexandria to Cairo by bus

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2h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.1 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

West and Middle delta operates a bus from Alexandria to Cairo 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 31m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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