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 - $8 and takes 3h.

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 Moharam Bek and arriving at Tahrir. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Cairo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Cairo. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Cairo?

The distance between Alexandria and Cairo is 218 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 3h and costs $4 - $8.

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

The bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrir takes 3h 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 Go Bus Egypt, depart from Alexandria Moharam Bek 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 3h and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Alexandria to Cairo bus arrive?

Alexandria to Cairo bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Tahrir 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alexandria to Cairo?

Book your Alexandria to Cairo bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 8146+ 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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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrirbus Alexandria Moharam Bek - Tahrir
3h
$4–8
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
3h 50m
$1–35
Drive 223.8 km
1. Drive from Alexandria to Cairocar 223.8 km
2h 11m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Cairotaxi 223.8 km
2h 11m
$25–30

Alexandria to Cairo by bus

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Distance: 217.6 km
Duration: 3h

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

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrir 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h. Blue Bus Egypt also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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