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How to get fromAthens to Alexandriaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Alexandria by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Cairo International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane ATH - CAI
    2. Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Alexandriabus bus
    6h 35m
    $135–295

  2. Fly to Borg El Arab, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Borg El Arab (HBE)plane plane ATH - HBE
    2. Take the bus from Borg El Arab Airport to Moharam Bek Bus Stnbus bus
    42h 27m
    $150–397

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,355.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Alexandria, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Alexandria. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport, then take the bus to Alexandria. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Borg El Arab (HBE), walk to Borg El Arab Airport, then take the bus to Moharam Bek Bus Stn.

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