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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Alexandria is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Alexandria is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Cairo and Alexandria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cairo and arriving at Alexandria. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Alexandria?

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

How far is it from Cairo to Alexandria?

The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 220 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairo to Alexandria without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $4 - $7.

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

The bus from Cairo to Alexandria takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Alexandria bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairo to Alexandria train from?

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

Train or bus from Cairo to Alexandria?

The best way to get from Cairo to Alexandria is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Cairo to Alexandria bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairo to Alexandria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairo to Alexandria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Alexandria is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Cairo to Alexandria.

Where can I stay near Alexandria?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Alexandria.

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

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

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Cairo to Alexandria by bus

56Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.7 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

West and Middle delta operates a bus from Cairo to Alexandria 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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