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 $3 - $9 and takes 3h.

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

Is there a direct train between Cairo and Alexandria?

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

How far is it from Cairo to Alexandria?

The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 216 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 3h and costs $3 - $9.

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

The bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bek takes 3h including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Cairo to Alexandria bus from?

Cairo to Alexandria bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Tahrir 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 3h and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $35 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Cairo to Alexandria bus arrive?

Cairo to Alexandria bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Alexandria Moharam Bek 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 1256+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bekbus Tahrir - Alexandria Moharam Bek
3h
$3–9
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
3h 50m
$1–35
Drive 219.6 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Alexandriacar 219.6 km
2h 7m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Alexandriataxi 219.6 km
2h 7m
$23–28

Cairo to Alexandria by bus

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Distance: 216.2 km
Duration: 3h

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

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bek 4 times a day. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 3h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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