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

The cheapest way to get from Helwan to Alexandria is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helwan to Alexandria is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct train between Helwan and Alexandria?

No, there is no direct train from Helwan to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Ain Helwan and arriving at Alexandria via Cairo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Helwan to Alexandria?

The distance between Helwan and Alexandria is 245 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Helwan to Alexandria without a car is to line 1 Metro and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $5 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Helwan to Alexandria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helwan to Alexandria train from?

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

Train or bus from Helwan to Alexandria?

The best way to get from Helwan to Alexandria is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $1 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Helwan to Alexandria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Helwan to Alexandria?

Yes, the driving distance between Helwan to Alexandria is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Helwan to Alexandria.

Where can I stay near Alexandria?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Alexandria.

Helwan to Alexandria - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 Metro, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Helwan to Alexandria by train, bus, 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.

Line 1 Metro, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wadi Hof to Sadattrain 1
2. Take the bus from Cairo to Alexandriabus
4h 45m
$5–9
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
4h 52m
$1–35
Drive 240.6 km
1. Drive from Helwan to Alexandriacar 240.6 km
2h 31m
$13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Helwan to Alexandriataxi 240.6 km
2h 31m
$25–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bekbus Tahrir - Alexandria Moharam Bek
4h 52m
$4–6

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helwan to Alexandria.

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Distance: 245.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, 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.

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