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How to get fromMecca to Alexandriaby train, plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mecca to Alexandria by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly to Alexandria

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane JED - ALY
    5h 29m
    $110–380

  2. Drive  1,764.3 km

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    1. Drive from Mecca to Alexandriacar car 1,764.3 km
    22h 12m
    $99–143

  3. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly to Alexandria

    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane ABT - ALY
    12h 52m
    $138–466

  4. Train to Jeddah, fly to Cairo International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane JED - CAI
    3. Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Alexandriabus bus
    9h 16m
    $100–458

  5. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly to Alexandria

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane TIF - ALY
    10h 15m
    $201–612

Jeddah (JED) to Alexandria (ALY) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,506.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Alexandria, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Alexandria. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Alexandria (ALY), then take the taxi to Alexandria. Alternatively, you can drive from Mecca to Alexandria in around 22h 12m.

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