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How to Travel from

Downtown Cairo to Alexandria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria

Composite routes from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria

Cheapest

Transport providers

Train operators

Egyptian Railways

Phone:
0225753555
Website:
enr.gov.eg/
Train from Cairo to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Bus operators

West and Middle delta

Phone:
+20 2 25752157
Website:
westmidbus-eg.com/enindex.php
Bus from Cairo Airport to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.92

Go Bus Egypt

Phone:
19567
Website:
go-bus.com/
Bus from Tahrir to Alexandria
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.28–$4.05

Mwasalat Misr

Phone:
+20 1280000012
Website:
mwasalatmisr.com/
Bus from Ramses Station to Cairo
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria is to bus via Cairo Airport which costs $1.85 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $10.87 - $16.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Downtown Cairo and Alexandria?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tahrir and arriving at Alexandria Moharam Bek. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Downtown Cairo and Alexandria?

No, there is no direct train from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Sadat and arriving at Alexandria via Cairo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria?

The distance between Downtown Cairo and Alexandria is 217 km. The road distance is 219.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $1.96 - $3.48 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Downtown Cairo to Alexandria bus from?

Downtown Cairo to Alexandria bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, depart from Tahrir station.

Where do I catch the Downtown Cairo to Alexandria train from?

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

Train or bus from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria?

The best way to get from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $1.96 - $3.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16.30 - $36.96 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Downtown Cairo to Alexandria bus arrive?

Downtown Cairo to Alexandria bus services, operated by Go Bus Egypt, arrive at Alexandria Moharam Bek station.

Where does the Downtown Cairo to Alexandria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria?

Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Cairo to Alexandria is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Downtown Cairo to Alexandria.

Where can I stay near Alexandria?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Alexandria. Prices start at $36.35 per night.
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