A beautiful view from within central Alexandria-mobile

How to get from
Cairo to Alexandria

Travel Schedule Options from Cairo to Alexandria

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Cairo to Alexandria Trip Overview

Distance187 km (116.9 miles)
Price range$4-$97
Ride Duration Range1h 30m-3h
Earliest Departure22:00
Latest Departure23:00

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Taking a minivan from Cairo to Alexandria

Fastest minivan: 2h

Cheapest minivan: $8

The fastest: 2h

The cheapest: $8

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

Charger

English Speaking Staff

Reclining Seats

The fastest: 3h

The cheapest: $6

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

TV

Wifi

Food

The fastest: 1h 30m

The cheapest: $54

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

TV

WC

The fastest: 2h 35m

The cheapest: $73

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

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A beautiful view from within central Alexandria

About the ride from Cairo to Alexandria

Cairo to Alexandria Route Information

The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 117 miles, or approximately 187 kilometers.

There are 5 ways to get from Cairo to Alexandria, including van,car,bus,train,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 22:00 and has a duration of 2 hours 35 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by train, which takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Cairo to Alexandria by van

  • Starting Price: $8.1
  • 368 departures a day, or 2576 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Shuttle and Comfort.

Each van ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Cairo to Alexandria by car

  • Starting Price: $72.96
  • 144 departures a day, or 1008 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Cairo to Alexandria by bus

  • Starting Price: $5.55
  • 432 departures a day, or 3024 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Classic, Deluxe Plus, Elite Plus, Elite Plus+, Standard and Elite DD.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Cairo to Alexandria by train

  • Starting Price: $54.18
  • 64 departures a day, or 448 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: First Class, Second Class, First Class French Express and Second Class French Express.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

Cairo to Alexandria by flight

    The only travel class available is Economy.

    Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all options.

    Companies Operating from Cairo to Alexandria

    Average time

    2h 35m - 2h 50m

    Average price

    $73 - $97

    (162)

    Average time

    1h 30m

    Average price

    $44

    (12)

    Average time

    3h

    Average price

    $8

    (24)

    Average time

    2h 40m

    Average price

    $29

    (28)

    Average time

    3h

    Average price

    $4 - $6

    (1428)

    Popular stations and stops in Cairo and Alexandria

    Departure stations in Cairo

    Cairo Airport (CAI)

    Cairo - Any hotel

    Cairo Bus

    Go Bus Tahrir

    Go Bus Almaza

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    Arrival stations in Alexandria

    Alexandria Airport (HBE)

    Alexandria - Any hotel

    Sidi Gaber Train Station

    Go Bus Sidi Gaber

    Alexandria Moharam Bek

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