There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus via Alexandria
best- Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
4h 23m$1–9Train
- Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
5h 20m$4–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Alexandria to Cairo-CAI217.2 km
2h 39mDrive 217.2 km
- Drive from Alexandria to Cairo Airport (CAI)car 217.2 km
2h 39m$12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alexandria to Cairo Airport (CAI)taxi 217.2 km
2h 39m$23–29Bus
- Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Cairo Airportbus
4h 38m$3–7
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) is to bus via Alexandria which costs $1 - $9 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI). However, there are services departing from Bab Sharq and arriving at Cairo Airport via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI). However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Kolyet el Banat via Martyrs and Nasser. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Alexandria (State) and Cairo Airport (CAI) is 219 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) without a car is to bus via Alexandria which takes 4h 23m and costs $1 - $9.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI), including transfers.
Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) bus services, operated by West and Central Delta, depart from Alexandria station.
Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) is to bus via Alexandria which takes 4h 23m and costs $1 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Alexandria (State), Egypt and Cairo Airport (CAI), Egypt?
West and Central Delta operates a bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airport hourly. Tickets cost $1–9 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Alexandria to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- 15649
- Website
- West and Central Delta
Bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- West and Central Delta
- Phone
- 02-22909013
- [email protected]
- Website
- superjetcapital.org
Bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Cairo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- superjetcapital.org
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Alexandria to Cairo-CAI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) bus services, operated by West and Central Delta, arrive at Cairo Airport station.
Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Cairo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI) is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Alexandria (State) to Cairo Airport (CAI).
There are 7996+ hotels available in Cairo Airport (CAI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alexandria (State) and Cairo Airport (CAI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.