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How to get fromAlexandria to Arishby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Arish by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Sidi Gaber to Ţanţātrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ţanţā to Arishbus bus
    7h 54m
    $12–22

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Al-Qantara Gharbtrain train
    2. Take the train from Al-Qantara Gharb to Bi’r al ‘Abdtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bi’r al ‘Abd to Arishtaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $10–58

  3. Drive 436.2 km

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Arishcar car 436.2 km
    5h 33m
    $23–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Arishtaxi taxi 436.2 km
    5h 33m
    $45–60

  5. Train, bus via Alexandria

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Tantatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ţanţā to Arishbus bus
    8h 32m
    $12–22

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  • Distance: 421.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Arish. However, you can take the train to Ţanţā, walk to Ţanţā, then take the bus to Arish. Alternatively, you can take the train to Al-Qantara Gharb, take the train to Bi’r al ‘Abd, then take the taxi to Arish.

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