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How to get fromAlexandria to Cape Townby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Cape Town by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CAI - CPT
    17h 30m
    R 5,637–11,269

  2. Drive 9,818.7 km

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Cape Towncar car 9,818.7 km
    5d 13h
    R 22,124–31,957

  3. Bus to Borg El Arab, fly

    1. Take the bus from Moharam Bek Bus Stn to Borg El Arab Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Borg El Arab (HBE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HBE - CPT
    18h 37m
    R 8,126–24,146

  4. Drive via Bellville 9,798.2 km

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Bellvillecar car 9,798.2 km
    5d 14h
    R 22,136–31,952

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,486 km
  • Duration: 17h 30m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Cape Town. However, you can take the bus to Cairo Airport, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Cape Town. Alternatively, you can drive from Alexandria to Cape Town in around 5d 13h.

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