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

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Downtown Cairo?

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

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Downtown Cairo?

No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Sadat via Martyrs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo?

The distance between Alexandria and Downtown Cairo is 218 km. The road distance is 221.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $4 - $7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $35 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Alexandria to Downtown Cairo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alexandria to Downtown Cairo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Downtown Cairo is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alexandria to Downtown Cairo?

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Where can I stay near Downtown Cairo?

There are 7866+ hotels available in Downtown Cairo.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrirbus Alexandria Moharam Bek - Tahrir
3h 11m
$4–7
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain
4h 1m
$2–32
Drive 221.2 km
1. Drive from Alexandria to Downtown Cairocar 221.2 km
2h 8m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Downtown Cairotaxi 221.2 km
2h 8m
$24–29
Bus via Cairo Airport
1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Ramses Stationbus 111
5h 8m
$3–10

Alexandria to Downtown Cairo by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Downtown Cairo, Egypt?

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrir 3 times a day. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Alexandria to Cairo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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