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How to get fromBurj al ‘Arab to Cairoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Burj al ‘Arab to Cairo by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Borg El Arab to Cairotrain train 939 / ...
    4h 19m
    $21–40

  2. Drive 224.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burj al ‘Arab to Cairocar car 224.9 km
    2h 20m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Al-Marwa Mosque to El Mawqaf El Gededbus bus Microbus
    2. Take the bus from Alexandria Moharam Bek to Tahrirbus bus Alexandria Moharam Bek - Tahrir
    4h 57m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burj al ‘Arab to Cairotaxi taxi 224.9 km
    2h 20m
    $24–30

  5. Bus via Ramsis

    1. Take the bus from Al-Marwa Mosque to El Mawqaf El Gededbus bus Microbus
    2. Take the bus from Moharam Bek to Ramsisbus bus
    6h 4m

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  • Distance: 259.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Burj al ‘Arab, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Borg El Arab to Cairo twice daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Al-Marwa Mosque to Tahrir via El Mawqaf El Geded and Alexandria Moharam Bek in around 4h 57m.

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