There are 6 ways to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Moharam Bek Bus Stnbus
3h 49m$3–7Bus via Alexandria
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairo Airport to Alexandriabus
3h 55m$1–9Train
- Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
4h 55m$3–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cairo-CAI to Alexandria216.4 km
2h 40mDrive 216.4 km
- Drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandriacar 216.4 km
2h 40m$12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandriataxi 216.4 km
2h 40m$23–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) is to bus via Alexandria which costs $1 - $9 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State). However, there are services departing from Cairo Airport and arriving at Bab Sharq via El Mawqaf El Geded. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State). However, there are services departing from Kolyet el Banat and arriving at Alexandria via Nasser and Cairo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Cairo Airport (CAI) and Alexandria (State) is 244 km. The road distance is 216.4 km.
The best way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $3 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State), including transfers.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) bus services, operated by SuperJet, depart from Cairo Airport station.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $40 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Cairo Airport (CAI), Egypt and Alexandria (State), Egypt?
SuperJet operates a bus from Cairo Airport to Moharam Bek Bus Stn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–7 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 1661
- [email protected]
- Website
- enr.gov.eg
Train from Cairo to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- enr.gov.eg
- Tourist
- $17–35
- Phone
- 02-22909013
- [email protected]
- Website
- superjetcapital.org
Bus from Cairo Airport to Moharam Bek Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- superjetcapital.org
- Phone
- 15649
- Website
- West and Central Delta
Bus from Cairo Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- West and Central Delta
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cairo-CAI to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- $23–28
Cairo Airport Travel
- Phone
- +202 19970
- Website
- cairoshuttlebus.com
Careem
- Website
- careem.com
Pink Taxi (women only)
- Website
- pinktaxi.net
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More Questions & Answers
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) bus services, operated by SuperJet, arrive at Moharam Bek Bus Stn station.
Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) train services, operated by Egyptian Railways, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State) is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Alexandria (State).
There are 1276+ hotels available in Alexandria (State).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cairo Airport (CAI) and Alexandria (State). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.