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How to get fromCairo Governorate to Alexandriaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain train
    3h 50m
    $1–35

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Moharam Bekbus bus
    4h 8m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 219.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Alexandriacar car 219.6 km
    2h 7m
    $12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Alexandriataxi taxi 219.6 km
    2h 7m
    $24–29

  5. Bus via Tahrir

    1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bekbus bus Tahrir - Alexandria Moharam Bek
    4h 10m
    $4–7

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  • Distance: 207.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Alexandria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Blue Bus Egypt operates a bus from Ramsis to Moharam Bek twice daily. Tickets cost $4–8 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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