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How to get fromCairo to Burj al ‘Arabby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Drive 220 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Burj al ‘Arabcar car 220 km
    2h 16m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tahrir to Alexandria Moharam Bekbus bus Tahrir - Alexandria Moharam Bek
    2. Take the bus from El Mawqaf El Geded to Al-Marwa Mosquebus bus Microbus
    4h 45m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Burj al ‘Arabtaxi taxi 220 km
    2h 16m
    $24–29

  5. Bus via Ramsis

    1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Moharam Bekbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Mawqaf El Geded to Al-Marwa Mosquebus bus Microbus
    5h 53m

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

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

Egyptian Railways operates a train from Cairo to Borg El Arab twice daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tahrir to Al-Marwa Mosque via Alexandria Moharam Bek and El Mawqaf El Geded in around 4h 45m.

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