There are 4 ways to get from Tripoli to Alexandria by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Alexandria (ALY)plane MJI - ALY
2h 41m$156–756Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tripoli to Moharam Bek Bus Stnbus
45h 55m$36–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tripoli to Cairobus
- Take the train from Cairo to Alexandriatrain
31h 7m$51–86Drive 1,896.2 km
- Drive from Tripoli to Alexandriacar 1,896.2 km
18h 57m$74–106
Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tripoli to Alexandria is to bus and train which costs $50 - $90 and takes 31h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tripoli to Alexandria is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $150 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Tripoli to Alexandria. However, there are services departing from Tripoli and arriving at Moharam Bek Bus Stn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.
The distance between Tripoli and Alexandria is 1596 km. The road distance is 1896.2 km.
The best way to get from Tripoli to Alexandria without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 7m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Tripoli to Alexandria, including transfers.
Tripoli to Alexandria bus services, operated by Al Mada Passenger Transport, depart from Tripoli station.
The best way to get from Tripoli to Alexandria is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 45h 55m.
Tripoli to Alexandria bus services, operated by Al Mada Passenger Transport, arrive at Moharam Bek Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tripoli to Alexandria is 1896 km. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Tripoli to Alexandria.
What companies run services between Tripoli, Libya and Alexandria, Egypt?
Libyan Arab Airlines and El-Buraq fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Alexandria (ALY) once daily. Alternatively, Al Mada Passenger Transport operates a bus from Tripoli to Moharam Bek Bus Stn twice a week. Tickets cost $29–90 and the journey takes 45h 45m.
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Alexandria via Benghazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- buraq.aero
Flights from Mitiga International Airport to Alexandria via Benghazi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- 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
- +218 92-0170555
- Website
- nahj.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Cairo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $49
- Schedules at
- nahj.ly
- Phone
- +218 92-1228870
- [email protected]
- Website
- al-mada.ly
Bus from Tripoli to Moharam Bek Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–90
- Schedules at
- al-mada.ly
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