Alexandria to Cairo

Alexandria to Cairo

Alexandria
Cairo
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Alexandria to Cairo Destination Reviews

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Eungwoo
Your information shows beverage n snack service to the passengers with higher class bus . But there was no additional service ... Passenger dont feel booking higher bus class .
Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, May 17, 2026
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Gregory B
This was a very complex booking experience that involved lengthy consultations with local booking agents and delivery of hard copies of tickets to our hotel. I was not at all confident that we would get our tickets until the last moment and it took a lot of time and mental energy to sort things out.
Alexandria to Cairo, Train First Class, Talgo Train, May 13, 2026
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Naomi
Ahmed is a very sweet guy and an excellent driver. We took a ride from Alexandria to Cairo, it was a smooth ride and discussing with Ahmed to get to know better the Egyptian country was a bonus as he speak English. He accomodate us to run a quick errand and we stop on the way for toilet and lunch. We strongly recommend Ahmed.
Alexandria to Cairo, taxi SUV 5pax, Roska Limousine, Apr 18, 2026
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Didier P
Excellent driver, on time, with a normal and friendly driving style.
Alexandria to Cairo, Van Tourist Car, Desert Drive, Mar 28, 2026
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Andrei F
2★ – Misleading and dishonest service Booking reference: BW4900416 I booked and paid about $75 on 12Go for what was clearly advertised as a Talgo train from Alexandria to Cairo. Talgo trains in Egypt are the new high-speed trains, which is exactly why I chose that option and paid a higher price. However, when I arrived at the station their representative handed me a ticket for train #88 instead — a regular, much slower train that costs about $40 and is NOT a Talgo service. So I paid almost double for a service that I did not receive. If the Talgo train was not available, the company should have informed me and refunded the difference instead of silently replacing it with a cheaper train. This experience feels misleading and very unprofessional. I cannot recommend 12Go and will avoid using them in the future.
Alexandria to Cairo, Train First Class, Talgo Train, Mar 18, 2026
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Daniel
Very nice, courteous, puntual and friendly driver, the car was very nice and clean too. The trip was great
Alexandria to Cairo, taxi SUV 5pax, Roska Limousine, Mar 9, 2026
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Mary H
The driver stopped twice to have a smoke break…. The first stop was about 30 minutes after we left Alexandria and we stopped for about 20 minutes while he had a cigarette and then about 30 minutes before we arrived in Cairo he stopped again for another cigarette… this time only about 5 or so minutes. It was a little annoying as we do not smoke and the vehicle definitely smelled like cigarettes :( Also when the driver arrived to pick us up at the hotel, he had a different name on the reservation? We confirmed the ride was ours via the email confirmation.
Alexandria to Cairo, taxi SUV 5pax, General Tours, Feb 9, 2026
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Cheng Q
I finally took on a modern bus 🥰
Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Economy Class, Egypt Luxury Transport, Jan 12, 2026
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Stephan K
there were 2 long breaks (each approx 30 min) and in addition traffic jam. So the bus arrived 90 min late at Alexandria.
Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Dec 1, 2025
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Navdeep K
It was great trip, on time.
Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Nov 9, 2025
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Alexandria to Cairo Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Egypt Top Light Travel
Comfort Minivan
00:00
02:40
$13.00
Flight
Air Arabia Egypt
Economy
00:30
10:05
$489.67
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
01:00
04:00
$5.00
  3.9
Flight
Air Arabia Egypt
Economy
01:30
12:05
$221.63
Flight
Air Arabia Egypt
Economy
01:50
20:15
$236.13
Flight
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Economy
02:15
00:05
$418.89
Flight
Air Cairo
Economy
02:35
17:50
$226.27
Van
Egypt Top Light Travel
Comfort Minivan
03:00
05:40
$13.00
Flight
Pegasus Airlines
Economy
03:20
15:15
$301.69
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
03:50
06:50
$459.50
Flight
Air Cairo
Economy
04:10
08:45
$301.69
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
04:30
07:30
$5.00
  4.2
Train
Egyptian Railways
First Class French Express
05:00
07:00
$55.00
  3.0
Bus
Super Jet
Standard AC
05:30
08:30
$7.00
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
06:00
09:00
$5.00
  4.3
Bus
Super Jet
Standard AC
06:30
09:30
$7.00
Flight
Jazeera Airways
Economy
06:55
22:45
$756.75
Flight
Jazeera Airways
Economy
07:15
03:30
$234.39
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
07:31
10:31
$5.00
Van
Egypt Top Light Travel
Comfort Minivan
08:00
10:40
$13.00

How to get from Alexandria to Cairo

Travelling between Alexandria and Cairo is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 86.22 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 52.95.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Alexandria and Cairo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Alexandria and Cairo. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 50m to reach Cairo.

How much does it cost to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

Travelling between Alexandria and Cairo can be as cheap as USD 52.95 if you opt for a Egyptian Railways train and as expensive as USD 86.22 if you buy a Talgo Train Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Alexandria and Cairo ?

  • 43 from Alexandria to Cairo starting from 04:30 Alexandria until 22:15 Alexandria

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Alexandria to Cairo.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Alexandria to Cairo overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Alexandria and Cairo

Blue Bus, Blue Bus, EG Bus, Go Bus, Go Bus, Super Jet, West Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Alexandria and Cairo

Basha Ride, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Desert Drive, Easy Daily Trips, Egypt Holiday Makers, General Tours, Moon Tours, New City Transport, On Time Shuttle, Relax Tours Egypt, Roska Limousine, Trip Egypt, YallaGo, Your Bus, Your Bus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Alexandria and Cairo, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Alexandria and Cairo

Basha Ride, Cairo Bus, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Right On Time

What is the most popular transport to get from Alexandria to Cairo?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% opted for a bus
  • 2% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Alexandria to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Alexandria to Cairo

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day43
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Arabia Egypt, Basha Ride, Basha Ride, Blue Bus, Blue Bus, Cairo Bus, Desert Drive, Easy Daily Trips, EG Bus, Egypt Holiday Makers, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Egypt Luxury Transport, Egyptian Railways, Flyadeal, General Tours, Go Bus, Go Bus, Moon Tours, New City Transport, On Time Shuttle, Relax Tours Egypt, Right On Time, Roska Limousine, Super Jet, Talgo Train, Trip Egypt, West Bus, YallaGo, Your Bus