Alexandria to Cairo by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 3,221

Alexandria to Cairo Destination Reviews

Mario A

Never use this company to buy train tickets to boarding Talgo train in Cairo or Alexandria in Egypt. This company did not disclosure the tricky way they procedure with a third party in Egypt in order to board the train. Once you contact them, they never identify and give you a ridiculous and tricky procedure in order to NEVER deliver the hard copy tickets you need. It is a scam. They never showed up and minutes later they text you to say YOU have not internet so they cannot locate you. So, at the end you have to buy tickets again in your way in the train station because even this company "12GO" has not a representative in the place in order to claim or attend your needs. ALERT !! DO NOT FALL INTO THEIR SCAM !!!!!

Alexandria to Cairo, Train First Class, Talgo Train, Feb 13, 2026

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

Cheng Q

I finally took on a modern bus 🥰

Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Economy Class, Star Bus Egypt, Jan 12, 2026

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

Navdeep K

It was great trip, on time.

Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Nov 9, 2025

Dominique D

All was perfect. Our mandatory Mr Mohamed Ali is very kind and professionnal.

Alexandria to Cairo, Train First Class, Talgo Train, Oct 17, 2025

Christian S

I booked online but I couldn't get the Tickets on my mobile. I had also to call which was first possible the next day. When we went to the station we had to get physical tickets. But it was not clear where we would get them. The Tourist Police charged us another 20 Pounds to get them

Alexandria to Cairo, Train Second Class, Talgo Train, Oct 16, 2025

Araik Z

It’s very comfortable trips

Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Oct 12, 2025

Troy K

It was the nicest to go Bus I've ridden in. It had good spacing, TV screens, and recliners. Amazing and I hope their whole fleet gets these buses soon.

Alexandria to Cairo, Bus Elite Plus, Go Bus, Oct 1, 2025

Damian

Train was 30 minutes late departing. Restrooms disgusting. Other than that? Perfect! 😆

Alexandria to Cairo, Train First Class French Express, Egyptian Railways, Jun 12, 2025

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Alexandria to Cairo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Egypt Top Light Travel	Comfort Minivan	00:00	02:40	$13.00
Flight	Air Arabia Egypt	Economy	00:30	10:05	$500.95
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	01:00	04:00	$5.00	3.9
Flight	Air Arabia Egypt	Economy	01:30	12:05	$226.73
Flight	Air Arabia Egypt	Economy	01:50	20:15	$241.57
Flight	Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	Economy	02:15	00:05	$428.54
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	02:35	17:50	$231.48
Van	Egypt Top Light Travel	Comfort Minivan	03:00	05:40	$13.00
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	03:20	15:15	$308.64
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	03:50	06:50	$470.08
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	04:10	08:45	$308.64
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	$774.18
Flight	Jazeera Airways	Economy	07:15	03:30	$239.79
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

When you want to get from Alexandria to Cairo, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 69.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 69.09.

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

The cost of the trip from Alexandria to Cairo varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Egyptian Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 69.09 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 69.09.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Alexandria to Cairo:

Bus tickets - USD 4.57 to USD 24.91;
Van price : USD 7.42 - USD 8.80;
Bus+Van price: USD 9.33. From Alexandria to Cairo starting from 01:00 Super Jet Moharam Bek Station until 23:30 Super Jet Moharam Bek Station
Train tickets - USD 69.10 to USD 69.10;
flight price: USD 201.07 - USD 230.69. From Alexandria to Cairo starting from 10:00 Borg El Arab Airport until 10:00 Borg El Arab Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 11.37 to USD 285.31.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Alexandria to Cairo is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Alexandria to Cairo. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 11.37.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Alexandria to Cairo. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Alexandria to Cairo.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Alexandria to Cairo

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Alexandria to Cairo? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

56% decided to go for a bus.
21% users enjoyed a train ride.
11% chosen Bus+Van
8% decided to catch a taxi.
4% opted for a van.

Transportation from Alexandria to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Alexandria to Cairo

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:10 AM
Latest Departure	11:30 PM
Departures per day	7
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Basita Tours, Blue Bus, Cairo Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Desert Drive, EG Bus, Egyptian Railways, Go Bus, Go Mini, Go Siwa Travel, New City Transport, Relax Tours Egypt, Roska Limousine, Sahara Tour Travel, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, Trip Egypt, Vacation Travel Service, West Bus, Your Bus

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