Alexandria to Cairo by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 465

Alexandria to Cairo Destination Reviews

Steve S

This company ruined my last day in Alexandria, Egypt. I Spent 12 hours from 1 PM to 1 AM trying to confirm our ride. For several hours there is no response at all. By the way, no human being connection with one to go.com at all. Despite countless Google, searches and research, you cannot reach a human by phone at all, even in case of an emergency. Anyway, later he responded promising a call by 7 PM. That never happened. Then I called numerous times and they ignored my calls. Then I had a friend call using an Egyptian phone number and lo and behold he answered. That time he promised a confirmation within 30 minutes, gave his word. I set a timer for 30 minutes and when as expected, he did not call back, I called another driver to make sure I caught my flight in time. So now I have paid twice for the same ride. I Will never use this company again and highly caution anyone else from doing so either.

Alexandria to Cairo, Van Tourist, Visit Egypt Tours, Jun 7, 2026

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

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

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

Didier P

Excellent driver, on time, with a normal and friendly driving style.

Alexandria to Cairo, Van Tourist Car, Desert Drive, Mar 28, 2026

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

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

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

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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	$486.79
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	01:00	04:00	$5.00	3.9
Flight	Air Arabia Egypt	Economy	01:30	12:05	$220.32
Flight	Air Arabia Egypt	Economy	01:50	20:15	$234.74
Flight	Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	Economy	02:15	00:05	$416.42
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	02:35	17:50	$224.94
Van	Egypt Top Light Travel	Comfort Minivan	03:00	05:40	$13.00
Flight	Pegasus Airlines	Economy	03:20	15:15	$299.92
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	03:50	06:50	$456.79
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	04:10	08:45	$299.92
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	$752.29
Flight	Jazeera Airways	Economy	07:15	03:30	$233.01
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 Bus. 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 flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 1,607.55. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 9.00.

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 West Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 9.00 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 1,607.55.

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

Bus+Van price: USD 8.41. From Alexandria to Cairo starting from 01:00 Super Jet Moharam Bek Station until 23:30 Super Jet Moharam Bek Station
Bus tickets - USD 8.99 to USD 15.00;
Van price : USD 13.69 - USD 13.88;
Train tickets - USD 53.85 to USD 72.23;
flight price: USD 693.50 - USD 1,607.56. From Alexandria to Cairo starting from 03:45 Borg El Arab Airport until 14:40 Borg El Arab Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 95.19 to USD 257.68.

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from Alexandria to Cairo depart during the day - there are approximately 48 departures a day.
Buses start plying the route from 01:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 26 available bus trips every day.
4 by flight from Alexandria to Cairo starting from 03:45 Borg El Arab Airport until 14:40 Borg El Arab Airport
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Alexandria to Cairo any time of the day.

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 95.19.

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:

42% users enjoyed a train ride.
23% decided to go for a bus.
21% chosen Bus+Van
7% decided to catch a taxi.
7% opted for a van.

Transportation from Alexandria to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Alexandria to Cairo

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:30 PM
Departures per day	87
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Egyptian Railways, Limousine Al Baron, Pharaohs Fleet, Royal Jordanian, Seven Pyramids Express, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, Turkish Airlines, West Bus, YallaGo

Popular Routes

Alexandria to Cairo