Cairo to Alexandria Bus and Coach

Q: What is the distance between Cairo and Alexandria?

The distance between these two places is a total of 137 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Cairo and Alexandria?

The average travel time between the stations is 02:30 hours.

Q: How much is a bus ticket from Cairo to Alexandria?

The price of a bus ticket from Cairo to Alexandria ranges from £3 to £63.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Cairo to Alexandria?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: How many direct buses are there from Cairo to Alexandria?

There are 77 from Cairo to Alexandria. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Cairo to Alexandria?

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How can I travel from Cairo to Alexandria by bus?

To travel from Cairo to Alexandria by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Q: How can I find which buses operate between Cairo and Alexandria?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the first and last buses leave Cairo?

The first bus departs at 00:00, and the last bus departs at 23:15.

Q: Do I need to print my ticket for the journey from Cairo to Alexandria?

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

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Cairo to Alexandria Route Overview

Cairo to Alexandria bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 84 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cairo at 00:00h, arriving at Alexandria at 03:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:15h, arriving at 02:15h the following day.

Departure station and country Cairo, Egypt

Arrival station and country Alexandria, Egypt

Travel Distance 137 mi

Average Trip Duration 02h 30min

Total Departures 84

Popular Operators Go Bus Egypt, Star Bus Egypt

Lowest Price £3

Transportation Options Coach, Train, Plane, Minivan

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Cairo to Alexandria:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

00:15 Cairo

3h 0min

DIRECT

03:15 Alexandria

Star Bus Egypt

from 7.69 HRK

Best offer on 18. Oct

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13:00 Cairo

3h 0min

DIRECT

16:00 Alexandria

Super Jet

from 7.76 HRK

Best offer on 20. Oct

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13:48 Nasr City Go Bus

3h 0min

16:48 Alexandria Moharam Bek

Go Bus Egypt

from 5.12 HRK

Best offer on 18. Oct

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10:30 Tahrir

3h 0min

13:30 Alexandria Moharam Bek

Go Bus Egypt

from 4.27 HRK

Best offer on 18. Oct

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20:00 Cairo

2h 35min

DIRECT

22:35 Alexandria

Star Bus Egypt

from 18.93 HRK

Best offer on 11. Dec

pick a date

Traveling by coach from Cairo to Alexandria

The shortest travel distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 137 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 07:45 has a travel time of 02:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Alexandria earlier, there are 6 overnight coaches and 3 overnight trains from Cairo to Alexandria. The overnight journeys start between 21:15 and 23:30 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 00:15 and 01:30 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Alexandria:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

23:15 Cairo

3h 0min

DIRECT

02:15 Alexandria

Super Jet

from 7.75 HRK

Best offer on 08. Nov

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Cairo to Alexandria route

There are 6 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

6.9 Go Bus Egypt

2.9 Star Bus Egypt

Your Bus

West Bus

Blue Bus

Super Jet

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cairo or Alexandria coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cairo

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cairo here

Alexandria

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Alexandria here

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £3 (One-Way) or £6 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cairo to Alexandria bus

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Other popular destinations from Cairo

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Cairo, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Alexandria

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