Alexandria to Cairo Bus

Q: What is the distance between Alexandria and Cairo?

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

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

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

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Alexandria to Cairo?

The ticket prices begin from $2.

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

The average number of daily departures is 39. 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: Are all the buses direct on the route from Alexandria to Cairo?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

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

All the buses 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.

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Alexandria to Cairo Route Summary

Alexandria to Cairo bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 39 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Alexandria bus station at 01:05h, arriving at Cairo bus station at 04:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:36h, arriving at 02:36h the following day.

Departure station and country Alexandria, Egypt

Arrival station and country Cairo, Egypt

Travel Distance 137 mi

Average Trip Duration 02h 30min

Total Departures 39

Popular Operators Go Bus Egypt, West Bus

Lowest Price $2

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane, Minivan

Popular Departures

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

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

01:30 Alexandria

2h 0min

DIRECT

03:30 Cairo

West Bus

from 7.94 HRK

Best offer on 07. Jun

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13:30 Alexandria

3h 0min

DIRECT

16:30 Cairo

Go Bus Egypt

from 3.9114 HRK

Best offer on 11. Oct

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19:30 Alexandria

3h 0min

DIRECT

22:30 Cairo

Go Bus Egypt

from 3.9114 HRK

Best offer on 11. Oct

pick a date

19:00 Alexandria

3h 0min

DIRECT

22:00 Cairo

West Bus

from 8.12 HRK

Best offer on 07. Jun

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18:00 Alexandria

3h 0min

DIRECT

21:00 Cairo

Go Bus Egypt

from 3.9114 HRK

Best offer on 11. Oct

pick a date

Getting from Alexandria and Cairo by bus

The shortest travel distance between Alexandria and Cairo is 137 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 01:30 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Cairo earlier, there are 5 night buses from Alexandria to Cairo. The overnight buses depart between 23:04 and 23:36 and arrive between 02:04 and 02:36 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Cairo:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

23:04 Alexandria

3h 0min

DIRECT

02:04 Cairo

Go Bus Egypt

from 4.9521 HRK

Best offer on 06. Jun

pick a date

Bus companies operating the Alexandria to Cairo route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 2 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

7 Go Bus Egypt

West Bus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Alexandria or Cairo bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Alexandria

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

Cairo

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

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $2 (One-Way) or $4 (Return).

Travel reviews for Alexandria to Cairo bus

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2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Alexandria to Cairo. The average rating is 5.9. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.

9.38 by TEODORA

by TEODORA

Everything was great but that woman....One woman was playing prayers out loud like she’s traveling alone. Disrespectful.

Driver

Tidiness

Value for money

Comfortable ride

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Other popular destinations from Alexandria

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Alexandria, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Alexandria - Sharm El Sheikh

Alexandria - Hurghada

Alexandria - Siwa

Alexandria - Giza

Alexandria - Luxor

Alexandria - New Cairo

Alexandria - Mersa Matruh

Alexandria - Dahab

Alexandria - Saint Catherine

Alexandria - Asyut

Other popular destinations from Cairo

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Cairo, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh