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How to get from Alexandria to Cairo
2 ways, 180 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 3m | E£305–405 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 3m | E£2,030–3,050 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Cairo?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 3m door to door. The straight-line distance is 180 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Alexandria to Cairo?
- Drive is the cheapest, from E£305. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Cairo from Alexandria by road?
- About 226 km, roughly 3h 3m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around E£305–405; tolls and parking are extra.