How to get from Cairo to Alexandria
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 | E£295–395 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h | E£1,980–2,970 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 Cairo to Alexandria?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h door to door. The straight-line distance is 180 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Cairo to Alexandria?
- Drive is the cheapest, from E£295. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Alexandria from Cairo by road?
- About 220 km, roughly 3h of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around E£295–395; tolls and parking are extra.