How far is Alexandria from Cairo?

The distance between Alexandria and Cairo is approximately 181 km (112 miles).

Bus from Alexandria to Cairo starting at $7 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:00pm	Alexandria - Sidi Gaber	3h 45m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h	11:00am	Circle K Chillout – Cairo Alex road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Ramsis, Ramses, Cairo	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h	12:00pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h	11:00am	Circle K Chillout – Cairo Alex road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Ramsis, Ramses, Cairo	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h	12:00pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Next departures for Alexandria to Cairo on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h	11:00am	Circle K Chillout – Cairo Alex road	CheapestFastest
	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	4h	8:00pm	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	4:00pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h 30m	7:30pm	Ramsis, Ramses, Cairo	No tags
	Bus	9:00am	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	3h	12:00pm	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags
	Bus	11:59pm	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	2h 46m	2:45am	Maadi Emarat Misr - Giza\Cairo	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:22 AM EET.

Get from Alexandria to Cairo

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 30mAverage Duration

179 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Blue Bus

2.5/523 reviews

Staff3.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1

Based on 23 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Blue Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG by bus

How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
The distance between Alexandria and Cairo is approximately 181 km (112 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

$7

11-25

$7

Today

$7

11-27

$7

11-28

$7

11-29

$7

11-30

$7

12-01

$7

The cheapest trip from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $9 for a bus ticket from Alexandria, EG to Cairo, EG based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-27.