How much is the bus ticket from Cairo to Alexandria?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cairo to Alexandria start at R 72. The average price for this route is around R 92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

Which bus companies service the Cairo to Alexandria route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cairo to Alexandria?

The earliest bus departs from Cairo to Alexandria at 05:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairo to Alexandria?

A bus trip from Cairo to Alexandria produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Cairo to Alexandria from R 78 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 22 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
	Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	05:45	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	08:00	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 23 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
	Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	05:45	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
	Bus	18:15	Maadi Ring Rd Watanya, Wattaneya Gas Station, Cairo	3h 45m	22:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 24 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
	Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	05:45	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	08:00	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 25 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
	Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	05:45	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags
Blue Bus	Bus	08:00	Cairo Sekka Club, 6th of October Bridge, Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Cairo to Alexandria on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 30m	12:30	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	06:15	Ramsis, Coptic Hospital, Cairo	3h 45m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	Fastest
Bus	05:45	Sekka Club - Giza\Cairo	4h 15m	10:00	Moharam Beik Station, Blue Bus station	No tags

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Get from Cairo to Alexandria

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

4h 15mAverage duration

183 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Blue Bus

3/532 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi0.9

Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 2.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Blue Bus ticket prices on this trip start at R 72

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cairo to Alexandria?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cairo to Alexandria start at R 72. The average price for this route is around R 92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Cairo to Alexandria route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cairo to Alexandria?
The earliest bus departs from Cairo to Alexandria at 05:15. And the latest bus departs at 19:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cairo to Alexandria?
A bus trip from Cairo to Alexandria produces an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/01

R 78

20/01

R 78

Today

R 78

22/01

R 78

23/01

R 78

24/01

R 79

25/01

R 78

26/01

R 78

The cheapest trip from Cairo, EG to Alexandria, EG was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of R 78

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

You can expect to pay from R 78 to R 432 for a bus ticket from Cairo, EG to Alexandria, EG based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 78, which is on 2026-01-25.