How long does the bus take from Cairo?
Real journey times to every major Egyptian city, measured from live departures.
These are not brochure figures. Each row is the shortest and longest scheduled time we currently see on that route.
| Route | Journey | From | Per day | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo → Alexandria | 2h – 3h | 200 EGP | 5 | غرب الدلتا، Al nawras tours |
| Cairo → Hurghada | 5h 30m – 8h 30m | 390 EGP | 26 | Blue Bus، Horus، On Time |
| Cairo → Marsa Matruh | 5h 15m – 6h 30m | 360 EGP | 2 | Golden Lion Bus، غرب الدلتا |
| Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh | 7h 15m – 9h 30m | 480 EGP | 9 | Blue Bus |
| Cairo → Sohag | 7h 29m – 9h 25m | 375 EGP | 10 | Horus |
| Cairo → Ras El Bar | 3h 30m | 190 EGP | 5 | شرق الدلتا |
| Cairo → Mansoura | 2h 15m | 100 EGP | 6 | شرق الدلتا |
| Cairo → Luxor | 9h – 11h 45m | 350 EGP | 4 | Al Sayad Transport، Al nawras tours، Mr Bus |
These figures are read from live departures and update themselves.
Cairo → Alexandria
Departures: 06:30 · 07:00 · 15:30 · 16:00 · 18:30
Cairo → Hurghada
Departures: 00:01 · 00:45 · 01:00 · 01:15 · 01:30 · 01:45
Cairo → Marsa Matruh
Departures: 00:30 · 06:45
Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh
Departures: 00:30 · 01:00 · 01:15 · 01:45 · 02:00 · 02:15
Cairo → Sohag
Departures: 00:01 · 00:45 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 14:30 · 15:45
Cairo → Ras El Bar
Departures: 06:00 · 09:25 · 12:05 · 14:25 · 17:28
Cairo → Mansoura
Departures: 06:45 · 11:00 · 14:30 · 15:00 · 16:00 · 17:30
Cairo → Luxor
Departures: 13:01 · 18:30 · 21:30 · 21:33
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Cairo to Alexandria bus?
- The journey takes about 2h – 3h.
- How much is a Cairo to Alexandria bus ticket?
- Tickets start from EGP 200, booked online and paid by card.
- Which companies run the Cairo to Alexandria bus?
- The route is run by غرب الدلتا, Al nawras tours.
- How many buses a day from Cairo to Alexandria?
- There are about 5 departures a day.
- How do I book the Cairo to Alexandria bus online?
- Search the route on SHAFFL, choose your departure and seat, and pay by card — your ticket is issued instantly.