How to book a bus ticket in Egypt
What you need, what it costs, and how seat selection and e-tickets work.
At a glance
Booking online takes about a minute. What follows is the whole process, including the parts people get stuck on.
Figures for Cairo → Alexandria
- Journey time
- 3h – 5h 35m
- Fares from
- EGP 200
- Departures a day
- 11
- Operators
- 2
- SuperJet, Al nawras tours
Departures and fares
3 routesCairo → Hurghada
FromEGP 3906h – 6h 40m9 a day
Departures
- 01:00
- 07:30
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 23:30
Cairo → Sohag
FromEGP 3205h – 11h 40m29 a day
Departures
- 00:01
- 00:10
- 00:30
- 00:45
- 01:00
- 02:00
Frequently asked questions
Answered from the same live departures as the figures above.
How long is the Cairo to Alexandria bus?
The journey takes about 3h – 5h 35m.
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 SuperJet, Al nawras tours.
How many buses a day from Cairo to Alexandria?
There are about 11 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.
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Ready to book?
Choose your departure and seat, pay by card, and your ticket arrives straight away.