City, Egypt
Getting around Alexandria
How to get around Alexandria
Trams and microbuses cover the long coastal strip cheaply; Uber and Careem are easier for visitors. The train from Cairo takes about 2.5–3 hours.
Ways to get around Alexandria
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria tram | About 5–10 EGP | Blue and yellow trams along the coast; slow and crowded |
| Uber / Careem | About 60–140 EGP for 5 km | Fixed price upfront; best for visitors |
| Microbus | About 5–15 EGP | Shared vans along the Corniche; routes are hard to learn |
| Train from Cairo | About 150–600 EGP depending on class | Cairo–Alexandria to Misr Station; book ahead on busy days |
Ride-hailing apps in Alexandria
A 5 km ride costs about E£60–140 ($1.1–2.7).
- App cars avoid meter arguments. Street taxis often skip the meter; agree the price first.
Arriving in Alexandria
Borg El Arab (HBE)
About 50 km from the center; taxi or Uber 400–700 EGP, 45–70 min. Many visitors arrive by train from Cairo instead.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Bring a 1949-Convention IDP with your licence (valid up to 6 months); traffic is chaotic, so most visitors hire drivers.
- Onward travel in Egypt: Trains run Cairo–Alexandria and Cairo–Luxor–Aswan, including overnight sleepers; Go Bus and Blue Bus serve the Red Sea and Sinai, and EgyptAir flies to Luxor, Aswan and resorts.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Alexandria?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Careem, inDrive.
What's the best way to get around Alexandria?
Trams and microbuses cover the long coastal strip cheaply; Uber and Careem are easier for visitors. The train from Cairo takes about 2.5–3 hours.
How do I get from the airport to Alexandria?
About 50 km from the center; taxi or Uber 400–700 EGP, 45–70 min. Many visitors arrive by train from Cairo instead.
Is Alexandria walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Go Bus
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (site tickets)
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
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