Practical guide · November 2026
Cairo to Alexandria by private car with driver
Egypt's busiest intercity route. A car with driver takes you door to door — no station transfers, no luggage on platforms.
Route and time
The Desert Road is fastest: about 236 km and 2.5–3 hours including leaving Cairo. The Agricultural Road is slower and not recommended. Thursday and Friday mornings are the busiest outbound in summer.
Price
Cairo → Alexandria (one way)236 kmSedan EGP 2,494 · SUV EGP 3,472 · Van EGP 4,182
VAT and tolls included. Return in the same booking gets 10% off. The exact price for your address is shown before you confirm.
Car or train?
- Train: cheaper for one person, but needs transfers to and from stations and advance booking in season.
- Car with driver: door to door, stop where you like, and with 3–4 people the cost per person approaches first-class rail.
- From the airport: book Cairo Airport → Alexandria as a single trip straight after landing.
Tips
- Enter the hotel or district (Smouha, Sidi Gaber, Montaza) — Alexandria stretches 30 km along the sea.
- North Coast? Book it as its own destination (Marina, New Alamein) so the price is calculated correctly.
FAQs
How far is Alexandria from Cairo by car?
About 236 km on the Desert Road, 2.5–3 hours.
How much is a car with driver from Cairo to Alexandria?
A sedan from EGP 2,494 one way including VAT; a 7-seat van from EGP 4,182.
Can I be picked up at Cairo Airport directly?
Yes — set Cairo Airport as pickup and your Alexandria hotel as destination.
Useful links
Book Cairo → Alexandria
The full price is shown before you confirm.