Train from Cairo to Alexandria

Train from Cairo to Alexandria at a glance

The train from Cairo to Alexandria in numbers, as operated by Egyptian National Railways (Talgo and express): around 2 hours 30 minutes on board, about 210 km, direct, with no change of train, about hourly. Departure is from Cairo Ramses Station; arrival at Alexandria Misr Station. We offer tickets in second class and first class and handle seat reservations, children and luggage questions in the same WhatsApp thread.

• Route: Cairo to Alexandria (about 210 km)
• Operator: Egyptian National Railways (Talgo and express)
• Journey time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Connection: direct train
• Frequency: about hourly
• Departure station: Cairo Ramses Station
• Arrival station: Alexandria Misr Station
• Classes: second class and first class
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The Spanish-built Talgo trains are the fastest and most comfortable on the Cairo-Alexandria line; Misr station is a short tram or taxi ride from the Corniche and the Bibliotheca.

Classes and what it is like on board the Cairo to Alexandria train

What is the train from Cairo to Alexandria like inside? Modern coaches with reserved seats, tables for two or four, racks for suitcases, sockets and typically Wi-Fi of varying quality. In second class and first class the differences are space and quiet more than anything else. Over about 2 hours 30 minutes the extra comfort of the higher class is worth it for some passengers and not for others; we tell you the cost of both and let you choose.

• Wi-Fi on many trains on this route - useful for work, not reliable for streaming
• Quiet coaches and family areas on selected services - just ask when booking
• Bicycles, pushchairs and large luggage accepted within the operator's rules, which we spell out
• Pets are allowed on many services with a small ticket - let us know if one is travelling

Children, luggage and groups on the Cairo to Alexandria train

Travelling with children on the train from Cairo to Alexandria is easy: young children are often free or heavily discounted, seats can be booked together, and there is room to move about. Tell us the ages on the form and we apply the right fares. Luggage is not weighed or charged on this route; you bring what you can lift onto the rack. For groups, we book seats in the same coach and ask about group fares, which usually make the Cairo to Alexandria train the cheapest way to move several people between the two cities.

Things to do in Alexandria after the train

Alexandria is Egypt's Mediterranean city, with the Corniche, the new Bibliotheca, the Qaitbay fort and the catacombs. Start with the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Roman amphitheatre at Kom el-Dikka, then Pompey's Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. A tip from our desk: Send us your flight number and your hotel pin; the streets around Raml Station are narrow and traffic is heavy in the late afternoon, so keep a buffer before a departing flight.

We offer tours and transfers in Alexandria as well as the train ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the train from Cairo to Alexandria

The best months are March to May and September to November, with mild weather and sea breezes; summer is warm and humid and the beaches are busy from July to August, while winter brings cool rainy spells and storms on the coast. On the train, the difference between seasons shows in availability more than comfort: peak-week departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for July, August, Christmas, New Year and Easter journeys between Cairo and Alexandria.

Train, plane or bus from Cairo to Alexandria?

Weighing a flight against the train from Cairo to Alexandria? Add the time to the airport, check-in, security and the trip in from the arrival airport, and the train is normally as fast door to door and far less tiring - about 2 hours 30 minutes on board. The bus is the budget option, worth it for some travellers, slower for all. We book whichever suits you; on this route the train is our first recommendation.

Return train from Alexandria to Cairo

We book the return leg from Alexandria to Cairo just as easily, and generally on the same confirmation. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles and choose the cheaper combination for your dates. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much does the train from Cairo to Alexandria cost?

"How much is the train ticket from Cairo to Alexandria?" is the first question we get, and the honest answer is that it depends on when you travel and when you book. Fares open months ahead at their lowest level and rise as seats sell; peak days, holidays and the first and last departures of the day sit higher; first class and flexible tickets cost more than a fixed second-class seat. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your travel date quickly of receiving the form - no estimates, the actual fare.

What we do include in the price we send: the ticket itself in the class you chose, the seat reservation where the rail company requires one, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the journey. There are no hidden extras added at the end.

Cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Alexandria: how to pay less

The cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Alexandria is almost always the one booked earliest for an off-peak departure. Our booking desk applies the same rules on every booking:

• For families and groups, ask about group fares - four or more passengers frequently unlock a lower rate
• Book early - fares on this route open weeks or months ahead and the lowest tiers sell first
• Travel mid-week and mid-day - Tuesday to Thursday departures after the morning rush are typically the cheapest
• Avoid the first and last trains of the day, which carry commuters and business travellers at higher fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day, or by an hour, often halves the fare
• Ask about children's, youth and senior fares - most operators on this route discount them

When you fill out the form, mention if you are flexible. We compare the fares across the day and send the cheapest Cairo to Alexandria train ticket first, then the alternatives.

How to book train tickets from Cairo to Alexandria with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book train tickets from Cairo to Alexandria is to let us do it. The form above asks only for the essentials; everything else - seat preferences, a pushchair, a bicycle, a connection later that day - you let us know through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm the seats and the price. We provide the ticket in your name, explain how boarding works at Cairo Ramses Station and stay reachable during the journey.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the available departures, the seats and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the departure you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it to you; we stay in touch until you arrive in Alexandria

If plans change, the same chat handles it. We explain the change and cancellation terms of the fare you chose before any payment, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable of the Cairo to Alexandria train

Departures on the Cairo to Alexandria line are spread across the day (about hourly), all operated by Egyptian National Railways (Talgo and express). Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes on board, and remember that as a direct train there is no connection to miss. Tell us on the form whether you prefer morning, midday or evening and we send the exact times for the date you travel.

If you are connecting to a flight or another train at Alexandria, let us know: we build in a safe margin and choose a departure that leaves room for a delay.

Is there a direct train from Cairo to Alexandria?

There is a direct train from Cairo to Alexandria operated by Egyptian National Railways (Talgo and express), and it is the one we book unless you ask for something different. One ticket covers the whole journey; you keep your seat from Cairo Ramses Station to Alexandria Misr Station; children and luggage stay in one place. It runs about hourly.

Departure: Cairo Ramses Station

Cairo Ramses Station is where the Cairo to Alexandria train begins. We send the platform and coach details with the ticket when the rail company publishes them, and a short note on how boarding works there - whether tickets are scanned at a gate, checked on board, or both. Arrive with a small margin; on this route the doors close a minute or two before the timetabled departure.

• Let us know which hall or level your train leaves from - big stations have more than one
• Arrive 20-30 minutes early; the platform is shown on the boards shortly before departure
• Keep the e-ticket on your phone and the ID used for booking together - some operators check both
• Luggage travels with you: racks at the coach ends and above the seats, no weighing, no fees

Arrival: Alexandria Misr Station

The train arrives at Alexandria Misr Station - Alexandria is Egypt's Mediterranean city, with the Corniche, the new Bibliotheca, the Qaitbay fort and the catacombs. From the platform you are minutes from taxis, metro, tram or bus and the city itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from Alexandria Misr Station to your hotel in Alexandria with a driver waiting at the platform exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Cairo to Alexandria journey.

Onward journeys from Alexandria - a connecting train, a ferry or a flight the same day - can be added to the booking; tell us and we time the Cairo to Alexandria train to fit.

Why book your Cairo to Alexandria train ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the train ticket from Cairo to Alexandria is one message away, not one website away. We look up seats and the cost, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.