Trains to Alexandria
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Alexandria: Sidi Gaber railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Alexandria
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria to Tanta | Egypt | 113 km (70 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Alexandria to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Egypt | 122 km (76 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Alexandria to Al Mansurah | Egypt | 141 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Alexandria to Shubrā al Khaymah | Egypt | 175 km (109 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Alexandria to Cairo | Egypt | 180 km (112 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Alexandria to Giza | Egypt | 181 km (113 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Alexandria to Port Said | Egypt | 227 km (141 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Alexandria to Al Fayyum | Egypt | 228 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Alexandria to Ismailia | Egypt | 234 km (146 mi) | about 3 h 22 min |
| Alexandria to Suez | Egypt | 285 km (177 mi) | about 4 h 6 min |
| Alexandria to Assiut | Egypt | 464 km (288 mi) | about 6 h 40 min |
| Alexandria to Luxor | Egypt | 667 km (415 mi) | about 9 h 36 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Alexandria have?
Sidi Gaber railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.