Cairo to Port Said by bus
Port Said lies 167 km (104 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 204 km (127 mi) of road.
| Cairo | Port Said | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 780,515 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
Where to book buses from Cairo to Port Said
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Staying in Port Said
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (13), and 3 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,202 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Port Said
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Common questions
How far is Port Said from Cairo?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo; by road roughly 204 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Port Said by bus?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Port Said?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Port Said?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.