Intercity Transportation

BusesUnfortunately, Cairo has no single bus depot, which means you’ll have to search for the various points of departure. All reservations must be made in person.

Tahrir Square: These buses actually leave from a station behind the Egyptian Museum, under the October 6 Bridge just east of the Ramses Hilton. Reserve seats for Alexandria (LEI5) and Marsa Matrouh (I.E30) 24 hrs. in advance. (Prices include A/C and TV.) Buses also leave this station for destinations in the Sinai. See Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh for details.

Ahmed Hilmi Square (ma-HAA-tat Ahmed Hilmi): Behind Ramses Station; cross below the tracks via the pedestrian underpass behind the ticket windows and exit through the back entrance. The station is to the right of the service taxi lot. The Wagh Ibli Company (tel. 574 6658) serves Upper Egypt, with frequent buses to Fayyum (6am-6pm, LE2.50), and 2-4 buses per day to Minya (LE10), Mallawi (LE9), Assyut(LE15). Qena (LE17), Luxor (LE25), and Aswan (LE34). Same company also runs to Hurghada (LE21). All prices include A/C and TV.