Getting to Alexandria by Train

Getting to Alexandria by Train

Nothing can add or surpass the charm of train journey. And a train journey in Egypt is definitely something to experience. With miles of area covered with sheets of fine sand the metallic lines dissecting the heart of desert and gleaming in the sun, traveling in a train to the destination named Alexandria is simply enthralling. The city of Alexandria is linked by a wide network of rail lines to the other prime cities in Egypt. Cairo however is the major rail hub from where many trains are available to Alexandria. The Cairo train terminal is called Ramses station. The Ramses station is a busy station head and as the train puffs into the station you can hardly wait to board it and get to Alexandria.

The journey from Cairo to Alexandria by train is in one word, fabulous. It is not only convenient but economical and relaxing too. And the time taken is also less around 2 to 3 hours at the most. In general three types of train run between Cairo and Alexandria depending upon the traveler’s preference. There are the air conditioned express trains with 1st and 2nd class facilities sometimes also including meal services, the second class train with or without the air condition facilities and the very standard third class travel with basic conveniences. However the super fast Turbo trains of French built are the widely accepted choice apart from the Spanish ones.

Getting to Alexandria by train from Cairo also has an added advantage of seeing the Delta Farming area of Egypt. Two train stations serve the city of Alexandria. The one is located in the suburb region of Alexandria named Sidi Gaber Station and the main Alexandria station. Apart from the express trains a good number of local trains are also available from Cairo to Alexandria.

Other train services to Alexandria are available from Port Said, El Alamein and Mersa Matruh.

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