What is the best way to go Alexandria from Cairo?

* Journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes

* Cost: 45 Egyptian pounds (US$2.50)

* Frequency: Every 30 minutes

* Departure station: Cairo Railway Station

* Arrival station: Alexandria Railway Station

* Train type: Double-decker trains with air conditioning and comfortable seating

By bus

* Journey time: 3 hours

* Cost: 60 Egyptian pounds (US$3)

* Frequency: Every 30 minutes

* Departure station: Cairo bus station

* Arrival station: Alexandria bus station

* Bus type: Air-conditioned buses with comfortable seating

By car

* Journey time: 2 hours 30 minutes

* Cost: 200 Egyptian pounds (US$10) for petrol

* Distance: 225 kilometres (140 miles)

* Route: Take the A40 road from Cairo to Alexandria

By plane

* Journey time: 1 hour

* Cost: 450 Egyptian pounds (US$25)

* Frequency: 3 flights per day

* Departure airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)

* Arrival airport: Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE)

* Airline: EgyptAir