Modes of Transportation in Egypt

Public Transport

• Buses: Extensive networks in Cairo, Alexandria; air-conditioned options available.
• Metro: Cairo Metro—efficient, affordable urban rail.
• Trams: Operate in Alexandria.
• Railways: Egyptian National Railways for intercity travel.
• Microbuses/Minibuses: Shared taxis on fixed routes—popular and cheap.

Taxis & Ride-Hailing

• Street-hailed taxis and taxi stands.
• Uber and Careem operate in major cities.

Car Rentals

International and local companies available.

Air Travel

EgyptAir (national carrier) plus many international airlines.

Water Transport

• Nile River cruises (tourism).
• Ferries on Suez Canal (Port Said–Suez).

Tourist Transport

Horse-drawn carriages (calèches) in some historic areas.