Travelers will come across lots of Transportation in Alexandria, when they try to reach the place. The city of Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and is also a popular holiday destination in the world. There are lots of fabulous tourist sites in the city and you can easily reach those sites with the help of good Transportation in Alexandria.
Transportation in Alexandria includes bus, taxi, and tram and ferry service. Travelers in the city mainly look out for the yellow tram, taxi and minibus.
But taxis are the most important means of public transportation in Alexandria. Taxis are painted black and yellow. Fares starting from 2 Egyptian pounds, it is reasonably cheap way of traveling in the city. All the taxis in the city are metered and so you can be assured that you are paying more. Tourists are always advised to ask for how much they should pay for a taxi before hailing one.
Train is also a major part of transportation in Alexandria. The train line extends from Misr Station, which is the main train station in Alexandria, to Abu Qir. The important trains stations include are Misr Station and the Sidi Gaber Station.
The city of Alexandria has an extensive tramway network, which was built in 1860. A single ticket will cost you 25 Egyptian piastres. The tram network in Alexandria is divided into two parts joined in the Raml Station. Although, tram are the slowest means of transport in Alexandria but are convenient for short trips. If you are a sightseer with time to spare it is the cheapest way to see most of Alexandria.
You will also get lots of bus and mini bus in the city. But you have to know the exact bus terminal before traveling the city.
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