Yes it's safe to take a bus from Cairo to Marsa Alam but it's about an 11 HR drive so very long if your ok with that then go for it, the quickest option is to fly to Hurghada and then taxi/bus it down (3hrs) more expensive but you save over half the time. Cairo Tour from Marsa Alam by Flight cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Your best option if you are looking to book something though is GoBus who are selling tickets from Cairo to Marsa Alam (I assume with a change in Hurghada) for You fly to Cairo then take a one hour flight with Egypt Air to Marsa Alam Aiport. From Cairo, you could also take a 10 hour bus to Marsa Alam. Option 3. You fly to Luxor and take a taxi for 2 hours to Marsa Alam. Option 4. You fly to Hurghada and take a taxi for 4 hours. Do I need a visa for Marsa Alam? You need an Entry Visa to enter Egypt. Nesma Airlines, Air Cairo and Egyptair fly from Cairo to Hurghada every 4 hours. Alternatively, High Jet operates a bus from Cairo to Hurghada hourly. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Go Bus Egypt also services this route twice daily. Airlines. Day trip to Cairo by plane from Marsa Alam. $359.97. $338.37. Cairo Tour from Marsa Alam by Flight. 10. $410.59. per adult (price varies by group size) 2022. 2-Day Luxor Tours with Hot Air Balloon and Banana Island From Marsa Alam. Day 11 night: We took a overnight sleeper bus from Marsa Alam to Cairo. Bus leaves at 8pm, 70 LE/p, takes about 10 - 12 hours. Day 12 to end: There's nothing much in Cairo, just the mandatory tourist spots like the Pyramids. Drive. Drive from Marsa Alam to Pyramids of Giza. 8h 35m. $35 - $60. Quickest way to get there Cheapest option Distance between. Cwx4L.