City / Markaz in Red Sea · Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum
Hurghada (Red Sea) Travel Guide 2026
Hurghada is a city / markaz in Red Sea (Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum), Egypt, with a population of 207,132 and regional transit links via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station and Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE).
Province / StateRed Sea
Population207,132
Rail HubAlexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station
Airport GatewayMisr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE)
Highlights & What to See in Hurghada
- Hurghada Historic Center & Cultural District
- Hurghada Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Red Sea Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Hurghada via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station (Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87)) and local transit using Cairo Pass.