Traffic in Giza

In 2024, Giza's transportation landscape is dominated by bus and car usage, with significant reliance on staying home.

The city faces challenges with high CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies, prompting a need for sustainable solutions.

Average Commute Times

The average commute time in Giza is approximately 61.67 minutes, with significant waiting and driving times.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend about 35 minutes on the bus, with additional waiting and walking times totaling 12.5 minutes each.
  • Car - Car users experience a driving time of 45 minutes, covering a distance of 30 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Bus
40%
Home
40%
Car
20%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 5 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
19.5 miles
Walking
8.3 mins
Waiting
8.3 mins
Driving Car
15.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
23.3 mins
Other
6.7 mins
Total:
61.7 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
19.9 miles
Walking
12.5 mins
Waiting
12.5 mins
Bus / Trolley
35.0 mins
Other
10.0 mins
Total:
70.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
18.6 miles
Driving Car
45.0 mins
Total:
45.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic congestion tends to increase during the summer months due to higher tourist activity.

Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as residents prefer staying indoors.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses and traffic jams are major pain points for Giza commuters.

Limited alternative transportation options exacerbate the reliance on buses and cars.

Best Travel Times

Traveling early in the morning or late in the evening can help avoid peak traffic hours.

Midday travel is generally smoother, with less congestion on major roads.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals often lead to road closures and increased traffic congestion.

Planning routes in advance during events can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Giza is exploring initiatives to expand its public transport network and introduce electric buses.

Efforts are underway to promote cycling and walking as viable commuting options.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible and convenient travel options.

These services help reduce the number of private cars on the road, potentially easing congestion.

Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Egypt combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Egypt, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025