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Alexandria to Luxor trips schedule

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Alexandria to Luxor Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 10 trains daily from Alexandria to Luxor.
Departures from 5:45 AM to 10:15 PM. Journey time from 12h 20m.

  • Trains10 /day
  • First5:45 AM
  • Last10:15 PM
  • Duration12h 20m
  • Farefrom 150 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2008 VIP

Alexandria to Luxor Train Schedule

Trains from Alexandria to Luxor
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3008 AC Russian
5:45 AM Alexandria
7:00 PM Luxor
13h 15m 21 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
7:25 AM Alexandria
10:25 PM Luxor
15h 34 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164 Russian
12:00 PM Alexandria
3:25 AM Luxor
15h 25m 30 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 88 AC Spanish
5:50 PM Alexandria
8:00 AM Luxor
14h 10m 26 stops
  • Second Class AC 390 EGP
  • First Class AC 560 EGP
879 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep
7:20 PM Alexandria
8:45 AM Luxor
13h 25m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 550 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1008 Russian
7:50 PM Alexandria
9:05 AM Luxor
13h 15m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 2008 VIP
8:00 PM Alexandria
8:20 AM Luxor
12h 20m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 390 EGP
  • First Class AC 560 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
8:10 PM Alexandria
10:05 AM Luxor
13h 55m 18 stops
  • Second Class AC 390 EGP
  • First Class AC 560 EGP
879 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006 AC Russian
9:45 PM Alexandria
10:20 AM Luxor
12h 35m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 934 AC Spanish
10:15 PM Alexandria
11:00 AM Luxor
12h 45m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 390 EGP
  • First Class AC 560 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Alexandria to Luxor Trains

Are there trains from Alexandria to Luxor throughout the day?

Yes, there are 10 trains daily between Alexandria and Luxor, spread across the day: 2 in the morning, 1 midday/afternoon, 6 in the evening, 1 at night. The first train departs at 5:45 AM and the last at 10:15 PM.

What is the fastest train from Alexandria to Luxor and how long does it take?

The fastest train is VIP #2008, departing at 8:00 PM with a journey time of 12h 20m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#164) takes 15h 25m — a difference of 3h 5m, as it stops at 30 stations versus 10.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Alexandria to Luxor?

The cheapest tickets start from 150 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 150 EGP, Third Class AC: 250 EGP, Second Class AC: 390 EGP, First Class AC: 560 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Alexandria to Luxor?

7 of 10 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3008, 88, 1088, 2008, 1902, 3006, 934, while trains 158, 164, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP.

Should I book the Alexandria — Luxor trip in advance or at the station?

Abu Al-Hol or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (3 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Alexandria station counter.

How many stops are there between Alexandria and Luxor?

Stops range from 7 (train 1088 — the fewest) to 34 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.