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Cairo to Luxor trips schedule

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Cairo to Luxor Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 32 trains daily from Cairo to Luxor.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:25 PM. Journey time from 8h 40m.

  • Trains32 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last11:25 PM
  • Duration8h 40m
  • Farefrom 120 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2030 Talgo

Cairo to Luxor Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Luxor
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
10:50 AM Luxor
10h 45m 20 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
12:20 AM Cairo
10:05 AM Luxor
9h 45m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006 AC Russian
12:50 AM Cairo
10:20 AM Luxor
9h 30m 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 934 AC Spanish
1:10 AM Cairo
11:00 AM Luxor
9h 50m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
5:55 PM Luxor
12h 35m 44 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
6:40 PM Luxor
10h 40m 20 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
7:00 PM Luxor
10h 20m 17 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
10:10 PM Luxor
13h 10m 45 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
7:35 PM Luxor
10h 5m 16 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP
10:00 AM Cairo
7:10 PM Luxor
9h 10m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
  • PRIMUM VIP 580 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
10:25 PM Luxor
11h 50m 29 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
10:55 PM Luxor
10h 55m 23 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
12:10 AM Luxor
11h 55m 35 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 986 AC Spanish
2:00 PM Cairo
12:45 AM Luxor
10h 45m 25 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
3:25 AM Luxor
11h 55m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 2006 Abu Al-Hol
5:15 PM Cairo
2:50 AM Luxor
9h 35m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 2012 AC Russian
5:30 PM Cairo
3:10 AM Luxor
9h 40m 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
6:45 AM Luxor
12h 45m 30 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
5:05 AM Luxor
10h 15m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 2030 Talgo
7:00 PM Cairo
3:40 AM Luxor
8h 40m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 550 EGP
  • First Class AC 880 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 988 AC Russian
7:10 PM Cairo
4:35 AM Luxor
9h 25m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
6:15 AM Luxor
10h 15m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
7:40 AM Luxor
11h 20m 21 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
671 km Express — main towns
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
9:00 PM Cairo
6:30 AM Luxor
9h 30m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
8:00 AM Luxor
10h 35m 23 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 90 Russian
10:10 PM Cairo
9:50 AM Luxor
11h 40m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep
10:20 PM Cairo
8:45 AM Luxor
10h 25m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1090 Premium + Sleep
10:40 PM Cairo
7:25 AM Luxor
8h 45m 3 stops
N/A
Runs Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only
Train 1092 Premium + Sleep
10:40 PM Cairo
7:55 AM Luxor
9h 15m 6 stops
  • PRIMUM VIP 580 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only · Runs Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only
Train 2008 VIP
11:00 PM Cairo
8:20 AM Luxor
9h 20m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
11:15 PM Cairo
9:05 AM Luxor
9h 50m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 120 EGP
671 km Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP
11:25 PM Cairo
9:30 AM Luxor
10h 5m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 410 EGP
  • PRIMUM VIP 580 EGP
671 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 — Cairo to Luxor Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Luxor throughout the day?

Yes, there are 32 trains daily between Cairo and Luxor, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 10 in the evening, 11 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.

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

The fastest train is Talgo #2030, departing at 7:00 PM with a journey time of 8h 40m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 13h 10m — a difference of 4h 30m, as it stops at 45 stations versus 6.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Luxor?

The cheapest tickets start from 120 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 120 EGP, Third Class AC: 230 EGP, Second Class AC: 290 EGP, First Class AC: 410 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Luxor?

24 of 32 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 1902, 3006, 934, 980, 3008, 1004, 2010, 982, 160, 986, 2006, 2012, 2030, 988, 976, 1012, 2014, 88, 1088, 1090, 1092, 2008, 996, while trains 974, 80, 158, 164, 188, 1014, 90, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP or Premium or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo.

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

VIP or Premium or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Luxor?

Stops range from 3 (train 1090 — the fewest) to 45 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.