Cairo to Luxor by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 5,057

Cairo to Luxor Destination Reviews

Sumeyra K

The driver came 1.30 hour late. He and the operator didnt answer my calls. We wait in the street with my family. They write im on the way my car serviced. But in live location ı saw him staying in the same spot 30 minutes. And during ride he stopped for his personal stuff. I get off from the car to see where he is and ı found him chatting with his friend smoking cigarettes. And he write me during trip company make a deduction he was angry with me he has bad attitude he write me too many bad things. I have thr screenshots. İ couldnt do anyrhing. And i email company they say they are sorry. And car was really dirty and old. And we jumped and hit ourselves on the chairs maybe its because of the road but car was too old. I didnt feel safe at all. İt was the worse ride in my life . Driver was angry and didnt care he get upset because he is late that was crazy ı want my money back and if ı dont i will sue you. Because ı have vıdeos screenshots of the drivers doing personal stuff and writings

Cairo to Luxor, Van Minivan, Your Bus, May 1, 2026

Tobias S

I never received the ticket I have booked

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite Business M, Go Bus, Apr 29, 2026

Tobias S

I never received the ticket for the trip I booked

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Classic, Go Bus, Apr 29, 2026

Kenneth G

This was a terrible experience from start to finish. You will receive a confirmation telling you to contact a WhatsApp number at least 10 hours before departure who tell you that you must retrieve your ticket from the police office at the station. This is not easily located. Don’t ask the customer services desk either as they don’t know anything and then point you in the wrong direction to get rid of you. The tourism police when they show up then take you to the office and then of course ask for money once they’ve given you the ticket. Because keeping a pre-booked train ticket in a drawer required a lot of effort. Finding the platform is then a nightmare. Ask for directions and you’ll be pointed in the wrong direction every time. This happened again on the platform where the tourism police pointed me to the wrong end of the train. Then a guy takes my ticket, as in grabs the ticket and takes me to the wrong seat, but tells me to sit there. Of course someone shows up for that seat later and a huge scene unfolds on the train between me, this passenger and the police officer who told me to go to the wrong end of the train. Eventually I’m in a sitting down but decide to go get something to eat. They had small sandwiches in the food car, I only dared eat the cheese one which was stale and I think days old and definitely wasn’t being stored in a fridge when I bought it. Wouldn’t touch the chicken ones for obvious reasons. Furthermore train door was broken so the smell of the toilets and cigarette smoke accompanied the entire 12 hour journey as did the sound of the compartment door constantly slamming due to the movement of the train. If this was the “first class” experience, God only knows what second and third class is. Do yourself a favour and fly, drive, walk if you have to. Avoid avoid avoid Egyptian trains and especially pre-booking them.

Cairo to Luxor, Train First Class Special Express, Egyptian Railways, Apr 27, 2026

Ulrica

The check in was confusing and the reception guy wasn't very helpful. I walked from pillar to post in the dark to find the bus as he kept on telling me it's second road to my left until.slmost an hour later he showed me where I had to wait. It was very cold in the bus. The trip was supposed to be 7hrs but it took 10hrs.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus VIP 50 Seater, Your Bus, Apr 15, 2026

Imen L

I bought business class that was not in fact

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite Business M, Go Bus, Apr 8, 2026

Angelina E

First, we had to wait there for about half an hour with two guys who kept bothering us, talking nonstop, and trying to mess with us by saying we had to pay ten euros for our luggage and stuff like that. Then the bus finally arrived. We had been told to be there at least half an hour early. The air conditioning on the bus was way too cold. The driver kept honking the whole time, so it was impossible to sleep, and on top of that we arrived late.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Tourist AC, On Time Bus, Apr 4, 2026

Alena B

The company cancelled the bus that we booked the day before the trip, saying that there are no other options. We agreed on that because we had no choice. We were told that the bus leaves at 21.30, then they said it’s 21.45, eventually we left at 22. The trip itself was more or less fine, except for absolutely freezing temperature and crazy AC which the driver did not change, and the driver talking on the phone very loudly throughout the whole trip, which was a night ride, which made it impossible to have a normal sleep.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus VIP, El Sayad, Mar 7, 2026

Hemnath

Driver was 2 hours 45 minute late, then not sure of road, lost at times, speeding, fatigue ie. Falling asleep, coughing non stop in a closed vehicle with AC on, worried about respiratory illness. Reached unknown city at 20h00, then looking for dinner. Booked a minivan on the site came with a SUV, bit cramped with space. Problem cannot cancel and rebook immediately.

Cairo to Luxor, Van Luxury, Desert Drive, Feb 19, 2026

Pietro M

Driver was on time.car clean.Support whatsapp great. We arrive also likes schedule.we male 7 hours drive, with a few stop. J felt safe x all trip. The driver ok. J can compleain only for my security belt was broken

Cairo to Luxor, taxi Standard 3pax, Star Bus Egypt, Feb 5, 2026

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Cairo to Luxor Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Train	Egyptian Railways	Third Class French Economy	00:00	10:45	$60.00
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:16	10:16	$10.00	3.7
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	00:35	01:45	$52.84	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	00:55	09:55	$395.73	5.0
Train	Egyptian Railways	First Class Special Express	01:15	12:00	$95.00	4.8
Bus	Otobeesy	Standard	01:31	11:31	$7.41
Flight	Saudi Arabian Airlines	Economy	01:50	09:55	$259.51
Bus	Otobeesy	Standard	02:16	11:31	$7.41
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	02:45	04:25	$260.10	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	03:05	09:55	$339.36	5.0
Flight	Saudi Arabian Airlines	Economy	03:45	12:30	$287.69
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	04:05	03:50	$513.15
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	04:25	12:30	$248.94	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	04:50	05:50	$232.50	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:10	06:10	$121.54	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:30	06:30	$150.31	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:50	06:50	$121.54	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:10	07:10	$123.30	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:30	07:40	$143.26	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:50	07:50	$262.25	5.0

How to get from Cairo to Luxor

Travelling between Cairo and Luxor is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 590.20 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 94.40.

How long does it take to get from Cairo to Luxor?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 hours to travel between Cairo and Luxor depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairo and Luxor. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Luxor.

How much does it cost to get from Cairo to Luxor?

Travelling between Cairo and Luxor can be as cheap as USD 94.40 if you opt for a Nile Air flight and as expensive as USD 590.20 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairo and Luxor ?

19 from Cairo to Luxor starting from 00:30 Cairo International Airport until 13:40 Cairo International Airport
12 from Cairo to Luxor starting from 00:00 Cairo International Airport until 00:00 Cairo International Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairo to Luxor.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairo to Luxor, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 94.40.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairo and Luxor

Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Egyptair, Egyptair, Nile Air, Nile Air

Bus

Travelling from Cairo to Luxor overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairo and Luxor

Blue Bus, EG Bus, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Mr Bus, Nowras Bus, On Time Bus, Otobeesy, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, White Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Cairo and Luxor

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Cairo and Luxor, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Cairo and Luxor

Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Limousine Al Baron, Right On Time

Transportation from Cairo to Luxor

Facts about the transport from Cairo to Luxor

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	31
Distance	550 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Blue Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, EG Bus, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Egyptair, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Limousine Al Baron, Mr Bus, Nile Air, Nile Air, Nowras Bus, On Time Bus, Otobeesy, Right On Time, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, Talgo Train, Talgo Train, VIP Train, White Bus

Popular Routes

Cairo to Luxor