Giza to Luxor

Giza to Luxor

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Giza to Luxor Schedule

Giza to Luxor Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Egyptian Railways Second Class 01:30 - 10:30EGP 2,114
Go Bus Elite Plus 02:30 - 12:30EGP 514
Nile Air Economy #NP7107:00 - 08:10EGP 8,715
Nile Air Economy #NP7109:30 - 10:35EGP 2,025
Air Cairo Economy #SM15211:00 - 12:00EGP 3,755
Egyptair Economy #MS27013:25 - 14:30EGP 3,529
Air Cairo Economy #SM15415:30 - 16:30EGP 1,481
Egyptian Railways First Class Special Express 17:30 - 03:30EGP 2,499
Egyptair Economy #MS26218:20 - 19:20EGP 3,817
Go Bus Deluxe Plus 21:30 - 07:30EGP 377
Go Bus Elite Plus + 22:30 - 08:30EGP 877

Transportation from Giza to Luxor

Facts about the transport from Giza to Luxor

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport59m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day12
Distance836 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Cairo, Alitalia, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Daytrip, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, Go Bus, Jazeera Airways

How to get from Giza to Luxor

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 79.86 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 28 hours to travel between Giza and Luxor depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Giza and Luxor. Flight will bring you to your destination in 59m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 10m to reach Luxor.

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

Travelling between Giza and Luxor can be as cheap as USD 20.82 if you opt for a Go Bus bus and as expensive as USD 79.86 if you buy a Egyptian Railways Train 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 Giza and Luxor ?

  • 10 from Giza to Luxor starting from 01:30 Giza until 21:15 Giza
  • 2 from Giza to Luxor starting from 12:30 Giza until 22:00 Giza

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Giza 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 Giza to Luxor, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 145.85.

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 Giza and Luxor

Air Cairo, Alitalia, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Egyptair, Jazeera Airways

Bus

Travelling from Giza 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 Giza and Luxor

Go 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 Giza and Luxor

Daytrip

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Giza to Luxor?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 82% opted for a bus
  • 12% decided to fly
  • 6% took a train