Luxor to Cairo by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 3,829

Luxor to Cairo Destination Reviews

Gary

The bus was double booked. I was transferred to Mr Bus by the staff, which is a lower class bus. The seating was no where as comfortable as Blue Bus and much narrower and closer together, leaving Insufficient space for people of my hight to fit. I had to spend the whole trip sitting on an angle to fit in the seat, nor could I put my feet under the seat in front. This caused the man in the seat next to me to complain several times that I was using his space because of the angle I was forced to sit in. Furthermore I had paid for Blue Bus but got the lower class Mr Bus which is usually a lower cost service. I was not offered the return of payment to the lower cost bus

Luxor to Cairo, Bus Comfort, Blue Bus, Nov 14, 2026

Christopher S

We were very disappointed by this car journey. The driver was ontime and the car looked brand new. However it took one hour to get back to Luxor as the driver headed south towards Aswan, rather than towards Cairo! It said it was to avoid a problem but we arrived back at the same crossroads we had been at, one hour before! The driver drove fast but there was no way he was ever going to do the journey in the six hours as quoted - you need to advertise a realistc journey time. The driver spent time on his phone and consequently was not concentrating 100% on the journey. He has started to close his eyes and 'nod off' in the later part of the journey. Thankfully we kept our eyes on him and welcomed the traffic of Cairo as it made him totally wake up. Would we use your service again? No.

Luxor to Cairo, Van Minivan, YallaGo, Nov 12, 2026

Andrea V

Very Dirty train

Luxor to Cairo, Train First Class, VIP Train, Nov 1, 2026

Mark J

All in All a Very Good Experience.... Unfortunately Communication Was Bad Missed my Come tion between Cairo to Luxor Not because of 12Go but because there wasn't enough communication to let me know exactly were pick up point was...I was Probably in the wrong place so had to catch a later Bus with a different company a Map with location would have been good before hand as I had no internet connection and couldn't find any information about my trip the trip from Siwa to Cairo was fast comfortable and the train journey from luxor to Cairo....agent sent a picture of office collection.poimt which was right next to station...all in all it was a very pleasant and easy to use just the lack of communication on one days travel...But saying that it got me.around the different provinces of Egypt with out any problems..💯

Luxor to Cairo, Train VIP Second class, Talgo Train, Oct 21, 2026

Franklin M

Collecting tickets from Luxor to Cairo was so not easy . Not very good experience!

Luxor to Cairo, Train First Class, VIP Train, Sep 19, 2026

Tanit C

No Space for the legs, dirty, fights, mechanical problems, late departure, late arrival. It was okay but not very impressed. Wouldn’t consider doing it again.

Luxor to Cairo, Bus Super Go D, Go Bus, Sep 17, 2026

Jasmin K

The journey from Luxor to Cairo was chaotic throughout and did not even end at the destination I had booked. During the trip, the driver smoked inside the bus several times and played very loud music the entire way – getting any rest on such a long journey was impossible. In Cairo, the bus stopped at several locations that were not part of the booked itinerary. As a result, the delay added up to around three hours. The main issue: the bus eventually stopped in the middle of Cairo and ended the journey there – roughly 20 km away from the booked destination in Nasr City. When I asked why the final stop was not being served, I was simply told that this was now the end of the route. No further explanation or alternative was offered. I had to arrange and pay for onward transport myself, after a journey that was already heavily delayed. Anyone booking this connection should expect that neither the stated arrival time nor the stated destination can be relied upon.

Luxor to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Sep 13, 2026

Chanele R

The stops at each stop were very, very long and the gearbox broke mid-journey so we had to stop to glue the plastic back on with a lighter?? Because of this we arrived 4 hours late, and since we are tourists the agency manager tried to scam us by saying that if we wanted to put our bags in the compartment right above our heads we had to pay, even though he didn't ask anyone else on the bus.

Luxor to Cairo, Bus Elite bus, Mr Bus, May 19, 2026

Louise W

Old bus, not suitable for westerners. Toilet worked thankfully but of course was filthy. Air con worked. Driver on time. Inadequate inner storage so had to carry my bag on my lap. Seats reclined in front of my hit my knees.

Luxor to Cairo, Bus Economy Class, Go Bus, May 17, 2026

Natalie

The driver was wonderful and the experience was smooth. It was a long trip but we made great time and could stop regularly to use the toilet and buy food.

Luxor to Cairo, taxi VIP Van 15pax, Your Bus, Apr 30, 2026

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Luxor to Cairo Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:00	10:00	$10.00
Flight	Nile Air	Economy	00:25	01:30	$58.48
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	00:45	10:45	$10.00	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	01:15	02:25	$49.65
Bus	Egypt Luxury Transport	Luxury	01:45	09:45	$16.47
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	02:10	03:30	$43.03
Flight	Nile Air	Economy	02:30	03:35	$36.41
Van	Your Bus	Minivan	03:00	12:00	$39.91
Van	Your Bus	Minivan	04:00	13:00	$39.91
Train	Egyptian Railways	First Class Special Express	04:50	15:35	$95.00	4.8
Flight	Jazeera Airways	Economy	05:10	05:25	$272.52
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:30	06:40	$138.47
Bus	Go Bus	Deluxe Plus	06:00	16:00	$12.00	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:20	07:30	$140.12
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:45	07:45	$139.02
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	07:05	08:05	$138.47
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	07:30	16:30	$188.74	4.0
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	07:50	09:30	$124.12	4.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	08:10	09:10	$139.57
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	08:30	09:30	$273.62

How to get from Luxor to Cairo

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 143.36 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 71.68.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 24 hours to travel between Luxor and Cairo depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luxor and Cairo. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 55m to reach Cairo.

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 Luxor to Cairo, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 82.65.

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 Luxor and Cairo

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

Bus

Travelling from Luxor to Cairo 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 Luxor and Cairo

Blue Bus, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Mr Bus, Nowras Bus, Otobeesy, Super Jet

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 Luxor and Cairo

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Egypt Luxury Transport, Relax Tours Egypt

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 Luxor and Cairo, 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 Luxor and Cairo

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

Transportation from Luxor to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Luxor to Cairo

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 오전
Latest Departure	11:31 오후
Departures per day	121
Distance	668 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Blue Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Egypt Luxury Private Transfer, Egypt Luxury Transport, 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, Otobeesy, Relax Tours Egypt, Right On Time, Super Jet, Talgo Train, Talgo Train, VIP Train

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Luxor to Cairo