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Train from Luxor to Aswan
Trains from the station in the centre of town go south to Aswan via Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. The journey takes approximately three hours and costs 31 LE in 2nd class or 50LE in first.
Both carriages are spacious with air conditioning. The difference between the two being that second class is a tad filthier and significantly busier. Toilets in both classes are best avoided.
Tickets can be purchased on the train, saving the traveller the hassle of queuing in the station. For more details about schedules:
Train from Luxor to Cairo
Tourists are permitted to use one of several sleeper trains that make the overnight journey to Cairo. These trains are operated by Abela, and tickets can be purchased at their offices in the right hand corner of the station as you walk in. A two both cabin will cost 60$ per person, or 80$ for a single.
Alternatively you can also contact Abela by phone or email:
Telephone: (202) 2574 94 74 - 2574 92 or by email:
reservation @ sleepingtrains.com
The journey takes approximately 9 hours and dinner is included on board. This consists of rice, chicken, fish, fruit and dessert. Vegetarians are advised to bring some snacks to see them through.
Alcohol is served on board and your wagon steward will give you a menu with dinner. It costs 100LE for a bottle of wine and 25LE for a beer
Moving on by Bus
Buses travel from Luxor to Safaga, Hurghada, Cairo, Suez, and Ras Ghareb. If you are travelling in a group of two or more, officially you will need to travel as part of a convoy with other vehicles and police escorts. However this is not strictly policed and seems to vary.
Luxor bus station is location a one minute walk away from the railway station. Exit the railway station and turn left. Just before you reach a car park you will see a small office on the left hand with a sign in the window (see photo above). Be advised that the staff in the office consistently give unreliable and inaccurate information.
You should buy your tickets in advance to avoid being told that the bus is full on departure. Travel agents in town can also buy tickets for you in advance. Some buses actually depart from another bus station located near the airport. Be sure you know which one you need to be at when you travel. Read more about Bus Schedules in Egypt
Private Car
It is possible to organise a private, air conditioned car or people carrier to drive you to nearby destinations such as Hurghada. This journey costs between 300 – 400LE. All private cars must travel between 6am and 6pm as restrictions are places on tourist travel outside these times.
The Princess Hotel on Ahmed Orabi Street close to the station in Luxor can organise cheap and quality vehicles.
Alternatively try Nawas Travel agency 0020 (0) 95 237 0701 located behind Abdoun bookstore near Thomas Cook.
Where to buy ferry tickets in Luxor?
If you intend to travel on from Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh by ferry, there is only one agency in town which sell the tickets to do so.
Visit Nawas Travel located behind Abdoun bookstore near Thomas Cook -0020 (0) 95 237 0701
