How long does it take from Cairo to Luxor by train?

It takes 9 to 10 hours to reach Luxor from Cairo by overnight train

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Amazing 3-Days Guided tours to Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Luxor

3 days

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Start and end in Cairo

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Amazing tour. You get to see both Cairo and Luxor in 3 days. Tour guides are very helpful.
Emily, traveled in November
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Gold Operator: Egypt Best Holidays
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 - 7
All Ages Welcome

Places You’ll See

Cairo
Giza
Luxor

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Highlights

Marvel at the famous Great Pyramids of Giza with your expert guide
Explore the inspiring Egyptian museum
Adventure the valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
Adventure all of your tours and transfers in a comfort vehicle

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Cairo
Day 2 Arrive Luxor & Visiting Luxor East and West banks + Overnight bus back to Cairo
Day 3 Arrive Cairo , Drop Off

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Where You'll Stay

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Overnight Bus to Luxor
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Overnight Bus back to Cairo
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- Group of 7 travelers max.
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Age Range

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Egypt Best Holidays
4.7

Emily
· November 21st, 2025
Amazing tour. You get to see both Cairo and Luxor in 3 days. Tour guides are very helpful and they even take photos for you and know the best spots of where to take photos. They bring you to a restaurant after the tour which serves traditional Egyptian food.
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Thank-you . You were a champ :)
Trip date: November 2025

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How long does it take from Cairo to Luxor by train?
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- Egypt Best Holidays Operator•Written January 2023
  It takes 9 to 10 hours to reach Luxor from Cairo by overnight train

From

NZ $311 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 202502

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before January 10th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 10th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Egypt Best Holidays . The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Egypt Best Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Accessibility
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