Cairo to Luxor by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from EGP 3,581

Cairo to Luxor Destination Reviews

Takaharu S

Very bad, they changed our Elite DD to a small and dirty bus suddenly.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, Oct 10, 2025

Genavene R

The bus was OK, but there were long stops and the journey took nearly 10 hours instead of 8 hours.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Super Go D, Go Bus, Oct 9, 2025

Mercy O

Service never used. Journey never taken. Due to issues with service and ticket.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Economy Class, Golden Horse, Oct 8, 2025

Maria A

Our Bus was cancelated 1 month before departure and nobody contact us to inform about , I find out on the departure night at 23:30pm after We leave Hotel , the company staff from Gobus offert as alternative next morning bus at 10 ... not luxure local uncorfortable bus take more tham 10hour to arrive. 12GO never inform us.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Sep 20, 2025

Wilson

Very cold the bathroom hasn’t toilet paper.. and broken.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, Sep 5, 2025

Jose A

The bus pick up us late around and hour and we arrived late to our destination. The bus station wasn't a bus station. They made us pay for the luggage transportation (and it was included). The bus was dirty, with oil, noisy (with loud music) and the driver was smoking all the way. Won't trust this bus company again.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Standard, Golden Horse, Aug 28, 2025

Geoffrey M

Booking the coach was an easy simple experience, Staff at the GoBus offices were very helpful. The coach was modern and comfortable. However it was let down by the toilet onboard which was extremely dirty and lacked toilet paper and hand towels!!!!! Even so I will use GoBus again.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, Jun 12, 2025

Fumiya T

The company was changed to another company, but the company didn’t know my booking. The bus was already full. I couldn’t take a bus on time. Fortunately, they found another bus in 2 hours later.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Economy Class, Star Bus Egypt, Jun 4, 2025

Mireia

The bus didn't leave on time; it arrived almost 30 minutes late. Honestly, they rarely leave on time. The bus was comfortable, and they also gave us water and snacks. Be patient because if they say the total journey takes 10 hours, they should add another 2 (police checkpoints, stops, etc.).

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Elite DD, Go Bus, May 8, 2025

Jernej Z

The estimated 10-hour drive stretched to 12 hours. The departure was almost on time, but after 20 minutes of driving, we stopped and stood still for 1.5 hours without any reasonable explanation. For such a long journey, the legroom between seats is absolutely insufficient. Only one stop.

Cairo to Luxor, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Mar 25, 2025

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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	$52.01	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	00:55	09:55	$389.48	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	$255.42
Bus	Otobeesy	Standard	02:16	11:31	$7.41
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	02:45	04:25	$256.00	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	03:05	09:55	$334.01	5.0
Flight	Saudi Arabian Airlines	Economy	03:45	12:30	$283.16
Flight	Nesma Airlines	Economy	04:05	03:50	$505.06
Flight	Air Cairo	Economy	04:25	12:30	$245.02	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	04:50	05:50	$228.84	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:10	06:10	$119.62	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:30	06:30	$147.93	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	05:50	06:50	$119.62	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:10	07:10	$121.35	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:30	07:40	$141.00	5.0
Flight	Egyptair	Economy	06:50	07:50	$258.11	5.0

Transportation from Cairo to Luxor

Facts about the transport from Cairo to Luxor

Cheapest Transport	$9
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:55 PM
Departures per day	69
Distance	550 kilometers
Transport Companies	Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Blue Bus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Egyptair, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, El Eman Jet, El Sayad, Go Bus, Go Bus, Golden Horse, Limousine Al Baron, Mr Bus, Nesma Airlines, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Nile Air, Nowras Bus, On Time Bus, Otobeesy, Relax Tours Egypt, Right On Time, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, Talgo Train, Talgo Train, Vacation Travel Service, VIP Train, White Bus, Your Bus

Popular Routes

How to get from Cairo to Luxor

When you want to get from Cairo to Luxor, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 136.72. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 75.29.

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

The cost of the trip from Cairo to Luxor varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Egyptian Railways: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 75.29 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 136.72.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Cairo to Luxor:

Bus tickets - USD 8.03 to USD 24.39;
Van price : USD 17.66 - USD 233.13;
Bus+Van price: USD 18.27. From Cairo to Luxor starting from 23:30 Golden Horse Ahmed Helmy Station until 23:30 Golden Horse Ahmed Helmy Station
Train tickets - USD 75.30 to USD 136.72;
Plane tickets - USD 86.17 to USD 194.74;
taxi+Van price: USD 155.41 - USD 181.32. From Cairo to Luxor starting from 00:00 Cairo Transfer until 00:00 Cairo Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 129.51 to USD 552.14.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Cairo to Luxor. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 86.17.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Cairo to Luxor

Air Cairo, Air Cairo, Egyptair, Egyptair, Nesma Airlines, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air, Nile Air

Buses

Taking a bus from Cairo to Luxor is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Cairo to Luxor. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 129.51.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Cairo to Luxor. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Cairo to Luxor.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Cairo to Luxor

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Cairo to Luxor? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

90% decided to go for a bus.
4% users enjoyed a train ride.
2% users took a plane.
1% Other

Cairo to Luxor