Luxor to Cairo

Luxor to Cairo

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Cairo
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Luxor to Cairo Destination Reviews

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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
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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
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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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Maria J
The food wasn’t distributed properly, and some people took more than their share, so a few of us ended up without anything to eat even though we had paid.
Luxor to Cairo, Bus Business Class DD, Go Bus, Apr 8, 2026
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Kay O
Despite paying online for ticket leaving Luxor. it was changed to a different operator, time and service. The jpeg ticket was not a problem at the Superjet office but beware of the bus are especially superjet as we boarded somebody insisted we pay 200EGP extra for the driver. They made me speak to a person on the phone who I assumed was our original booker.
Luxor to Cairo, Bus VIP 50 Seater, Your Bus, Apr 6, 2026
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Attila H
Too many stops, and the bus is too cold for me
Luxor to Cairo, Bus Deluxe Plus, Go Bus, Mar 15, 2026
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Shaun A
Bus was on time and reasonably comfortable journey- selected extra leg room but did not get bigger seat
Luxor to Cairo, Bus Elite Business M, Go Bus, Mar 11, 2026
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Nur F
Toilet very bad. Can smoking in train which is not okay, very smelly.
Luxor to Cairo, Train Second Class Special Express, Egyptian Railways, Feb 16, 2026
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Misael J
Had a quick and safe ride but Busines Class had no special service other than a toilet.
Luxor to Cairo, Bus Business Class DD, Go Bus, Jan 26, 2026
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Samuel L
Extremely late! Missed my flight
Luxor to Cairo, Bus Standard, Golden Horse, Jan 18, 2026
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Luxor to Cairo Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
00:00
10:00
$10.00
Flight
Nile Air
Economy
00:25
01:30
$61.53
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
00:45
10:45
$10.00
  5.0
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
01:15
02:25
$52.24
Bus
Star Bus Egypt
Luxury
01:45
09:45
$16.47
Flight
Nesma Airlines
Economy
02:10
03:30
$45.27
Flight
Nile Air
Economy
02:30
03:35
$38.31
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
$286.74
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
05:30
06:40
$145.69
Bus
Go Bus
Deluxe Plus
06:00
16:00
$12.00
  5.0
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
06:20
07:30
$147.43
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
06:45
07:45
$146.27
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
07:05
08:05
$145.69
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
07:30
16:30
$188.74
  4.0
Flight
Air Cairo
Economy
07:50
09:30
$130.60
  4.0
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
08:10
09:10
$146.85
Flight
Egyptair
Economy
08:30
09:30
$287.90

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. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 23,523.73 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.80.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 11 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. Train does a much slower job and take about 11h to reach Cairo.

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

Travelling between Luxor and Cairo can be as cheap as USD 14.80 if you opt for a Star Bus Egypt bus and as expensive as USD 23,523.73 if you buy a Intui Travel Transfer taxi 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 Luxor and Cairo ?

  • 37 from Luxor to Cairo starting from 05:30 Luxor Airport until 23:20 Luxor Airport
  • 25 from Luxor to Cairo starting from 00:00 Luxor Hotel Transfer until 23:00 Luxor Hotel Transfer
  • 12 from Luxor to Cairo starting from 09:15 Luxor Super Jet Station until 23:15 Luxor Super Jet Station
  • 22 from Luxor to Cairo starting from 00:00 Luxor Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Luxor Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Luxor to 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 57.43.

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, Nesma Airlines, 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

Star Bus Egypt, 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, Intui Travel Transfer, Pharaohs Fleet, Relax Tours Egypt, Seven Pyramids Express, Your Bus

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

Pharaohs Fleet, Your Bus

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 36% took a train
  • 20% decided to fly
  • 16% opted for a bus
  • 8% chosen Bus+Van
  • 8% chosen taxi+Van
  • 7% bought a taxi ride
  • 5% took a van

Transportation from Luxor to Cairo

Facts about the transport from Luxor to Cairo

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure12:00 오전
Latest Departure11:20 오후
Departures per day96
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir Cairo, Air Cairo, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Egyptair, Egyptair, Egyptian Railways, Nile Air, Nile Air, Pharaohs Fleet, Relax Tours Egypt, Seven Pyramids Express, Star Bus Egypt, Super Jet, Talgo Train, VIP Train, Your Bus, Your Bus