Classic Night train · Abela Trains (Watania Sleeping Train)
Cairo to Aswan night train
Everything you need to plan the Cairo–Aswan sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.
Duration
~12h 30m
Frequency
Nightly
Departure
20:00
Arrival
08:30
Distance
880 km
night
1 night onboard
Check availability 
From €120
From €120 We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Cabins & typical prices
Sleeper Cabin From €120
Private Cabin From €175
Why take this train
Continues past Luxor to Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and the Nubian Nile- Same through-train as the Cairo-Luxor sleeper, extending the overnight journey by a further two to three hours
- Popular with travellers combining the train with a Nile cruise or Abu Simbel excursion
- Departs from Cairo's Bashteel ('Upper Egypt') station in Giza since October 2024
- Dinner and breakfast included in the fare
Rail passes & reservations
EurailNo
InterrailNo
Reservation requiredYes
No Eurail/Interrail or other rail pass covers Egypt. Sleeper tickets must generally be booked directly online by foreign travellers; dinner and breakfast are included in the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Cairo to Aswan night train take?
The journey takes about ~12h 30m, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.
How much does the Cairo–Aswan sleeper cost?
Fares start from around €120 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.
Is the Cairo to Aswan train covered by Eurail or Interrail?
No — this operator does not accept Eurail or Interrail; buy a ticket directly.
What cabin types are available?
You can choose from Sleeper Cabin, Private Cabin. A reservation for your berth is reservation required.
Luxor 
~10h
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