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
Arriving in Aswan: top-rated tours
Booked on Civitatis.
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 between sleeper cabin and private cabin. A berth reservation is required.
Luxor 
~10h
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