Adventure Night train · Abela Trains (Watania Sleeping Train)
Cairo to Luxor night train
Everything you need to plan the Cairo–Luxor sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.
Duration
~10h
Frequency
Nightly
Departure
20:00
Arrival
06:00
Distance
670 km
night
1 night onboard
Check availability 
From €100
From €100 We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Cabins & typical prices
Sleeper Cabin From €100
Private Cabin From €145
Arriving in Luxor: top-rated tours
Booked on Civitatis.
Why take this train
Egypt's only overnight sleeper service, running along the Nile Valley to Luxor's temples- Departs from Cairo's Bashteel ('Upper Egypt') station in Giza, not the historic Ramses station, since October 2024
- Dinner and breakfast included in the fare
- Rolling stock is a mix of older 'Standard' cabins and newer 2025-refurbished 'Elite' cars
- Same through-train continues onward to Aswan for the full Nile Valley journey
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 Luxor night train take?
The journey takes about 10h, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.
How much does the Cairo–Luxor sleeper cost?
Fares start from around €100 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.
Is the Cairo to Luxor 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.
Aswan 
~12h 30m
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