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
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 from Sleeper Cabin, Private Cabin. A reservation for your berth is reservation required.
Aswan 
~12h 30m
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