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Esna → Luxor

Driving from Esna to Luxor

Luxor lies 46 km (29 mi) north of Esna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 42 min without stops, over roughly 56 km (35 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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The two ends, side by side
EsnaLuxor
CountryEgyptEgypt
Population462,787422,407
Elevation86 m (282 ft)89 m (292 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Cairo)UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo)

Where to book car hire from Esna to Luxor

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Staying in Luxor

Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor. Of the 355 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (127), and 84 are five-star. Across 128 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 69,638 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Luxor from Esna?

46 km (29 mi) in a straight line, north of Esna; by road roughly 56 km (35 mi).

How long does it take to get from Esna to Luxor by car?

About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Esna and Luxor?

No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Luxor?

Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.