Cairo to Luxor by train
Luxor lies 504 km (313 mi) south of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 615 km (382 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cairo | Luxor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 422,407 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | El-Obour | Luxor Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Cairo 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 Cairo?
504 km (313 mi) in a straight line, south of Cairo; by road roughly 615 km (382 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Luxor by train?
About 7 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.