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How to get fromCairo to Thebesby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairo to Thebes by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR)plane plane CAI - LXR
    3h 15m
    $122–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ramses to Luxor Stnbus bus
    9h 43m
    $9–15

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cairo to Luxortrain train
    10h 58m
    $57–690

  4. Drive 634.5 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Thebescar car 634.5 km
    7h 57m
    $33–47

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cairo to Thebestaxi taxi 634.5 km
    7h 57m
    $95–120

  6. Bus via Ramsis

    1. Take the bus from Ramsis to Luxor stationbus bus
    10h 8m
    $10–12

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 553 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Thebes, Luxor Governorate, Egypt?

Air Cairo, Nile Air, and two other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, White Bus Egypt operates a bus from Ramses to Luxor Stn once daily. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 9h 30m.

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