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How to get fromLuxor to Cairoby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Luxor to Cairo by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane LXR - CAI
    2. Take the train from Cairo Fair to Bab el Shaariatrain train
    1h 32m
    $118–330

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luxor to Tahrirbus bus Luxor - Tahrir
    10h
    $7–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxor to Cairotrain train
    10h 45m
    $55–700

  4. Drive  637.9 km

    1. Drive from Luxor to Cairocar car 637.9 km
    7h 39m
    $33–48

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Luxor to Cairotaxi taxi 637.9 km
    7h 39m
    $50–65

Luxor to Cairo by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546 km
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Luxor to Tahrir 5 times a day. Tickets cost $9–14 and the journey takes 10h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Egyptian Railways operates a train from Luxor to Cairo hourly. Tickets cost $55–700 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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