The Egyptian Railway Authority continues to attract large numbers of passengers with its safe and comfortable transportation services connecting Cairo to different governorates in Upper Egypt. The authority ensures that train operations run smoothly according to predetermined timetables, facilitating movement between governorates and offering passengers multiple service levels, including Talgo, VIP, developed Spanish, French, third-class air-conditioned trains, and "Hail Egypt" trains.
The train schedules are part of the Egyptian Railway Authority's operational plan on Upper Egypt lines, providing passengers with multiple travel options in terms of departure and arrival times, depending on the type of train and service level. Several trains operate on the Cairo-Upper Egypt line, offering passengers flexibility in planning their trips.
On September 30, 2026, several trains will depart from Cairo to Luxor. These include train number 980, a special train that departs Cairo at 8:00 AM and arrives in Luxor at 6:40 PM. Another special train, number 2010, leaves Cairo at 10:00 AM and reaches Luxor at 7:10 PM. Train number 982 departs Cairo at 12:00 PM and arrives in Luxor at 10:55 PM.
Additional trains operating on the Cairo-Luxor route include train number 986, which departs Cairo at 2:00 PM and arrives in Luxor at 12:45 AM. Train number 2006 leaves Cairo at 5:15 PM and reaches Luxor at 2:50 AM. The Talgo train, number 2030, departs Cairo at 7:00 PM and arrives in Luxor at 3:40 AM.
Other trains scheduled to operate on September 30, 2026, include train number 976, which departs Cairo at 8:00 PM and arrives in Luxor at 6:15 AM. Train number 2014 leaves Cairo at 9:00 PM and reaches Luxor at 6:30 AM. Furthermore, train number 1010 departs Cairo at 12:05 AM and arrives in Luxor at 10:50 AM.
More trains are available for passengers traveling from Cairo to Luxor, including train number 3006, which departs Cairo at 12:50 AM and arrives in Luxor at 10:20 AM. Train number 1004 leaves Cairo at 9:30 AM and reaches Luxor at 7:35 PM. Additionally, train number 160 departs Cairo at 12:15 PM and arrives in Luxor at 12:10 AM. Lastly, train number 2012 leaves Cairo at 5:30 PM and reaches Luxor at 3:10 AM.
The Egyptian Railway Authority's announcement of these train schedules aims to provide passengers with a range of options for traveling from Cairo to Upper Egypt governorates, ensuring smooth and convenient transportation services.
Key points
- The Egyptian Railway Authority operates multiple trains daily from Cairo to Luxor, offering passengers various service levels and travel times.
- Passengers can choose from different types of trains, including Talgo, VIP, and air-conditioned third-class trains.
- The train schedules are designed to provide passengers with flexibility in planning their trips, with multiple departure and arrival times available.
