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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane LXR - CAI
    2h 22m
    $133–324
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luxor to Tahrirbus bus Luxor - Tahrir
    10h
    $8–20
  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
    $90–110

Luxor to Cairo by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Luxor, Egypt and Cairo, Egypt?

Nesma Airlines, Air Cairo, and three other airlines fly from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Go Bus Egypt operates a bus from Luxor to Tahrir 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 10h. Two other operators also service this route.

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