Egyptian National Railways Express 981 from Cairo Ramses to Aswan — covering 879 km in approximately 12 hours via Luxor through the Nile Valley. This overnight service connects Egypt's capital to its ancient sites: Luxor (ancient Thebes with Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings) and Aswan (Abu Simbel gateway, Philae Temple). Air-conditioned first and second class available.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo Ramses Station Cairo | Start | 22:00 |
| 2 | Luxor Station Luxor | 08:00 (+1d) | 08:20 (+1d) |
| 3 | Aswan Station Aswan | 11:30 (+1d) | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Egypt railways records. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
Egyptian National Railways Express 981 from Cairo Ramses to Aswan — covering 879 km in approximately 12 hours via Luxor through the Nile Valley. This overnight service connects Egypt's capital to its ancient sites: Luxor (ancient Thebes with Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings) and Aswan (Abu Simbel gateway, Philae Temple). Air-conditioned first and second class available.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 13h 30m.
Available travel classes include Third Class, Second Class AC, First Class AC. Fares start from EGP 110 for Third Class.
Book Upper Egypt Express tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Upper Egypt Express tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR portal. Compare fares and seat availability. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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