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 and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. 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 depending on the operator. 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.
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Book Upper Egypt Express tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit ENRUpper Egypt Express departs at 22:00 and arrives at the final destination at 11:30 (next day). Total journey time is approximately 13h 30m. Always verify current timings with ENR before travelling.
Upper Egypt Express fares start from approximately 110 (economy class). Book at enr.gov.eg for the latest prices.
Book Upper Egypt Express tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Upper Egypt Express makes 3 stops. The route starts at Cairo Ramses Station and ends at Aswan Station. Major intermediate stops include Luxor Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the ENR website or app before booking.
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