Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train) -Tickets and online bookings

3.9(11 reviews)

Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train) is based in Egypt and offers a VIP train class service from Cairo to Alexandria, Aswan, and Luxor.

Phone 1: +201227456268

It is an experience. The train is slow and stops frequently. We were happy to have chosen 1st class, which is slightly more expensive,but offers more leg room and you get less crowded. There was a nice guy pushing a trolley with tea and soda through and if you are a bit more adventurous you can walk to the bar which is between class 1 and 2. expect a crowd of smoking men huddled around the bar, but to me they were super friendly, offering me space to get a Turkish coffee. The train leaves Cairo Ramses at 8 am on platform 8, and we got instant help from the friendly personal to find our coach (which has no number on it). We arrived in Luxor at 7. 30 pm, just 30 min delay (as Germans, we are used to delayed trains) in 12 h ride. Just bring sufficient supplies as they offer some snacks and some rice with chicken,but very limited options en route. It is a beautiful ride along the Nike valley, just long….
Stefan R.30.12.2025
Clean, no wifi
Lexie H.26.11.2025
Train left on time, carriage very clean and comfortable and arrived on time as well.
Anthony R.20.11.2025
Tickets from Cairo to Alexandria were booked, and sent by courier to our Cairo hotel on a timely basis. Great stuff. Agent was very responsive on WhatsApp.
Richard H.11.08.2025
Timely reply and follow up
Sadri M.27.05.2025
15 minutes de retard au départ et ensuite 45minutes sur l heure d arrivée. Par contre, beaucoup d aides pour bien s orienter , bonne prise en charge du personnel. Sièges confortables qui auraient besoin d un bon nettoyage, possibilité de recharger les téléphones. Expérience agréable
Isabelle V.10.05.2025

Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train)’s popular routes

Cairo to Luxor

The distance between Cairo and Luxor is 318 miles, or approximately 508 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Luxor, including car, minivan, bus, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 16:00 and has a duration of 10 hours.

Cairo to Luxor by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Talgo Second Class, Horus, VIP Second Class, VIP First Class, and Talgo First Class.

Luxor to Cairo

The distance between Luxor and Cairo is 315 miles, or approximately 504 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Luxor to Cairo, including car, minivan, bus, and train.The earliest departure leaves at 01:00 and has a duration of 9 hours 30 minutes.

Luxor to Cairo by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Talgo Second Class, Horus, VIP Second Class, VIP First Class, and Talgo First Class.

Cairo to Alexandria

The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 136 miles, or approximately 218 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Alexandria, including car, minivan, bus, and train.The earliest departure leaves at 00:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

Cairo to Alexandria by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Horus, VIP First Class, VIP Second Class, Talgo First Class, and Talgo Second Class.

Alexandria to Cairo

The distance between Alexandria and Cairo is 136 miles, or approximately 218 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Cairo, including car, minivan, bus, and train.The earliest departure leaves at 00:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

Alexandria to Cairo by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Horus, VIP First Class, VIP Second Class, Talgo First Class, and Talgo Second Class.

Aswan to Cairo

The distance between Aswan and Cairo is 426 miles, or approximately 681 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Aswan to Cairo, including car, minivan, bus, and train.The earliest departure leaves at 01:00 and has a duration of 10 hours.

Aswan to Cairo by train

There are 8 travel classes for this journey, including: Second Class, First Class, Talgo Second Class, Third Class Russian Economy, Horus, VIP First Class, VIP Second Class, and Talgo First Class.

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Our travelers reviews about the ride with Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train)

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Based on 11 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled with Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train)

Stefan R.

30.12.2025