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

3.9(15 reviews)

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

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the trip was great, the staff was very nice and the seat very wide and comfortable. the toilet are very clean also. IMPORTANT: As we have AC, it is FREEZING cold, so take a good jumper/sweat or something to cover yourselves
owen b.09.08.2026
Very nice ride. Clean cars and good food.
Ramon R.22.06.2026
Really excellent. Comfortable, clean and well presented. Timings on web sites were confusing with some saying 2 hours trip and others saying 2. 5 hours…. But if you’re not in a hurry a nice way to travel
Mark A.18.05.2026
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

Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train)’s popular routes

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 minivan, bus, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 23:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

Cairo to Alexandria by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Horus, Talgo First Class, Talgo Second Class, First Class, Second Class, VIP First Class, and VIP Second 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 bus, minivan, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 23:00 and has a duration of 9 hours 30 minutes.

Luxor to Cairo by train

There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Horus, Talgo First Class, Talgo Second Class, Second Class, VIP Second Class, First Class, and VIP First 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 minivan, bus, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 23:00 and has a duration of 3 hours.

Alexandria to Cairo by train

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

Cairo to Aswan

The distance between Cairo and Aswan is 401 miles, or approximately 642 kilometers.There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Aswan, including bus, minivan, car, and train.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 17:30 and has a duration of 12 hours.

Cairo to Aswan by train

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

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 bus, minivan, car, and train.

Cairo to Luxor by train

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

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

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Based on 15 reviews from Bookaway users who traveled with Egyptian National Railways (VIP Train)

owen b.

09.08.2026