Getting to Luxor by Train

Getting to Luxor by Train

Egypt in general and Luxor in particular is a very beautiful place to visit. Bit unless you are assured of a comfortable journey that demands of a convenient and a comfortable means of transportation, the thrill involved is totally marred.

Luxor in Egypt is blessed to have a train service. Egyptian railways are accepted as the most reliable and the comfortable ways to travel from Luxor to different parts of Egypt. See the beautiful views from the trains as you pass through the ancient sites that remind one of the ancient culture and the civilization.

The trains that depart from and arrive at Luxor leave from Ahmed Halmi terminal near Ramses Station. There are regular trains from Luxor to Aswan, Alexandria, Suez and Cairo.

Most of the tourists prefer getting to Luxor by trains as smoking is allowed in the train coaches. Thus people who cannot live without lighting a cigar prefer trains to reach Luxor. Students also love to take to Luxor as they are to pay only 50% of the fares. Moreover the buses and planes are a bit expensive means to reach your destination. As such getting to Luxor by trains is a very pleasant option.

But it is always advised to but the tickets beforehand. If you do not have the tickets and but require it urgently then greasing the palms of a porter can do things for you.

Egyptian trains offer1st and 2nd class service for their boarders and are equipped with dining cars for long distance travel. As such get a window side seat and see the beautiful view of the scenic sights as train crosses them.
If you are coming to Luxor by from Aswan or Cairo, then avail the trains as they are the best way. This is a part of the domestic train line that runs along the Nile. It operates twice a day and are schedules to leave in the morning and at the night. The line runs from Cairo to the north and Aswan in the south.
So getting to Luxor by trains is the best way to reach your destination.

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