Cairo - Getting There By Rail
Rail services: Cairo is connected to the other major Egyptian cities, such as Alexandria (journey time - 2 hours 20 minutes), Luxor (11 to 12 hours) and Aswan (14 hours). If travelling along the Nile Valley (as opposed to within the Nile Delta), tourists must use the guarded ‘tourist trains' for security reasons. You can reserve tickets up to seven days in advance at Ramses Station. Abela Egypt (tel: (02) 2574 9274; website: www.sleepingtrains.com) runs first-class sleeping trains, primarily to Luxor and Aswan. It is possible to book these through its website or the Egyptian State Railway number, or the Central Reservation Office outside the station, but it is easiest to use a travel desk at a major hotel or at local travel agencies for a small commission. Foreign students are entitled to a substantial discount with a valid student card.
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