The options compared
| Option | Duration | Price found | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Hurghada-Luxor, then train Luxor-Aswan | about 8 h (4 h bus, 3 h 07 train) | 23 to 45 dollars | small budget, able to sleep in Luxor |
| Private car or taxi | about 6 h 45 | shuttle about 150 to 180 dollars | groups, families, luggage |
| Flight via Cairo (Egyptair, Air Cairo) | 4 to 5 h door to door, up to 4 h 40 some days | not found | little time, bigger budget |
| 3-day cruise from Hurghada | 3 days | see the offer | all included, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan |
Our choice
- To see Aswan and the Nile: the 3-day cruise, which handles transport and temples; see the 2-3 day cruise from Hurghada.
- To simply get there: the private car if you are two or more; the bus then train if you travel alone and the schedule suits you. To reach Luxor: Hurghada to Luxor.
- On the spot: once in Aswan, the private half-day "High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae" (70 to 98 dollars) is the most booked; see Aswan, Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. For Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel from Hurghada.
Good to know before leaving
- No direct train: trains go through Luxor; check the schedule (about one train every 3 hours according to a comparison site).
- Duration: a comparison site's figures are estimates; allow margin, especially before a flight.
- Driver: agree the price and the number of bags before getting in.
FAQ
Is there a train from Hurghada to Aswan? No, there is no direct train: you must go through Luxor.
What is the cheapest way? The bus then the train, about 23 to 45 dollars.
Can you do Aswan in one day from Hurghada? Not as a day trip; there is a 3-day cruise.
How many kilometres? About 500 km.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 26 October 2026.
