Giza, Luxor temples and Aswan by felucca
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile
Luxor to Aswan
Luxor and Aswan sit about 180 km (112 mi) apart in a straight line, with Aswan to the south. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile itinerary, a 10-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 180 km · 112 mi
- Est. road distance
- 216–252 km
- Est. drive time
- 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By train
Our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.
By car
Driving is an estimated 216–252 km (134–156 mi) and 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.
Fly Cairo to Luxor or Aswan in about an hour, or take the overnight sleeper train. Between Luxor and Aswan, a three- or four-night Nile cruise or a dahabiya stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Use Uber or Careem in Cairo.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Aswan
Nile cataract town of granite islands, Nubian villages and island temples. Stay 2–3 nights.
Philae Temple
Temple of Isis rebuilt on Agilkia Island, reached by motorboat.
Felucca sail around Elephantine Island
Traditional sailboat trip past granite boulders, Kitchener's Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
Aswan Botanical Garden
Kitchener's Island garden of tropical trees and palms in the middle of the Nile.
El Dokka
Island restaurant serving Nubian dishes, reached by its own free boat.
Old Cataract Terrace
Afternoon tea on the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract terrace, where Agatha Christie stayed.
Nubian Village of Gharb Soheil
Painted Nubian houses on the West Bank reached by boat, with home cafés and crafts.
Before you leave Luxor
Ancient Thebes, with temples on the east bank and royal tombs on the west. Stay 3 nights.
On this curated route
Where Luxor → Aswan sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Aswan to Luxor is the same 180 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in January, when Aswan averages highs 2°C warmer than Luxor.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor high | 22° | 25° | 30° | 35° | 39° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 40° | 35° | 29° | 24° |
| Aswan high | 24° | 27° | 32° | 37° | 41° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 42° | 38° | 31° | 26° |
| Luxor rain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aswan rain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Aswan month guides.
Luxor to Aswan: questions travelers ask
How far is Luxor from Aswan?
Luxor is about 180 km (112 mi) from Aswan in a straight line, with Aswan to the south. By road, we estimate 216–252 km (134–156 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Luxor to Aswan?
An estimated 2 h 15 min – 3 h 45 min, assuming 216–252 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.
Which itineraries include the trip from Luxor to Aswan?
Our Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile itinerary includes this leg. Egypt: Pyramids & the Nile runs about 10 days across 3 stops, best in Oct – Apr.
Getting to Luxor
- Cairo & Giza to Luxor 504 km
Guides for both ends
- Luxor travel guide
- Luxor weather best time to visit
- Aswan travel guide
- Aswan weather best time to visit
Aswan by month
Plan Luxor → Aswan with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.