In depth 1
Our long reads on this side of Cairo.
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The back story
Cairo by metro, monorail, train and plane
Two airports, three metro lines, a new monorail, the trains from Ramses Station and the sleeper to Luxor and Aswan.
7 of the best · Cairo, Egypt
Getting In and Around Cairo by Metro, Train and Plane
Cairo International and Sphinx airports, the three metro lines and the East Nile monorail, the trains from Ramses Station and the sleepers to Luxor and Aswan.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three places we would send a friend to first, chosen by people who know Cairo well.
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The back story
Cairo by metro, monorail, train and plane
Two airports, three metro lines, a new monorail, the trains from Ramses Station and the sleeper to Luxor and Aswan.
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The full list: Getting Around, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
Arriving 2
Two airports.
In the city 2
Metro and monorail.
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Cairo Monorail (East Nile line)
From the Cairo Stadium area east to the New Administrative Capital.
By train 2
Alexandria and the Nile valley.
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Overnight
Abela sleeper trains to Luxor and Aswan
The overnight sleeper trains from Cairo and Giza to Luxor and Aswan.
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From Ramses Station
Egyptian National Railways
Trains from Ramses Station to Alexandria and the Nile valley.
