@EgyptAdventuresTravel - I agree I'm American and live in Cairo. I have lived here since 2014 When I go back to the States for a month every year, I tell e everyone about Egypt. Pros and cons. From Cairo to Giza to Luxor to Aswan to Hurghada to Marsa Matrouh
@@danoneall4013 awesome, I love that! My first time in Egypt was in 2012, and I’m still hooked! I have an apartment in Garden City and split time between the USA and Egypt. Thanks for watching!
It's my pleasure! I'm glad you are finding it useful! Feel free to share with anyone else you know who will be traveling to Egypt. Enjoy your time there!
I’m not sure of the train options in the evening, but yes, this would work for someone who wants to see Alex without a guide. If going with a guide, I recommend just doing a private transfer, since you’ll use one with the tour guide anyway when in Alex. But either way, I’m excited for the new trains, even if they’re more expensive for foreigners than in the past.
Me too -- I've taken trains to tons of destinations in Egypt: Alex, Port Said, Minya, Sohag, Asyut, Luxor, Aswan...it's a great way to travel if you have the time!
I’ve never taken Go Bus to Alex, because I much prefer a microbus. However, feel free to go to Go Bus (dot) com and they have information in English on there 👍🏼
Definitely appreciate very much the approach and the detailed explanation of every step of the way. This makes it so easy and self explanatory and quite honestly had I known that, I probably would not have even bothered to go through the travel agent , which we did last year. For the reference, if you register as a foreigner and go through travel agents, they end up having to have Police escort you all the way up until you get in your seat. As much as it makes you feel like a VIP, yet I could do without the added stress and attention . Thanks a bunch
My pleasure! Yes, unfortunately when working with tour companies, the government requires them to go above and beyond to ensure everyone is safe. I appreciate your sharing that experience, so I can let people know what to expect when booking through a company.
I love your videos I am a subscriber for your channel . Make a video about Egyptian Christians . I am christian Egyptian and I am proud . Also make a video about a vacation in sharm el sheikh you will be relaxed and enjoyed try it in next summer . God bless you .
I have a video series about sharm that will come out in a month or two..stay tuned! Yes, a video on Coptic Orthodox Christians is a great idea-I’ll add it to the list!
So on the way back from Alex...we went to Sidi Gabor station (near our hotel)....a mistake....go to Misr, as Gus suggested, where theTalgo originates and you can get on early. We had to wait for 40 minutes....and it was very crowded etc. But a great trip! Greco-Roman Museum is a must.
It totally depends, yes-some folks would pay anything to not be in a cramped microbus! Go Bus also offers bus trips to/from Alex, if someone wants a more comfortable ride at a more affordable cost than the train.
Thanks for your informative video. I think there are 3 price brackets, one for Egyptian and 2nd for Arabs and third one for other foreigners. According to Masrawy article on May 1st , the price for a single sleeper cabin from Alexandria to Aswan will cost an Egyptian 1250 EGP and 1500 EGP for Arabs and 130 $ for others. I am assuming that all other routes and tickets will have a similar price fare system
Glad train is updated, but it's too much hassle for a foreigner traveling solo. I have hired a car service for a day trip to Alexandria for $70 USA dollars.
Excellent informative video. Thanks for that, really made it easier to plan. I wanted to ask, I will be travelling Dec 24 with family so will have 3 large (30KG) suitcases and 2 8KG suitcases, where in the train do you store luggage, is it safe, ie can you sit near them? Do they provide discounts to eldelry, disabled tourists? How much is a child ticket (7). I will be paying in UK pounds, so will bring cash and card. Or is it more convinent to travel in a 7 seater, if so how much would it cost and travel time? In Cairo, is there many 7 seaters? Just a thought, if you was to loose your paper ticket but had an picture of it on your mobile and card payment, would they allow this.
I just arrived in Cairo and feel like I've been taken for a real ride and taken advantage of. I've watched the videos and didn't follow the guidance, so I'll have to do better from here on out. I should have watched your videos 1st. I've been here for less than 48 hours, and I've already spent over 600 😢 Question: I'm staying at the Le Méridien, and I'd like to try this trip using your suggestion. Do I need to stay overnight? If so, where should I stay on the cheap
I’m glad you found my videos! If you’re taking the train, I recommend staying overnight. I like Le Metropole or the Steigenberger in downtown Alexandria. Cherry Maryski is ok, and is usually cheap.
Yes, you can buy tickets in advance, and I recommend doing so if you have the time to go to the train station a few days ahead of time. Have a great trip!
Thanks. I am planning to go Egypt in September 2024 and need to know how to get tickets from Luxor to Alexandria & Alexandria to Cairo. Is the process same for above or can i get these tickets in advance?
Yes, you would go to the same foreigner ticket office at any train station to buy the tickets, up to two weeks in advance, but you cannot buy them online unless it’s the Luxor - Cairo or reverse sleeper train (which I don’t recommend).
I started Egypt Adventures Travel because I’m obsessed with Egypt, and I want to bring many more tourists to Egypt, especially people from the USA, where I’m from. I want to change the narrative that some people have about travel to Egypt (some people come and have bad experiences), by helping my guests avoid all the potential pitfalls and have a great time here.
Thanks for all the info. I would like to ask if at this moment is available to book online tickets as a foreigner? Also in the station when you book tickets can you choose a specific seat (like window) and do you think one day before my train journey I will be able to find tickets or go even earlier like 2 or 3 days before. Thanks.
Foreigners cannot book tickets online, yet. You can choose a window or aisle seat when you buy the tickets, just ask :) You should be able to find a ticket one day in advance, but if you can go earlier, that's a great idea. Have a great trip!
@@firstneverfollows9988 I’m not sure-anyone know the answer to this? My guess is that they’re open the normal train reservation hours, but I’m not sure if this is 24 hours or not.
Hi Gus, I'll be doing the Cairo to Alexandria trip for work later this month and am hoping to travel by train, so this is very helpful, thank you! Could you advise with three questions I have on this? 1) So the rough cost of a return ticket travelling via the Talgo train bought at the station would be 70 USD? 2) Paying with credit card at the station was ok? 3) I'm planning to arrive at Cairo train station for about 8am in time for a 9am train, do you think there should still be available train tickets for that time on the day? My flight only lands at 5:15 to Cairo that morning, bit tight tbh
1. Yep! 2. Yep, for me it was. 3. That I’m not sure. There might be tickets, or might be sold out. If they are sold out, just exit the train and follow my video for taking a microbus!
@@nasalnasuha I paid with a Visa/Mastercard when I was in Egypt (debit or credit card, as long as it's a Visa/Mastercard, will be accepted), but I always recommend having cash as a backup, because sometimes credit card machines in Egypt do not work or are "down".
@@nasalnasuha I also paid with credit card during my February 2024 visit. They take you up the escalators to a quiet back office to buy the ticket. Just be ready for the extortionate price for non-Egyptians :/
I had a question I'm American My wifey is Egyptian Do the Egyptians get to pick their seat? Like if I take the same train as you did, my wife can sit next to me??
It's between 2.5-5 hours, depending on the speed of the train and if there are any delays. The nonstop Talgo trains are about 2.5 hours if no delays happen along the way.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thank you for the information it’s much appreciated. We’re leaving early for the train so hopefully goes smoothly. Great videos
Bro, they really coulda charge the same higher price for tourists but letting us buy it on internet in advance. I'm planning to visit Cairo and Alexandria in March next year and this necessity to buy it in person it's kinda odd.
Yes, they are going to add the functionality to the website eventually, but I would like to buy them online as well! Buying them in person is so inconvenient.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Sorry, I missed the reply. I actually got back from Egypt last a few weeks ago. My Egyptian friend was able to buy us both tickets without any issues. I didn't need to purchase a foreigner ticket. We had a good time in Alexandria.
I don’t know if it applies if you’re an Egyptian resident, but it does apply to non-Egyptian Arabs. However, if you look Egyptian and speak Egyptian Arabic, no one will probably notice.
Thank you for this video. What is the current foreigner ticket price for Luxor - Cairo, and Aswan - Cairo with the overnight Talgo train? I did a Google search and did not find a conclusive answer. Thanks.
You can find the prices and book tickets online for the normal train-there is no Talgo sleeper train. abelatrains.com/Home is the website, or just google “Abela Egypt Sleeper Train”
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thanks. But I do see Talgo (non-sleeper?) train schedules with Egyptian local ticket prices on the official website (Cairo - Luxor/Aswan). To Aswan, AC1 = 700 EGP, AC2 = 550 EGP; to Luxor, AC1 = 600 EGP, AC2 = 400 EGP. I understand they don't publish foreigner price at the moment. enr.gov.eg/o-city/obs/enr/railway/en/booktickets I was wondering if the overnight Talgo trains listed in official website are legit? I would imagine they are but I have yet to find an English UA-cam review of Talgo trains to Upper Egypt.
I'm glad you did not get fined! I would not recommend doing this, but for some people who want to take the risk of getting in trouble to save the $20, it seems like they are not enforcing the rule with every traveler.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel but we have extra permission from Ministry of Tourism and antiques - all tickets and entrance tickets we pay the same like Misr People.
As an Egyptian I can tell you that the government bear some of the cost to help their people especially who can't afford the price , for foreigner who has the capablity to pay it will be unfair that the country bear part of the cost for them , speacially if you have accepted service with such this train , a bit annoying but it's the truth 😅
Hey Gus, one question. Could we pay by Credit Card ? Currently, 30€ is almost 1600 EGP. At least, I have to pay in € and I don"t know how to change in Cairo.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Hello, thank you, I bought my ticket today, and I paid by credit card. Thank you very much........Now I have to do the same from Alexadria to Cairo in few days. :)
Not going to lie I would’ve caught this train from Alexandra to Cairo but for $25 it’s a bit ridiculous considering Egyptians are paying around $5 max for the same trip, you could just catch an Uber and it would be way cheaper than the $25 they’re trying to make you pay and would get you there in around 2/3 hours so what is the point really lol
I noticed at 2:54 it was showing on the sign Arab and Foreign Reservation office. I guess this means there are several prices dependent on your race and culture.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravelThe price is for Egyptians only. It differs from foreigners, whether Arabs or foreigners. This is just support from the government for the Egyptian citizen. It does not differentiate between Egyptians and foreigners. Welcome to Egypt.
it is only written like this because some Arab tourists think they are not considered foreigners. It is like when an Italian inbthe Netherlands regards him/herself as EU citizen. It is written that way to avoid any misunderstanding ( a polite way to say all foreigners even of arab countries shall pay the full ticket price, not the subsidized price of egyptian nationals)
Sometimes they check this on the train itself, sometimes at the station, it just depends. Whenever anyone is traveling between cities in Egypt, I recommend having a passport with.
Can you you please make a video about New Cairo You will find most of the international companies how have a branch in Egypt like Allianz , Mobil , Pesico , & others also New Cairo where the middle & rich people live in Egypt most of the companies are in the Cairo Festival City Area there is also in this area many entertainments I am an Egyptian and I love your videos because it supports Egypt's tourism .
Thank you for watching and for your support! I will have a video coming out about the New Capital in the next few months, because lots of tourists have been asking about it. I have never had any tourists be interested in visiting New Cairo, because they are most interested in the history of Egypt and the culture, where New Cairo is more focused on shopping malls, companies, and universities, but maybe an Egyptian person can make a video showing this area and explaining these things you shared? Either way, thank you for watching and commenting!
Last October, I tried to pay the foreigner ticket in EGP equivalent, but they didn't accept EGP instead insisted I pay in USD (which I didn't have with me at the time).
I’m sorry you had that experience. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to make this updated video. When I paid the USD equivalent, they let me pay via credit card instead of cash, so I recommend all foreigners have a visa or Mastercard with them so they can use it to buy tickets for the train and also tourist sites as needed 👍🏼. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@julianaayuyahya I’m sorry to hear this! Hopefully they fixed the system now since when I bought my ticket back in December everyone was paying with credit card.
u don’t have to pay $25 for tickets from Cairo to Alex ask someone for help to get u tickets it’s only cost u as $4 it’s shame on us to charge u extra money welcome to Egypt bro
I wouldn’t recommend this, because you may get asked to show your ticket on the train, and if they see you have an Egyptian ticket but if you look like a foreigner and don’t speak Arabic, they will ask to see your ID, and if they learn you aren’t Egyptian, they will fine you.
thnaks for an update. so even if u buy the ticket from online egyptian railways website ut wouldnt be honored . please update this . read on trip advisor that they honor th ticket . i suppose you know better. alos kids 3 years do they need to buy ticket
So far, ENR does not offer an option for foreigners to buy a ticket, just Egyptians. So yes, if you buy an Egyptian ticket from the ENR website, you may pay a fine. I’m not sure about tickets for 3 year old children-anyone have experience with this?
People from different nations can tell me if foreigners pay more in the public transport in your country? Cause in Brazil it's the same price to everyone . I can understand avout the museums and monuments, but the transport should be the same price. It's completely unfair with the foreigners.
I was frustrated when I first learned about the difference in cost, but then I just decided to take a bus-the buses cost the same for foreigners and Egyptians, and are just as fast as the trains.
Yeah, it's frustrating. Sometimes the bus is not as good as a train, for example from Luxor to Aswan. So we need to pay almost 10x more than others. The cost to live here in Egypt is good, but I feel angry sometimes for how they look to foreigners as a money sack.
@@patrickoalves I just keep in mind the average salary of an Egyptian person (around $100 -$150 USD TOTAL per month), and that helps me put things into perspective, and then to realize my economic privilege. I’m happy to spend $25 for a train ticket, on a Talgo train just like they’d have in Europe, where I’m sure a ticket would cost 25 Euros for a similar trip. I’m very, very happy to help subsidize transportation so that everyday, local Egyptian people can more easily afford the local fares.
@@Fatma-dt1jf yeah, but I don’t really mind that though-many Egyptians don’t have the money to afford the higher ticket costs, but foreigners do. Plus it’s a similar cost as taking a train almost anywhere else in the world. If you want to pay a really cheap rate (same as locals) to go to/from Alexandria, just take Go Bus or a microbus. I have videos showing how to do the microbuses (super easy). Best of luck and have a great trip!
You're right! I'm using the modern context here, as in, "the numbers we use in the English language". But yes, you can always add that context to share where the numerals themselves originated from. Linguistic history is fascinating!
Thanks for the video, the price of 25 - 35$ one way is exorbitant. I will never use it and I propose to all foreigners to avoid the train travel in Egypt.
It’s more expensive than the cost of the Egyptian ticket, yes. For those who want a cheaper option, get a $2-$3 microbus - video link is in the description.
I’m typing this from the Railway Station of Cairo and I 100% agree with you. Was totally desmotivating to know that I had to pay US$ 60 on a round trip just to know Alexandria. No way!
I'm really impressed by how passionate you are about Egypt and tourism there, creating a whole channel and making videos about it!
Thank you!
@EgyptAdventuresTravel - I agree
I'm American and live in Cairo. I have lived here since 2014
When I go back to the States for a month every year, I tell e everyone about Egypt. Pros and cons. From Cairo to Giza to Luxor to Aswan to Hurghada to Marsa Matrouh
@@danoneall4013 awesome, I love that! My first time in Egypt was in 2012, and I’m still hooked! I have an apartment in Garden City and split time between the USA and Egypt. Thanks for watching!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel - I'm in Cairo but a little Northeast from you near the airport (El-Nozha - Green Line Metro)
Thank you very much Gus, your videos have helped me a lot during my trip in Egypt 🙏 Your content is amazing and very informative
It's my pleasure! I'm glad you are finding it useful! Feel free to share with anyone else you know who will be traveling to Egypt. Enjoy your time there!
Thank you for the update, Gus. I am sure this will become a popular day trip option for visitors
I’m not sure of the train options in the evening, but yes, this would work for someone who wants to see Alex without a guide. If going with a guide, I recommend just doing a private transfer, since you’ll use one with the tour guide anyway when in Alex. But either way, I’m excited for the new trains, even if they’re more expensive for foreigners than in the past.
كل لما تشوف اجنبي قوله قتلت كام واحد برئ
Many Greetings from Poland.
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We traveling regular with trains in Egypt from many years to now.
Me too -- I've taken trains to tons of destinations in Egypt: Alex, Port Said, Minya, Sohag, Asyut, Luxor, Aswan...it's a great way to travel if you have the time!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel we come to Cairo at 14.04
I am visiting Egypt end of May.
Awesome, have a great trip!
Thank you. Your video is meaningful to me.
How was your trip to Egypt?
Nice and enjoyful@@yoyaoceans8233
Great! I'm an American living in Alexandria, Egypt. This was very helpful content.
Awesome! I love Alexandria-my favorite city in Egypt 😍
great , love the info 🙂
Thanks for watching and commenting!
What an incredible train
The talgo trains are gorgeous 🥰
مرحبا بك فى مصر
اذا اردت ركوب قطار غير التالجو يجب أن تحجز فى الدرجة الأولى وليس الثانية فى اى قطار طالما بنفس الثمن
Got tickets yesterday...35 Euro each way.....2 minutes....travel in 2 days time. with my blue ticket.....thanks Gus.....
My pleasure! Thank you for the update. I’m glad it was easy.
Wow 😍 it's so impressive how you know these places in Cairo and Alexandria so well in Arabic ❤🇪🇬
Thanks! 😃
I’ve been living in Egypt off and on for 12 years. I love it!
Thanks for this information. Can you please share information on the Go Bus journey from Cairo to Alexandria & back.
Thanks 🙏
I’ve never taken Go Bus to Alex, because I much prefer a microbus. However, feel free to go to Go Bus (dot) com and they have information in English on there 👍🏼
Definitely appreciate very much the approach and the detailed explanation of every step of the way. This makes it so easy and self explanatory and quite honestly had I known that, I probably would not have even bothered to go through the travel agent , which we did last year. For the reference, if you register as a foreigner and go through travel agents, they end up having to have Police escort you all the way up until you get in your seat. As much as it makes you feel like a VIP, yet I could do without the added stress and attention . Thanks a bunch
My pleasure! Yes, unfortunately when working with tour companies, the government requires them to go above and beyond to ensure everyone is safe. I appreciate your sharing that experience, so I can let people know what to expect when booking through a company.
very helpful
Glad it helped :)
Shukran شكرا for your great channel and honest opinions🇪🇬 ❤👏🙏💐
My pleasure
proud to be an Egyptian 🇪🇬
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العلم بتاعها ذي اوكرانيا بس عليه ميناء الاسكندرية🤧🌞
I am proud to be a german
Great! your content is beneficial even for Egyptians
My pleasure!
Beautifully explained, thank you!
My pleasure!
I love your videos I am a subscriber for your channel . Make a video about Egyptian Christians . I am christian Egyptian and I am proud . Also make a video about a vacation in sharm el sheikh you will be relaxed and enjoyed try it in next
summer . God bless you .
I have a video series about sharm that will come out in a month or two..stay tuned!
Yes, a video on Coptic Orthodox Christians is a great idea-I’ll add it to the list!
Love it! Really helpful for planning my trip to Alexandria
Glad it was helpful!
very good Information ! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
So on the way back from Alex...we went to Sidi Gabor station (near our hotel)....a mistake....go to Misr, as Gus suggested, where theTalgo originates and you can get on early.
We had to wait for 40 minutes....and it was very crowded etc. But a great trip! Greco-Roman Museum is a must.
I’m glad you had a great trip! Thanks for sharing your experience. The Graeco-Roman museum was closed for so long-I’m elated that it’s open again!
Definitely worth the price for the comfort over being on a bus.
It totally depends, yes-some folks would pay anything to not be in a cramped microbus!
Go Bus also offers bus trips to/from Alex, if someone wants a more comfortable ride at a more affordable cost than the train.
Are the sites walkable from the train station?
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Thanks for your informative video. I think there are 3 price brackets, one for Egyptian and 2nd for Arabs and third one for other foreigners. According to Masrawy article on May 1st , the price for a single sleeper cabin from Alexandria to Aswan will cost an Egyptian 1250 EGP and 1500 EGP for Arabs and 130 $ for others. I am assuming that all other routes and tickets will have a similar price fare system
I’ve never seen a sleeper train from Alexandria to Aswan? The only one I’ve seen is from Cairo to Aswan.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel
Ok the prices for Cairo to Aswan, the point was there are 3 different categories according to masrawy.
Glad train is updated, but it's too much hassle for a foreigner traveling solo. I have hired a car service for a day trip to Alexandria for $70 USA dollars.
Yes, a train is definitely less convenient (and more expensive!) than just a car. I prefer going like the locals go and taking a microbus.
Welcome in our country
Thank you!
Ramsees is a real complex, anyone who goes there for the first time gets lost, even Egyptians themselves 😂
Yes, it really is! Hopefully this video helps foreigners who need to buy tickets not get lost!
Excellent informative video. Thanks for that, really made it easier to plan.
I wanted to ask, I will be travelling Dec 24 with family so will have 3 large (30KG) suitcases and 2 8KG suitcases, where in the train do you store luggage, is it safe, ie can you sit near them?
Do they provide discounts to eldelry, disabled tourists? How much is a child ticket (7). I will be paying in UK pounds, so will bring cash and card.
Or is it more convinent to travel in a 7 seater, if so how much would it cost and travel time?
In Cairo, is there many 7 seaters?
Just a thought, if you was to loose your paper ticket but had an picture of it on your mobile and card payment, would they allow this.
Hi there,
For all of these questions, I’d be happy to set up a consultation appointment. You can email me at gus@egyptadventurestravel.com.
Thanks!
I just arrived in Cairo and feel like I've been taken for a real ride and taken advantage of. I've watched the videos and didn't follow the guidance, so I'll have to do better from here on out. I should have watched your videos 1st. I've been here for less than 48 hours, and I've already spent over 600 😢
Question: I'm staying at the Le Méridien, and I'd like to try this trip using your suggestion. Do I need to stay overnight? If so, where should I stay on the cheap
I’m glad you found my videos! If you’re taking the train, I recommend staying overnight. I like Le Metropole or the Steigenberger in downtown Alexandria. Cherry Maryski is ok, and is usually cheap.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel I appreciate the reply and the recommendation. I will follow your suggestions.
Great description...planning to go next week...do you know if I can book/pay for tickets a few days in advance..John K
Yes, you can buy tickets in advance, and I recommend doing so if you have the time to go to the train station a few days ahead of time. Have a great trip!
Can buy online now or need to go purchasing at counter?
@@nasalnasuha Foreigners need to buy in person (or have your travel agency buy the ticket for you), but Egyptian can buy tickets in advance online.
Thanks. I am planning to go Egypt in September 2024 and need to know how to get tickets from Luxor to Alexandria & Alexandria to Cairo.
Is the process same for above or can i get these tickets in advance?
Yes, you would go to the same foreigner ticket office at any train station to buy the tickets, up to two weeks in advance, but you cannot buy them online unless it’s the Luxor - Cairo or reverse sleeper train (which I don’t recommend).
Why did you decide to start the Adventure Egypt agency? Thanks
I started Egypt Adventures Travel because I’m obsessed with Egypt, and I want to bring many more tourists to Egypt, especially people from the USA, where I’m from. I want to change the narrative that some people have about travel to Egypt (some people come and have bad experiences), by helping my guests avoid all the potential pitfalls and have a great time here.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Good point. They have a 30% poverty rate and people need to understand that. They are good people.
Thanks for all the info. I would like to ask if at this moment is available to book online tickets as a foreigner?
Also in the station when you book tickets can you choose a specific seat (like window) and do you think one day before my train journey I will be able to find tickets or go even earlier like 2 or 3 days before. Thanks.
Foreigners cannot book tickets online, yet.
You can choose a window or aisle seat when you buy the tickets, just ask :)
You should be able to find a ticket one day in advance, but if you can go earlier, that's a great idea.
Have a great trip!
Is the foreigner reservation office 24hours open?@EgyptAdventuresTravel
@@firstneverfollows9988 I’m not sure-anyone know the answer to this? My guess is that they’re open the normal train reservation hours, but I’m not sure if this is 24 hours or not.
Hi Gus
The station you are talking about, is that Misr Station?
The one in Alexandria, yes! Mahattet Masr (or Misr, however you want to spell it). It’s pronounced “MUH-hah-tet M-ah-sr”.
Hi Gus, I'll be doing the Cairo to Alexandria trip for work later this month and am hoping to travel by train, so this is very helpful, thank you! Could you advise with three questions I have on this? 1) So the rough cost of a return ticket travelling via the Talgo train bought at the station would be 70 USD? 2) Paying with credit card at the station was ok? 3) I'm planning to arrive at Cairo train station for about 8am in time for a 9am train, do you think there should still be available train tickets for that time on the day? My flight only lands at 5:15 to Cairo that morning, bit tight tbh
1. Yep!
2. Yep, for me it was.
3. That I’m not sure. There might be tickets, or might be sold out. If they are sold out, just exit the train and follow my video for taking a microbus!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Massive thanks Gus 👍. Oh and can do you know if the Microbus can be paid for with credit card, or just EGP cash?
Hello, can I pay with debit card?
@@nasalnasuha I paid with a Visa/Mastercard when I was in Egypt (debit or credit card, as long as it's a Visa/Mastercard, will be accepted), but I always recommend having cash as a backup, because sometimes credit card machines in Egypt do not work or are "down".
@@nasalnasuha I also paid with credit card during my February 2024 visit. They take you up the escalators to a quiet back office to buy the ticket. Just be ready for the extortionate price for non-Egyptians :/
I had a question
I'm American
My wifey is Egyptian
Do the Egyptians get to pick their seat? Like if I take the same train as you did, my wife can sit next to me??
I’m not sure-you’d need to ask at the ticket office. I think it should be possible.
Great channel , plz continue
Thank you!
How long is the train ride from Alexandria
It's between 2.5-5 hours, depending on the speed of the train and if there are any delays. The nonstop Talgo trains are about 2.5 hours if no delays happen along the way.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thank you for the information it’s much appreciated. We’re leaving early for the train so hopefully goes smoothly. Great videos
Bro, they really coulda charge the same higher price for tourists but letting us buy it on internet in advance. I'm planning to visit Cairo and Alexandria in March next year and this necessity to buy it in person it's kinda odd.
Yes, they are going to add the functionality to the website eventually, but I would like to buy them online as well! Buying them in person is so inconvenient.
Is the train from Cairo to Luxor still running? The one that's about 200EGP one way?
Yes, but like this train, it now has a different price for foreigners, set in a USD amount.
This train is available for going to alexandria to luxor ???
The Talgo? No, just the older trains at the moment go to Luxor.
Is there any train that goes to Siwa from Alexandria ?
No
Is it possible to purchase tickets where the seats are together if you have an Egyptian ticket and a foreigner ticket?
I’m not sure-has anyone had experience with this?
Yes, I have done this the VIP foreigner office will book both the tickets at the same time for you.
Thank you!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Sorry, I missed the reply. I actually got back from Egypt last a few weeks ago. My Egyptian friend was able to buy us both tickets without any issues. I didn't need to purchase a foreigner ticket. We had a good time in Alexandria.
Does the policy for foreigners apply to non Egyptians arabs too? And if you are an egyptian resident does it still apply?
I don’t know if it applies if you’re an Egyptian resident, but it does apply to non-Egyptian Arabs. However, if you look Egyptian and speak Egyptian Arabic, no one will probably notice.
Thank you for this video. What is the current foreigner ticket price for Luxor - Cairo, and Aswan - Cairo with the overnight Talgo train? I did a Google search and did not find a conclusive answer. Thanks.
You can find the prices and book tickets online for the normal train-there is no Talgo sleeper train. abelatrains.com/Home is the website, or just google “Abela Egypt Sleeper Train”
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thanks. But I do see Talgo (non-sleeper?) train schedules with Egyptian local ticket prices on the official website (Cairo - Luxor/Aswan). To Aswan, AC1 = 700 EGP, AC2 = 550 EGP; to Luxor, AC1 = 600 EGP, AC2 = 400 EGP. I understand they don't publish foreigner price at the moment. enr.gov.eg/o-city/obs/enr/railway/en/booktickets I was wondering if the overnight Talgo trains listed in official website are legit? I would imagine they are but I have yet to find an English UA-cam review of Talgo trains to Upper Egypt.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel is this website tickets are foreigner tickets?
Yes, the Ablea website is for foreigner tickets. I much prefer the flight, because it’s the same price, and way more comfortable, and only one hour!
We buy every time tickets for 4-5 USD ( for Egyptians) last time too.
I'm glad you did not get fined! I would not recommend doing this, but for some people who want to take the risk of getting in trouble to save the $20, it seems like they are not enforcing the rule with every traveler.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel but we have extra permission from Ministry of Tourism and antiques - all tickets and entrance tickets we pay the same like Misr People.
That makes sense-so to anyone reading, don’t do this, unless you have the same permissions and paperwork.
As an Egyptian I can tell you that the government bear some of the cost to help their people especially who can't afford the price , for foreigner who has the capablity to pay it will be unfair that the country bear part of the cost for them , speacially if you have accepted service with such this train , a bit annoying but it's the truth 😅
@@waelzedan7172I don't get the complaints, I don't mind helping the local economy
How much would a normal special class train cost for foreigners
Depends on the train and which class. Usually it’s between $35-45 USD one way per person.
Hey Gus, one question. Could we pay by Credit Card ? Currently, 30€ is almost 1600 EGP. At least, I have to pay in € and I don"t know how to change in Cairo.
Yes, I paid with credit card. Sometimes the machines don’t work, but you should be able to pay with a visa or Mastercard.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Hello, thank you, I bought my ticket today, and I paid by credit card. Thank you very much........Now I have to do the same from Alexadria to Cairo in few days. :)
I'll be there next week... NGL, kinda scared 😂
Scared why?
Not going to lie I would’ve caught this train from Alexandra to Cairo but for $25 it’s a bit ridiculous considering Egyptians are paying around $5 max for the same trip, you could just catch an Uber and it would be way cheaper than the $25 they’re trying to make you pay and would get you there in around 2/3 hours so what is the point really lol
Yes--the price is really steep compared to what is used to cost, so for most trips to Alexandria, I opt to pay the $3/4 for the microbus.
What time does the Talgo leave Cairo in the morning
There are several different times-check with the office to find the time that works best for you.
I noticed at 2:54 it was showing on the sign Arab and Foreign Reservation office. I guess this means there are several prices dependent on your race and culture.
Hi Gary, as far as I know, Arabs pay the same foreigner price as well. Could anyone confirm?
@@EgyptAdventuresTravelThe price is for Egyptians only. It differs from foreigners, whether Arabs or foreigners. This is just support from the government for the Egyptian citizen. It does not differentiate between Egyptians and foreigners. Welcome to Egypt.
it is only written like this because some Arab tourists think they are not considered foreigners. It is like when an Italian inbthe Netherlands regards him/herself as EU citizen. It is written that way to avoid any misunderstanding ( a polite way to say all foreigners even of arab countries shall pay the full ticket price, not the subsidized price of egyptian nationals)
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Do they ask for a passport or iqama when entering (in Cairo) or exiting (in Alexandria) when by train? Thnx 🌱
Sometimes they check this on the train itself, sometimes at the station, it just depends. Whenever anyone is traveling between cities in Egypt, I recommend having a passport with.
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Thanks for watching!
How long is the train ride?
2.5-3 hours.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thank you
Can you you please make a video about New Cairo
You will find most of the international companies how have a branch in Egypt like Allianz , Mobil , Pesico , & others also New Cairo where the middle & rich people live in Egypt most of the companies are in the Cairo Festival City Area there is also in this area many entertainments
I am an Egyptian and I love your videos because it supports Egypt's tourism .
Thank you for watching and for your support!
I will have a video coming out about the New Capital in the next few months, because lots of tourists have been asking about it.
I have never had any tourists be interested in visiting New Cairo, because they are most interested in the history of Egypt and the culture, where New Cairo is more focused on shopping malls, companies, and universities, but maybe an Egyptian person can make a video showing this area and explaining these things you shared?
Either way, thank you for watching and commenting!
You are more than welcome you are a very friendly person and I really thank you for your videos which support Egyptian Tourism .
@@phoebenader615 my pleasure! ❤️
Last October, I tried to pay the foreigner ticket in EGP equivalent, but they didn't accept EGP instead insisted I pay in USD (which I didn't have with me at the time).
I’m sorry you had that experience. That’s one of the reasons I wanted to make this updated video. When I paid the USD equivalent, they let me pay via credit card instead of cash, so I recommend all foreigners have a visa or Mastercard with them so they can use it to buy tickets for the train and also tourist sites as needed 👍🏼.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
I am certain they take CC
@@affandina100 me too 👍🏼
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel I asked to pay by card at the station, but they refused to accept it.. USD cash only (or other foreign currency) they said.
@@julianaayuyahya I’m sorry to hear this! Hopefully they fixed the system now since when I bought my ticket back in December everyone was paying with credit card.
u don’t have to pay $25 for tickets from Cairo to Alex ask someone for help to get u tickets it’s only cost u as $4 it’s shame on us to charge u extra money welcome to Egypt bro
I wouldn’t recommend this, because you may get asked to show your ticket on the train, and if they see you have an Egyptian ticket but if you look like a foreigner and don’t speak Arabic, they will ask to see your ID, and if they learn you aren’t Egyptian, they will fine you.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel dude we are sorry to hear that it’s being sisi ruler and governor is big corruption you couldn’t find any where around world
can u visit Coptic locations in egypt ?
I’ve visited a lot of them! They’re on the list for places to make videos about.
Do you speak Arabic>?
ايوه 😎 باتكلم مصري
Nice video thank for information, but think of voice when you talking it is very nosey round on så sometimes we can not understand what you say
Sorry!
thnaks for an update. so even if u buy the ticket from online egyptian railways website ut wouldnt be honored . please update this . read on trip advisor that they honor th ticket . i suppose you know better. alos kids 3 years do they need to buy ticket
So far, ENR does not offer an option for foreigners to buy a ticket, just Egyptians. So yes, if you buy an Egyptian ticket from the ENR website, you may pay a fine. I’m not sure about tickets for 3 year old children-anyone have experience with this?
People from different nations can tell me if foreigners pay more in the public transport in your country? Cause in Brazil it's the same price to everyone . I can understand avout the museums and monuments, but the transport should be the same price. It's completely unfair with the foreigners.
I was frustrated when I first learned about the difference in cost, but then I just decided to take a bus-the buses cost the same for foreigners and Egyptians, and are just as fast as the trains.
Yeah, it's frustrating. Sometimes the bus is not as good as a train, for example from Luxor to Aswan. So we need to pay almost 10x more than others.
The cost to live here in Egypt is good, but I feel angry sometimes for how they look to foreigners as a money sack.
By the way. It is an amazing video, keep doing it! It's really good!
@@patrickoalves thanks!
@@patrickoalves I just keep in mind the average salary of an Egyptian person (around $100 -$150 USD TOTAL per month), and that helps me put things into perspective, and then to realize my economic privilege. I’m happy to spend $25 for a train ticket, on a Talgo train just like they’d have in Europe, where I’m sure a ticket would cost 25 Euros for a similar trip. I’m very, very happy to help subsidize transportation so that everyday, local Egyptian people can more easily afford the local fares.
The Bus it is ...
Enjoy your trip!
The ticket price is so expensive !
It’s definitely more expensive than it used to be, although with how much the currency has been devalued, it’s close to what it used to be.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel and it’s more expensive compared to what Egyptians pay!
@@Fatma-dt1jf yeah, but I don’t really mind that though-many Egyptians don’t have the money to afford the higher ticket costs, but foreigners do. Plus it’s a similar cost as taking a train almost anywhere else in the world.
If you want to pay a really cheap rate (same as locals) to go to/from Alexandria, just take Go Bus or a microbus. I have videos showing how to do the microbuses (super easy).
Best of luck and have a great trip!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel do you plan ( sports included) trips?
@@Fatma-dt1jf what do you mean by “sports included”? What type of sports?
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Thanks for watching!
English numbers are Arabic actually 🧐
You're right! I'm using the modern context here, as in, "the numbers we use in the English language". But yes, you can always add that context to share where the numerals themselves originated from. Linguistic history is fascinating!
04:55 😂😂😂
Yeah, seems like there are still a few things to work on 😂
Why do you vocal fry???
What’s that? 🤔
Thanks for the video, the price of 25 - 35$ one way is exorbitant. I will never use it and I propose to all foreigners to avoid the train travel in Egypt.
It’s more expensive than the cost of the Egyptian ticket, yes. For those who want a cheaper option, get a $2-$3 microbus - video link is in the description.
Good for you. Shame you can't afford such a small fee for a gorgeous train. Your life must be sad.
@@noarafferty to pay 10 times more, that is an unacceptable discrimination against foreign tourists.
I’m typing this from the Railway Station of Cairo and I 100% agree with you. Was totally desmotivating to know that I had to pay US$ 60 on a round trip just to know Alexandria. No way!
@@vinne1989 hop outside and just grab a microbus-check out my UA-cam videos on the topic if you want a guide. Microbuses are only $2-3 one way.
😊first class, and none working, what a disgrace
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