Is it possible to ride ordinary trains in Egypt as foreigners?

We are planning to take the train from Aswan to Luxor in the morning to continue on by bus to the Red Sea in the afternoon.

There is a deluxe train at 7:30am, but we won't be able to make it due to our ferry constraints. There is also an ordinary train at 9:30 am. Even third class tickets are not available to be purchased in advance for this train.

Is it possible for two German tourists to take such train?

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Can tourists use trains in Egypt?

However, on the Cairo\u2013Luxor/Aswan route, foreigners are only allowed to use four \u201ctourist trains\u201d (two of which are sleepers), whose compartments are guarded by gun-toting plainclothes cops. Buying tickets can get complicated at the largest stations, where separate queues exist for different ticket classes.

Can foreigners buy train tickets in Egypt?

You must book the train through Watania a few days prior to travelling (http://wataniasleepingtrains.com/) and pay online. You will notice there are two difference prices, one for Egyptians and one for foreigners. The price difference is excessive!!

How do tourist get around in Egypt?

The best way to get around Egypt is by air although there are reliable bus and train services, as it's often far from one tourist center to another. Domestic flight service is mainly provided by Egypt Air, but Nile Air has a few services between Cairo and other major cities.

Is it easy to get around in Egypt?

It's quick, easy, and cheap. Buses are how the majority of Egyptians get around the country. You can get almost anywhere on the bus, and the service is reliable and relatively safe. Service is divided up geographically between a number of older companies including West Delta, East Delta, Upper Egypt, and Pullman.

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