City / Markaz in Qalyubia · Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Dendera
Qalyub (Qalyubia) Travel Guide 2026
Qalyub is a city / markaz in Qalyubia (Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Dendera), Egypt, with a population of 156,363 and regional transit links via Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Central Station and Cairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations.
Province / StateQalyubia
Population156,363
Rail HubGiza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Central Station
Airport GatewayCairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations
Highlights & What to See in Qalyub
- Qalyub Historic Center & Cultural District
- Qalyub Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Qalyubia Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Qalyub via Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara Central Station (Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87)) and local transit using Cairo Pass.