City / Markaz in Sharqia · Aswan, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Abu Simbel
Zagazig (Sharqia) Travel Guide 2026
Zagazig is a city / markaz in Sharqia (Aswan, Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Abu Simbel), Egypt, with a population of 430,445 and regional transit links via Luxor & Valley of the Kings Central Station and Luxor International Airport (LXR) & Luxor Railway Station.
Province / StateSharqia
Population430,445
Rail HubLuxor & Valley of the Kings Central Station
Airport GatewayLuxor International Airport (LXR) & Luxor Railway Station
Highlights & What to See in Zagazig
- Zagazig Historic Center & Cultural District
- Zagazig Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Sharqia Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Luxor & Valley of the Kings Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Zagazig via Luxor & Valley of the Kings 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.