Alexandria to Edfu Train Times Today & Fares

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8 trains run daily from Alexandria to Edfu. The first leaves at 5:45 AM and the last at 9:45 PM; the fastest is train 2008 at 13 hrs 57 min. Fares range from EGP 165 to EGP 2678. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Giza. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 21 September 2026. Sleeper cabins are sold by Abela Egypt.

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First train 5:45 AMTrain 3008Russian ACfrom Alexandria to Edfu 15h25 stops984 km

Alexandria to Edfu train timetable

8 trains a day

Alexandria to Edfu train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 3008	Russian AC	5:45 AM	8:45 PM	15h	25 stops	984 km	Third Class AC 290	Express — main towns
Train 164	Russian	12:00 PM	5:45 AMnext day	17h 45m	36 stops	984 km	Third Class (Fan) 165	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 88	Spanish AC	5:50 PM	9:43 AMnext day	15h 53m	30 stops	984 km	Second Class AC 410 First Class AC 600	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1088	Sleeper + Abu El Hol	7:20 PM	10:25 AMnext day	15h 5m	8 stops	984 km	Second Class AC 650 Double Cabin 1785 Single Cabin 2678	Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1008	Russian	7:50 PM	10:51 AMnext day	15h 1m	23 stops	984 km	Third Class (Fan) 165	Express — major stations only
Train 2008	VIP	8:00 PM	9:57 AMnext day	13h 57m	11 stops	984 km	Second Class AC 410 First Class AC 600	Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902	Spanish AC	8:10 PM	11:43 AMnext day	15h 33m	20 stops	984 km	Second Class AC 410 First Class AC 600	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006	Russian AC	9:45 PM	11:52 AMnext day	14h 7m	14 stops	984 km	Third Class AC 290	Express — major stations only

Boarding stations in Alexandria

Boarding in Alexandria

Alexandria Train StationDeparture station Sidi Gaber stationabout 15 min after Alexandria

Related train trips

Alexandria → Cairo Alexandria → Tanta Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Aswan → Edfu Alexandria → Itay Barud Alexandria → Beni Suef Alexandria → Berket Saba Alexandria → Qena

Alexandria to Edfu train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Edfu?

The fastest, train 2008, takes 13 hrs 57 min; the slowest, train 164, takes 17 hrs 45 min; half the trains arrive in 15 hrs 5 min or less, over 984 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Giza and Cairo.

When are the first and last trains from Alexandria to Edfu?

The first is train 3008 at 5:45 AM and the last is train 3006 at 9:45 PM: 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 6 in the evening.

How much is the Alexandria to Edfu train ticket?

EGP 165 to 2678 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 165, Third Class AC 290, Second Class AC 410–650, Single Cabin 2678. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Alexandria to Edfu train leave from?

All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (8 of 8, 4 km). Direct trains to Edfu also run from Sidi Gaber (8). They arrive at Edfu Train Station.

How do I book a Alexandria to Edfu train ticket?

Of the 8 trains on this route, the 8 air-conditioned ones are booked online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, by phone on 1661 up to an hour before, or at the station until departure. Sleeper cabins (1) are booked only with Abela Egypt.