Alexandria to Qena Train Times Today & Fares

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10 trains run daily from Alexandria to Qena. The first leaves at 5:45 AM and the last at 10:15 PM; the fastest is train 2008 at 11 hrs 25 min. Fares range from EGP 150 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 Qena 12h 20m19 stops816 km

Alexandria to Qena train timetable

10 trains a day

Alexandria to Qena train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 3008	Russian AC	5:45 AM	6:05 PM	12h 20m	19 stops	816 km	Third Class AC 250	Express — main towns
Train 158	Russian	7:25 AM	9:28 PM	14h 3m	32 stops	816 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164	Russian	12:00 PM	1:45 AMnext day	13h 45m	27 stops	816 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	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	6:57 AMnext day	13h 7m	23 stops	816 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	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	7:45 AMnext day	12h 25m	6 stops	816 km	Second Class AC 450 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	8:10 AMnext day	12h 20m	19 stops	816 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	Express — major stations only
Train 2008	VIP	8:00 PM	7:25 AMnext day	11h 25m	9 stops	816 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902	Spanish AC	8:10 PM	9:10 AMnext day	13h	17 stops	816 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	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	9:25 AMnext day	11h 40m	12 stops	816 km	Third Class AC 250	Express — major stations only
Train 934	Spanish AC	10:15 PM	10:05 AMnext day	11h 50m	13 stops	816 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	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 Cairo → Qena Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Asyut Asyut → Qena Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Alexandria → Itay Barud Aswan → Qena

Alexandria to Qena train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Qena?

The fastest, train 2008, takes 11 hrs 25 min; the slowest, train 158, takes 14 hrs 3 min; half the trains arrive in 12 hrs 25 min or less, over 816 km; most trains stop at Giza, Tanta and Cairo.

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

The first is train 3008 at 5:45 AM and the last is train 934 at 10:15 PM: 2 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 7 in the evening.

How much is the Alexandria to Qena train ticket?

EGP 150 to 2678 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 150, Third Class AC 250, Second Class AC 380–450, Single Cabin 2678. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Alexandria to Qena train leave from?

All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (10 of 10, 4 km). Direct trains to Qena also run from Sidi Gaber (10). They arrive at Qena Train Station.

How do I book a Alexandria to Qena train ticket?

Of the 10 trains on this route, the 10 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.