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Alexandria to Qena trips schedule

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Alexandria to Qena Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 10 trains daily from Alexandria to Qena.
Departures from 5:45 AM to 10:15 PM. Journey time from 11h 25m.

  • Trains10 /day
  • First5:45 AM
  • Last10:15 PM
  • Duration11h 25m
  • Farefrom 150 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2008 VIP

Alexandria to Qena Train Schedule

Trains from Alexandria to Qena
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3008 AC Russian
5:45 AM Alexandria
6:05 PM Qena
12h 20m 19 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
816 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
7:25 AM Alexandria
9:28 PM Qena
14h 3m 32 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
816 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164 Russian
12:00 PM Alexandria
1:45 AM Qena
13h 45m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
816 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 88 AC Spanish
5:50 PM Alexandria
6:57 AM Qena
13h 7m 23 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 520 EGP
816 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep
7:20 PM Alexandria
7:45 AM Qena
12h 25m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 450 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
816 km Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1008 Russian
7:50 PM Alexandria
8:10 AM Qena
12h 20m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
816 km Express — major stations only
Train 2008 VIP
8:00 PM Alexandria
7:25 AM Qena
11h 25m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 520 EGP
816 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
8:10 PM Alexandria
9:10 AM Qena
13h 17 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 520 EGP
816 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006 AC Russian
9:45 PM Alexandria
9:25 AM Qena
11h 40m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
816 km Express — major stations only
Train 934 AC Spanish
10:15 PM Alexandria
10:05 AM Qena
11h 50m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 520 EGP
816 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Alexandria to Qena Trains

Are there trains from Alexandria to Qena throughout the day?

Yes, there are 10 trains daily between Alexandria and Qena, spread across the day: 2 in the morning, 1 midday/afternoon, 6 in the evening, 1 at night. The first train departs at 5:45 AM and the last at 10:15 PM.

What is the fastest train from Alexandria to Qena and how long does it take?

The fastest train is VIP #2008, departing at 8:00 PM with a journey time of 11h 25m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#158) takes 14h 3m — a difference of 2h 38m, as it stops at 32 stations versus 9.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Alexandria to Qena?

The cheapest tickets start from 150 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 150 EGP, Third Class AC: 250 EGP, Second Class AC: 380 EGP, First Class AC: 520 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Alexandria to Qena?

7 of 10 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3008, 88, 1088, 2008, 1902, 3006, 934, while trains 158, 164, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP.

Should I book the Alexandria — Qena trip in advance or at the station?

Abu Al-Hol or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (3 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Alexandria station counter.

How many stops are there between Alexandria and Qena?

Stops range from 6 (train 1088 — the fewest) to 32 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.