Alexandria to Sohag Train Times Today & Fares

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11 trains run daily from Alexandria to Sohag. The first leaves at 4:45 AM and the last at 10:15 PM; the fastest is train 926 at 8 hrs 50 min. Fares range from EGP 120 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 4:45 AMTrain 926Abu El Holfrom Alexandria to Sohag 8h 50m6 stops675 km

Alexandria to Sohag train timetable

11 trains a day

Alexandria to Sohag train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 926	Abu El Hol	4:45 AM	1:35 PM	8h 50m	6 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 400	Express — major stations only
Train 3008	Russian AC	5:45 AM	3:50 PM	10h 5m	15 stops	675 km	Third Class AC 230	Express — main towns
Train 158	Russian	7:25 AM	6:45 PM	11h 20m	26 stops	675 km	Third Class (Fan) 120	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164	Russian	12:00 PM	10:55 PM	10h 55m	18 stops	675 km	Third Class (Fan) 120	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	4:20 AMnext day	10h 30m	15 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 340 First Class AC 490	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	5:25 AMnext day	10h 5m	5 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 400 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	6:05 AMnext day	10h 15m	15 stops	675 km	Third Class (Fan) 120	Express — major stations only
Train 2008	VIP	8:00 PM	5:05 AMnext day	9h 5m	6 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 340 First Class AC 490	Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902	Spanish AC	8:10 PM	6:50 AMnext day	10h 40m	14 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 340 First Class AC 490	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	7:25 AMnext day	9h 40m	10 stops	675 km	Third Class AC 230	Express — major stations only
Train 934	Spanish AC	10:15 PM	7:55 AMnext day	9h 40m	10 stops	675 km	Second Class AC 340 First Class AC 490	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 Cairo → Sohag Alexandria → Tanta Asyut → Sohag Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Alexandria → Itay Barud Balyana → Sohag Alexandria → Beni Suef

Alexandria to Sohag train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Sohag?

The fastest, train 926, takes 8 hrs 50 min; the slowest, train 158, takes 11 hrs 20 min; half the trains arrive in 10 hrs 5 min or less, over 675 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Giza and Cairo.

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

The first is train 926 at 4:45 AM and the last is train 934 at 10:15 PM: 2 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon, 7 in the evening and 1 after midnight.

How much is the Alexandria to Sohag train ticket?

EGP 120 to 2678 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 120, Third Class AC 230, Second Class AC 340–400, Single Cabin 2678. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Alexandria to Sohag train leave from?

All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (11 of 11, 4 km). Direct trains to Sohag also run from Sidi Gaber (11). They arrive at Sohag Train Station.

How do I book a Alexandria to Sohag train ticket?

Of the 11 trains on this route, the 11 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.