Aswan to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 25 trains daily from Aswan to Cairo.
Departures from 12:10 AM to 11:30 PM. Journey time from 12h.

Trains25 /day
First12:10 AM
Last11:30 PM
Duration12h
Farefrom 150 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
Fastest1091 Premium + Sleep

Trains from Aswan to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 833 Russian	12:10 AM Aswan 5:15 PM Cairo	17h 5m	55 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns

Train 3025 AC Russian	4:10 AM Aswan 4:45 PM Cairo	12h 35m	13 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 81 AC Russian	4:30 AM Aswan 9:20 PM Cairo	16h 50m	57 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns
Train 2011 Premium + VIP	5:15 AM Aswan 6:05 PM Cairo	12h 50m	14 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 981 VIP	5:30 AM Aswan 7:40 PM Cairo	14h 10m	29 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP	879 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP	7:30 AM Aswan 9:45 PM Cairo	14h 15m	30 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns
Train 3007 AC Russian	10:00 AM Aswan 10:35 PM Cairo	12h 35m	14 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian	12:30 PM Aswan 3:45 AM Cairo	15h 15m	37 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 1013 Russian	1:30 PM Aswan 4:00 AM Cairo	14h 30m	31 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns
Train 2013 AC Russian	2:05 PM Aswan 3:10 AM Cairo	13h 5m	14 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	3:15 PM Aswan 4:10 AM Cairo	12h 55m	13 stops	Second Class AC 550 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol	4:00 PM Aswan 4:25 AM Cairo	12h 25m	11 stops	Second Class AC 550 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1091 Premium + Sleep	4:50 PM Aswan 4:50 AM Cairo	12h	9 stops	PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP Double Cabin 1365 EGP Single Cabin 2048 EGP	879 km	Runs Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only
Train 1903 AC Russian	5:00 PM Aswan 5:55 AM Cairo	12h 55m	16 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 1015 Russian	5:30 PM Aswan 8:00 AM Cairo	14h 30m	31 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP	6:10 PM Aswan 6:40 AM Cairo	12h 30m	11 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP	879 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop from Asyut to Giza
Train 187 Russian	6:20 PM Aswan 9:40 AM Cairo	15h 20m	41 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Express — main towns
Train 2031 Talgo	7:00 PM Aswan 7:05 AM Cairo	12h 5m	9 stops	Second Class AC 750 EGP First Class AC 1000 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian	7:20 PM Aswan 8:10 AM Cairo	12h 50m	19 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1089 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep	7:40 PM Aswan 8:35 AM Cairo	12h 55m	8 stops	Second Class AC 550 EGP Double Cabin 1785 EGP Single Cabin 2678 EGP	879 km	Runs Monday and Friday only
Train 997 Premium + VIP	8:45 PM Aswan 9:55 AM Cairo	13h 10m	13 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish	9:05 PM Aswan 11:05 AM Cairo	14h	32 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP	879 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 989 AC Spanish	11:00 PM Aswan 11:40 AM Cairo	12h 40m	14 stops	Second Class AC 320 EGP First Class AC 490 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian	11:20 PM Aswan 1:20 PM Cairo	14h	24 stops	Third Class AC 250 EGP	879 km	Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian	11:30 PM Aswan 2:55 PM Cairo	15h 25m	39 stops	Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP	879 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 7 September 2026

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FAQ — Aswan to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Aswan to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 25 trains daily between Aswan and Cairo, spread across the day: 4 in the morning, 6 midday/afternoon, 9 in the evening, 6 at night. The first train departs at 12:10 AM and the last at 11:30 PM.

What is the fastest train from Aswan to Cairo and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Premium + Sleep #1091, departing at 4:50 PM with a journey time of 12h. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 17h 5m — a difference of 5h 5m, as it stops at 55 stations versus 9.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Aswan to Cairo?

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: 320 EGP, First Class AC: 490 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Aswan to Cairo?

19 of 25 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3025, 81, 2011, 981, 983, 3007, 2013, 2007, 2015, 1091, 1903, 2009, 2031, 1009, 1089, 997, 89, 989, 1011, while trains 833, 163, 1013, 1015, 187, 91 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo.

Should I book the Aswan — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?

Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (6 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Aswan station counter.

How many stops are there between Aswan and Cairo?

Stops range from 8 (train 1089 — the fewest) to 57 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Aswan to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

Aswan to Cairo Train Schedule

Train 833 Stops

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Train 3025 Stops

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Train 81 Stops

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Train 2011 Stops

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Train 981 Stops

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Train 3007 Stops

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Train 163 Stops

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Train 1013 Stops

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Train 2013 Stops

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Train 2007 Stops

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Train 2015 Stops

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Train 1091 Stops

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Train 1903 Stops

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Train 1015 Stops

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Train 2009 Stops

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Train 187 Stops

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Train 2031 Stops

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Train 1009 Stops

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Train 997 Stops

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Train 89 Stops

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Train 1011 Stops

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Train 91 Stops

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