Asyut to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 44 trains daily from Asyut to Cairo.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:45 PM. Journey time from 4h 40m.

Trains44 /day
First12:05 AM
Last11:45 PM
Duration4h 40m
Farefrom 90 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
Fastest2009 VIP

Trains from Asyut to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 1091 Premium + Sleep	12:05 AM Asyut 4:50 AM Cairo	4h 45m	2 stops	PREMIUM VIP 410 EGP Double Cabin 1260 EGP Single Cabin 1890 EGP	375 km	Runs Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only

Train 977 AC Spanish	12:10 AM Asyut 5:05 AM Cairo	4h 55m	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1903 AC Russian	1:05 AM Asyut 5:55 AM Cairo	4h 50m	2 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 1015 Russian	1:45 AM Asyut 8:00 AM Cairo	6h 15m	12 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP	2:00 AM Asyut 6:40 AM Cairo	4h 40m	2 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop from Asyut to Giza
Train 2031 Talgo	2:10 AM Asyut 7:05 AM Cairo	4h 55m	3 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP First Class AC 500 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 185 AC Russian	2:20 AM Asyut 8:45 AM Cairo	6h 25m	15 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 973 Russian	2:30 AM Asyut 9:15 AM Cairo	6h 45m	25 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 1009 AC Russian	2:55 AM Asyut 8:10 AM Cairo	5h 15m	7 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1089 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep	3:15 AM Asyut 8:35 AM Cairo	5h 20m	2 stops	Second Class AC 250 EGP Double Cabin 1785 EGP Single Cabin 2678 EGP	375 km	Runs Monday and Friday only
Train 871 AC Russian	3:20 AM Asyut 9:25 AM Cairo	6h 5m	14 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian	3:50 AM Asyut 9:40 AM Cairo	5h 50m	12 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 997 Premium + VIP	4:40 AM Asyut 9:55 AM Cairo	5h 15m	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP PREMIUM VIP 410 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 993 AC French	5:00 AM Asyut 10:20 AM Cairo	5h 20m	3 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish	5:45 AM Asyut 11:05 AM Cairo	5h 20m	9 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 165 Russian	6:00 AM Asyut 1:30 PM Cairo	7h 30m	27 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 989 AC Spanish	6:40 AM Asyut 11:40 AM Cairo	5h	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 971 AC French	7:05 AM Asyut 1:40 PM Cairo	6h 35m	17 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian	7:35 AM Asyut 1:20 PM Cairo	5h 45m	8 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian	8:45 AM Asyut 2:55 PM Cairo	6h 10m	9 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian	9:30 AM Asyut 5:15 PM Cairo	7h 45m	25 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish	10:20 AM Asyut 3:40 PM Cairo	5h 20m	8 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian	11:30 AM Asyut 6:30 PM Cairo	7h	18 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 3025 AC Russian	11:45 AM Asyut 4:45 PM Cairo	5h	4 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3503 AC Russian	12:15 PM Asyut 6:40 PM Cairo	6h 25m	16 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 891 AC Russian	12:35 PM Asyut 5:45 PM Cairo	5h 10m	6 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2011 Premium + VIP	1:00 PM Asyut 6:05 PM Cairo	5h 5m	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP PREMIUM VIP 410 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian	1:10 PM Asyut 7:25 PM Cairo	6h 15m	15 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian	1:50 PM Asyut 9:05 PM Cairo	7h 15m	24 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian	2:10 PM Asyut 9:20 PM Cairo	7h 10m	23 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP	2:35 PM Asyut 7:40 PM Cairo	5h 5m	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 979 AC Russian	3:00 PM Asyut 9:30 PM Cairo	6h 30m	16 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 927 Abu Al-Hol	4:00 PM Asyut 8:50 PM Cairo	4h 50m	3 stops	Second Class AC 250 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 983 VIP	4:30 PM Asyut 9:45 PM Cairo	5h 15m	6 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 929 Abu Al-Hol	4:50 PM Asyut 9:55 PM Cairo	5h 5m	4 stops	Second Class AC 250 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 935 VIP	5:15 PM Asyut 10:10 PM Cairo	4h 55m	4 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian	5:25 PM Asyut 10:35 PM Cairo	5h 10m	7 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian	9:10 PM Asyut 2:35 AM Cairo	5h 25m	8 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian	9:55 PM Asyut 3:45 AM Cairo	5h 50m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 2013 AC Russian	10:10 PM Asyut 3:10 AM Cairo	5h	4 stops	Third Class AC 160 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1013 Russian	10:30 PM Asyut 4:00 AM Cairo	5h 30m	9 stops	Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP	375 km	Express — main towns
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	11:20 PM Asyut 4:10 AM Cairo	4h 50m	3 stops	Second Class AC 250 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol	11:30 PM Asyut 4:25 AM Cairo	4h 55m	3 stops	Second Class AC 250 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only
Train 999 AC French	11:45 PM Asyut 5:25 AM Cairo	5h 40m	6 stops	Second Class AC 210 EGP First Class AC 290 EGP	375 km	Express — major stations only

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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 — Asyut to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Asyut to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 44 trains daily between Asyut and Cairo, spread across the day: 11 in the morning, 11 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 18 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:45 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #2009, departing at 2:00 AM with a journey time of 4h 40m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 7h 45m — a difference of 3h 5m, as it stops at 25 stations versus 2.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Asyut to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 90 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 90 EGP, Third Class AC: 160 EGP, Second Class AC: 210 EGP, First Class AC: 290 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Asyut to Cairo?

33 of 44 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1091, 977, 1903, 2009, 2031, 185, 1009, 1089, 871, 997, 993, 89, 989, 971, 1011, 987, 159, 3025, 3503, 891, 2011, 81, 981, 979, 927, 983, 929, 935, 3007, 2013, 2007, 2015, 999, while trains 1015, 973, 187, 165, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Premium or VIP or Talgo or Abu Al-Hol.

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

Premium or VIP or Talgo or Abu Al-Hol trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (11 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Asyut station counter.

How many stops are there between Asyut and Cairo?

Stops range from 2 (train 1091 — the fewest) to 27 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Asyut to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

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