5 trains run daily from Banha to Minya. The first leaves at 6:25 AM and the last at 10:20 PM; the fastest is train 1008 at 4 hrs 5 min. Fares range from EGP 85 to EGP 310. Trains leave from Banha Train Station; all stop at Giza. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 18 August 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 936 | VIP | 4h 35m | 6 stops | 292 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 158 | Russian | 4h 40m | 9 stops | 292 km |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor | |||
| Train 186 | Russian AC | 5h 35m | 10 stops | 292 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 164 | Russian | 4h 30m | 5 stops | 292 km |
| Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan | |||
| Train 1008 | Russian | next day | 4h 5m | 4 stops | 292 km |
| Express — major stations only |
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The fastest, train 1008, takes 4 hrs 5 min; the slowest, train 186, takes 5 hrs 35 min; half the trains arrive in 4 hrs 35 min or less, over 292 km; all trains stop at Giza, Cairo and Beni Suef.
The first is train 936 at 6:25 AM and the last is train 1008 at 10:20 PM: 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.
EGP 85 to 310 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 85, Third Class AC 140, Second Class AC 240, First Class AC 310.
All trains leave from Banha Train Station. They arrive at Minya Train Station.
Of the 5 trains on this route, the 5 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.
