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Cairo to Abo Tesht trips schedule

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Cairo to Abo Tesht Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 15 trains daily from Cairo to Abo Tesht.
Departures from 5:20 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time from 7h 53m.

  • Trains15 /day
  • First5:20 AM
  • Last10:10 PM
  • Duration7h 53m
  • Farefrom 105 EGP (cheapest) to 360 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest992 AC French

Cairo to Abo Tesht Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Abo Tesht
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
3:33 PM Abo Tesht
10h 13m 38 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian
6:00 AM Cairo
2:10 PM Abo Tesht
8h 10m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
4:16 PM Abo Tesht
8h 16m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
7:42 PM Abo Tesht
10h 42m 38 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
7:53 PM Abo Tesht
9h 18m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
8:22 PM Abo Tesht
8h 22m 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
9:50 PM Abo Tesht
9h 35m 28 stops
  • Third Class AC 200 EGP
535 km Express — main towns
Train 986 AC Spanish
2:00 PM Cairo
10:21 PM Abo Tesht
8h 21m 18 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 992 AC French
3:00 PM Cairo
10:53 PM Abo Tesht
7h 53m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express — major stations only
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
12:17 AM Abo Tesht
8h 47m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
4:10 AM Abo Tesht
10h 10m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
2:49 AM Abo Tesht
7h 59m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express — main towns
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
4:03 AM Abo Tesht
8h 3m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
5:37 AM Abo Tesht
8h 12m 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 360 EGP
535 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 90 Russian
10:10 PM Cairo
7:14 AM Abo Tesht
9h 4m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
535 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Cairo to Abo Tesht Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Abo Tesht throughout the day?

Yes, there are 15 trains daily between Cairo and Abo Tesht, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 1 at night. The first train departs at 5:20 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC French #992, departing at 3:00 PM with a journey time of 7h 53m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 10h 42m — a difference of 2h 49m, as it stops at 38 stations versus 5.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Abo Tesht?

The cheapest tickets start from 105 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 105 EGP, Third Class AC: 200 EGP, Second Class AC: 250 EGP, First Class AC: 360 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Abo Tesht?

7 of 15 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 980, 982, 160, 986, 992, 976, 88, while trains 974, 1006, 80, 158, 164, 188, 1014, 90 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

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

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Abo Tesht?

Stops range from 5 (train 992 — the fewest) to 38 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.