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Cairo to Aswan trips schedule

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Cairo to Aswan Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 26 trains daily from Cairo to Aswan.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:25 PM. Journey time from 11h 30m.

  • Trains26 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last11:25 PM
  • Duration11h 30m
  • Farefrom 150 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest1090 Premium + Sleep

Cairo to Aswan Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Aswan
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
2:20 PM Aswan
14h 15m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
12:20 AM Cairo
1:20 PM Aswan
13h 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
879 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006 AC Russian
12:50 AM Cairo
1:30 PM Aswan
12h 40m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
10:25 PM Aswan
14h 25m 29 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
879 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
10:35 PM Aswan
13h 55m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
2:05 AM Aswan
17h 5m 59 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
11:10 PM Aswan
13h 40m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP
10:00 AM Cairo
10:55 PM Aswan
12h 55m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
2:25 AM Aswan
14h 25m 30 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
879 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
7:40 AM Aswan
16h 10m 36 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 2006 Abu Al-Hol
5:15 PM Cairo
6:00 AM Aswan
12h 45m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 550 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 2012 AC Russian
5:30 PM Cairo
6:20 AM Aswan
12h 50m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
10:45 AM Aswan
16h 45m 41 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
8:35 AM Aswan
13h 45m 26 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 2030 Talgo
7:00 PM Cairo
6:40 AM Aswan
11h 40m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 750 EGP
  • First Class AC 1000 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 988 AC Russian
7:10 PM Cairo
7:50 AM Aswan
12h 40m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
11:15 AM Aswan
14h 55m 27 stops
  • Third Class AC 250 EGP
879 km Express — main towns
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
9:00 PM Cairo
9:40 AM Aswan
12h 40m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 550 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
11:30 AM Aswan
14h 5m 32 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
879 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
1:50 PM Aswan
15h 40m 39 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep
10:20 PM Cairo
12:00 PM Aswan
13h 40m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 550 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1090 Premium + Sleep
10:40 PM Cairo
10:10 AM Aswan
11h 30m 4 stops
  • PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP
879 km Runs Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only
Train 1092 Premium + Sleep
10:40 PM Cairo
10:55 AM Aswan
12h 15m 9 stops
  • PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only · Runs Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only
Train 2008 VIP
11:00 PM Cairo
11:45 AM Aswan
12h 45m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
11:15 PM Cairo
12:30 PM Aswan
13h 15m 21 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP
11:25 PM Cairo
1:30 PM Aswan
14h 5m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 320 EGP
  • First Class AC 490 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 700 EGP
879 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Cairo to Aswan Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Aswan throughout the day?

Yes, there are 26 trains daily between Cairo and Aswan, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 2 midday/afternoon, 9 in the evening, 10 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.

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

The fastest train is Premium + Sleep #1090, departing at 10:40 PM with a journey time of 11h 30m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 17h 5m — a difference of 5h 35m, as it stops at 59 stations versus 4.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Aswan?

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 Cairo to Aswan?

20 of 26 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 1902, 3006, 980, 3008, 1004, 2010, 982, 2006, 2012, 2030, 988, 1012, 2014, 88, 1088, 1090, 1092, 2008, 996, while trains 80, 164, 188, 1014, 90, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP or Premium or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo.

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

VIP or Premium 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 Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Aswan?

Stops range from 4 (train 1090 — the fewest) to 59 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.