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Cairo to Balyana trips schedule

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Cairo to Balyana Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 16 trains daily from Cairo to Balyana.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time from 7h 40m.

  • Trains16 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last10:10 PM
  • Duration7h 40m
  • Farefrom 105 EGP (cheapest) to 350 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest1014 Russian

Cairo to Balyana Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Balyana
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
8:18 AM Balyana
8h 13m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
518 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
3:15 PM Balyana
9h 55m 37 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
3:56 PM Balyana
7h 56m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 350 EGP
518 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
4:43 PM Balyana
8h 3m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
7:18 PM Balyana
10h 18m 36 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
5:26 PM Balyana
7h 56m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
8:03 PM Balyana
8h 3m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 350 EGP
518 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
9:31 PM Balyana
9h 16m 27 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 986 AC Spanish
2:00 PM Cairo
10:02 PM Balyana
8h 2m 17 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 350 EGP
518 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
11:58 PM Balyana
8h 28m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 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
3:52 AM Balyana
9h 52m 22 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
2:30 AM Balyana
7h 40m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
3:45 AM Balyana
7h 45m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 350 EGP
518 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
5:01 AM Balyana
8h 41m 16 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
518 km Express — main towns
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
5:18 AM Balyana
7h 53m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 350 EGP
518 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
6:56 AM Balyana
8h 46m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
518 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 Balyana Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Balyana throughout the day?

Yes, there are 16 trains daily between Cairo and Balyana, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 5 in the evening, 2 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.

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

The fastest train is Russian #1014, departing at 6:50 PM with a journey time of 7h 40m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 10h 18m — a difference of 2h 38m, as it stops at 36 stations versus 11.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Balyana?

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: 180 EGP, Second Class AC: 250 EGP, First Class AC: 350 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Balyana?

10 of 16 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 980, 3008, 1004, 982, 160, 986, 976, 1012, 88, while trains 974, 80, 164, 188, 1014, 90 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Cairo — Balyana 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 (6 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Balyana?

Stops range from 10 (train 976 — the fewest) to 37 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.