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Cairo to Girga trips schedule

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Cairo to Girga Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Cairo to Girga.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:15 PM. Journey time from 6h 43m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last11:15 PM
  • Duration6h 43m
  • Farefrom 105 EGP (cheapest) to 330 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2008 VIP

Cairo to Girga Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Girga
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
7:38 AM Girga
7h 33m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
12:20 AM Cairo
7:28 AM Girga
7h 8m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 934 AC Spanish
1:10 AM Cairo
8:28 AM Girga
7h 18m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
2:57 PM Girga
9h 37m 36 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian
6:00 AM Cairo
1:38 PM Girga
7h 38m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
3:38 PM Girga
7h 38m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
4:23 PM Girga
7h 43m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
6:54 PM Girga
9h 54m 34 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
5:08 PM Girga
7h 38m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
7:20 PM Girga
8h 45m 22 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
7:44 PM Girga
7h 44m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
9:12 PM Girga
8h 57m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 986 AC Spanish
2:00 PM Cairo
9:44 PM Girga
7h 44m 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
11:40 PM Girga
8h 10m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 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
3:22 AM Girga
9h 22m 21 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
2:13 AM Girga
7h 23m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 988 AC Russian
7:10 PM Cairo
2:03 AM Girga
6h 53m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
3:27 AM Girga
7h 27m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
4:43 AM Girga
8h 23m 15 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
4:58 AM Girga
7h 33m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 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
6:28 AM Girga
8h 18m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 2008 VIP
11:00 PM Cairo
5:43 AM Girga
6h 43m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
11:15 PM Cairo
6:33 AM Girga
7h 18m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 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 Girga Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Girga throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Cairo and Girga, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 6 in the evening, 6 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:15 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #2008, departing at 11:00 PM with a journey time of 6h 43m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 9h 54m — a difference of 3h 11m, as it stops at 34 stations versus 4.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Girga?

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: 240 EGP, First Class AC: 330 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Girga?

14 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 1902, 934, 980, 3008, 1004, 982, 160, 986, 988, 976, 1012, 88, 2008, while trains 974, 1006, 80, 158, 164, 188, 1014, 90, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Cairo — Girga 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 (9 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Girga?

Stops range from 4 (train 2008 — the fewest) to 36 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.