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Cairo to Maragha trips schedule

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Cairo to Maragha Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 15 trains daily from Cairo to Maragha.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time from 6h 32m.

  • Trains15 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last10:10 PM
  • Duration6h 32m
  • Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 320 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest976 VIP

Cairo to Maragha Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Maragha
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
6:49 AM Maragha
6h 44m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
1:58 PM Maragha
8h 38m 32 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian
6:00 AM Cairo
12:42 PM Maragha
6h 42m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
2:37 PM Maragha
6h 37m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
5:51 PM Maragha
8h 51m 30 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
6:23 PM Maragha
7h 48m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
6:43 PM Maragha
6h 43m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
8:12 PM Maragha
7h 57m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 186 AC Russian
1:30 PM Cairo
9:17 PM Maragha
7h 47m 16 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
10:34 PM Maragha
7h 4m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 990 AC French
4:00 PM Cairo
12:04 AM Maragha
8h 4m 21 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
2:12 AM Maragha
8h 12m 17 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
2:32 AM Maragha
6h 32m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
3:48 AM Maragha
7h 28m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 90 Russian
10:10 PM Cairo
5:24 AM Maragha
7h 14m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 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 Maragha Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Maragha throughout the day?

Yes, there are 15 trains daily between Cairo and Maragha, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 3 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 Maragha and how long does it take?

The fastest train is VIP #976, departing at 8:00 PM with a journey time of 6h 32m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 8h 51m — a difference of 2h 19m, as it stops at 30 stations versus 7.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Maragha?

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 170 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 320 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Maragha?

8 of 15 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 980, 982, 160, 186, 990, 976, 1012, while trains 974, 1006, 80, 158, 164, 188, 90 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Cairo — Maragha 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 (7 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Maragha?

Stops range from 7 (train 976 — the fewest) to 32 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.