Cairo to Minya Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 41 trains daily from Cairo to Minya.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:25 PM. Journey time from 3h.

Trains41 /day
First12:05 AM
Last11:25 PM
Duration3h
Farefrom 75 EGP (cheapest) to 500 EGP (highest)
Fastest2010 Premium + VIP

Trains from Cairo to Minya
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 1010 AC Russian	12:05 AM Cairo 3:15 AM Minya	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut

Train 3006 AC Russian	12:50 AM Cairo 4:05 AM Minya	3h 15m	4 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 934 AC Spanish	1:10 AM Cairo 4:25 AM Minya	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3502 AC Russian	1:30 AM Cairo 5:14 AM Minya	3h 44m	11 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 974 Russian	5:20 AM Cairo 10:05 AM Minya	4h 45m	19 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian	6:00 AM Cairo 9:20 AM Minya	3h 20m	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 930 Abu Al-Hol	6:30 AM Cairo 9:45 AM Minya	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 978 AC Russian	6:45 AM Cairo 10:45 AM Minya	4h	10 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 936 VIP	7:15 AM Cairo 11:00 AM Minya	3h 45m	5 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 926 Abu Al-Hol	7:25 AM Cairo 10:30 AM Minya	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP	8:00 AM Cairo 11:15 AM Minya	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian	8:40 AM Cairo 12:05 PM Minya	3h 25m	5 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian	9:00 AM Cairo 1:55 PM Minya	4h 55m	16 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian	9:30 AM Cairo 12:50 PM Minya	3h 20m	4 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP	10:00 AM Cairo 1:00 PM Minya	3h	2 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP PRIMUM VIP 320 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 158 Russian	10:35 AM Cairo 2:25 PM Minya	3h 50m	8 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP	12:00 PM Cairo 3:20 PM Minya	3h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian	12:15 PM Cairo 4:15 PM Minya	4h	10 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 998 AC French	1:00 PM Cairo 4:35 PM Minya	3h 35m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 186 AC Russian	1:30 PM Cairo 5:45 PM Minya	4h 15m	9 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 986 AC Spanish	2:00 PM Cairo 5:20 PM Minya	3h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 162 Russian	2:15 PM Cairo 6:50 PM Minya	4h 35m	18 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 992 AC French	3:00 PM Cairo 6:30 PM Minya	3h 30m	2 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 164 Russian	3:30 PM Cairo 7:05 PM Minya	3h 35m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 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 8:00 PM Minya	4h	11 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 972 Russian	4:20 PM Cairo 9:00 PM Minya	4h 40m	14 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 2006 Abu Al-Hol	5:15 PM Cairo 8:20 PM Minya	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2012 AC Russian	5:30 PM Cairo 8:40 PM Minya	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 872 AC Russian	5:45 PM Cairo 9:25 PM Minya	3h 40m	8 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian	6:00 PM Cairo 9:50 PM Minya	3h 50m	9 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian	6:50 PM Cairo 10:28 PM Minya	3h 38m	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 2030 Talgo	7:00 PM Cairo 10:00 PM Minya	3h	2 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP First Class AC 500 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 988 AC Russian	7:10 PM Cairo 10:20 PM Minya	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 976 VIP	8:00 PM Cairo 11:15 PM Minya	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian	8:20 PM Cairo 11:50 PM Minya	3h 30m	6 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol	9:00 PM Cairo 12:00 AM Minya	3h	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish	9:25 PM Cairo 12:55 AM Minya	3h 30m	6 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 890 AC Russian	10:00 PM Cairo 1:10 AM Minya	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 90 Russian	10:10 PM Cairo 1:45 AM Minya	3h 35m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1008 Russian	11:15 PM Cairo 2:25 AM Minya	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP	11:25 PM Cairo 2:45 AM Minya	3h 20m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP PRIMUM VIP 320 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 21 September 2026

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FAQ — Cairo to Minya Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Minya throughout the day?

Yes, there are 41 trains daily between Cairo and Minya, spread across the day: 12 in the morning, 10 midday/afternoon, 11 in the evening, 8 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 Minya and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Premium + VIP #2010, departing at 10:00 AM with a journey time of 3h. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 4h 55m — a difference of 1h 55m, as it stops at 16 stations versus 2.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Minya?

The cheapest tickets start from 75 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 75 EGP, Third Class AC: 140 EGP, Second Class AC: 170 EGP, First Class AC: 230 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Minya?

30 of 41 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 3006, 934, 3502, 930, 978, 936, 926, 980, 3008, 1004, 2010, 982, 160, 998, 186, 986, 992, 990, 2006, 2012, 872, 2030, 988, 976, 1012, 2014, 88, 890, 996, while trains 974, 1006, 80, 158, 162, 164, 972, 188, 1014, 90, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP or Premium or Talgo.

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

Abu Al-Hol or VIP or Premium 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 (11 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Minya?

Stops range from 2 (train 926 — the fewest) to 19 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Cairo to Minya Train Schedule & Prices

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