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Cairo to Qena trips schedule

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Cairo to Qena Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 31 trains daily from Cairo to Qena.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:25 PM. Journey time from 7h 50m.

  • Trains31 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last11:25 PM
  • Duration7h 50m
  • Farefrom 115 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2030 Talgo

Cairo to Qena Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Qena
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:05 AM Cairo
9:50 AM Qena
9h 45m 18 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
12:20 AM Cairo
9:10 AM Qena
8h 50m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 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
9:25 AM Qena
8h 35m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 934 AC Spanish
1:10 AM Cairo
10:05 AM Qena
8h 55m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
4:55 PM Qena
11h 35m 42 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 980 VIP
8:00 AM Cairo
5:37 PM Qena
9h 37m 17 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
6:05 PM Qena
9h 25m 15 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
9:05 PM Qena
12h 5m 42 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
6:45 PM Qena
9h 15m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP
10:00 AM Cairo
6:20 PM Qena
8h 20m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
9:28 PM Qena
10h 53m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
9:45 PM Qena
9h 45m 20 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
11:07 PM Qena
10h 52m 32 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 986 AC Spanish
2:00 PM Cairo
11:40 PM Qena
9h 40m 22 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
1:45 AM Qena
10h 15m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 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
1:55 AM Qena
8h 40m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 350 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 2012 AC Russian
5:30 PM Cairo
2:15 AM Qena
8h 45m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
5:30 AM Qena
11h 30m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
6:50 PM Cairo
4:07 AM Qena
9h 17m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 2030 Talgo
7:00 PM Cairo
2:50 AM Qena
7h 50m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 500 EGP
  • First Class AC 770 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 988 AC Russian
7:10 PM Cairo
3:40 AM Qena
8h 30m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 976 VIP
8:00 PM Cairo
5:15 AM Qena
9h 15m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
6:35 AM Qena
10h 15m 19 stops
  • Third Class AC 210 EGP
609 km Express — main towns
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
9:00 PM Cairo
5:40 AM Qena
8h 40m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 350 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
6:57 AM Qena
9h 32m 20 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 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
8:47 AM Qena
10h 37m 24 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep
10:20 PM Cairo
7:45 AM Qena
9h 25m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 350 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1092 Premium + Sleep
10:40 PM Cairo
7:05 AM Qena
8h 25m 5 stops
  • PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP
  • Double Cabin 1260 EGP
  • Single Cabin 1890 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only · Runs Saturday, Monday and Wednesday only
Train 2008 VIP
11:00 PM Cairo
7:25 AM Qena
8h 25m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
11:15 PM Cairo
8:10 AM Qena
8h 55m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP
609 km Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP
11:25 PM Cairo
8:35 AM Qena
9h 10m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP
  • First Class AC 390 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP
609 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 Qena Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Qena throughout the day?

Yes, there are 31 trains daily between Cairo and Qena, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 10 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 Qena and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Talgo #2030, departing at 7:00 PM with a journey time of 7h 50m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 12h 5m — a difference of 4h 15m, as it stops at 42 stations versus 5.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Qena?

The cheapest tickets start from 115 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 115 EGP, Third Class AC: 210 EGP, Second Class AC: 260 EGP, First Class AC: 390 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Qena?

23 of 31 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 1902, 3006, 934, 980, 3008, 1004, 2010, 982, 160, 986, 2006, 2012, 2030, 988, 976, 1012, 2014, 88, 1088, 1092, 2008, 996, while trains 974, 80, 158, 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 — Qena 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 (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Qena?

Stops range from 4 (train 1088 — the fewest) to 42 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.