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Cairo to Wasta trips schedule

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Cairo to Wasta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Cairo to Wasta.
Departures from 1:30 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time from 1h 20m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First1:30 AM
  • Last10:10 PM
  • Duration1h 20m
  • Farefrom 40 EGP (cheapest) to 140 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest1006 Russian

Cairo to Wasta Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Wasta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3502 AC Russian
1:30 AM Cairo
2:56 AM Wasta
1h 26m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
7:04 AM Wasta
1h 44m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian
6:00 AM Cairo
7:20 AM Wasta
1h 20m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 978 AC Russian
6:45 AM Cairo
8:10 AM Wasta
1h 25m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 936 VIP
7:15 AM Cairo
8:42 AM Wasta
1h 27m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 110 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:40 AM Cairo
10:00 AM Wasta
1h 20m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 142 Russian
8:45 AM Cairo
11:10 AM Wasta
2h 25m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Stops at main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
10:36 AM Wasta
1h 36m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
10:35 AM Cairo
11:59 AM Wasta
1h 24m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:00 PM Cairo
1:25 PM Wasta
1h 25m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 110 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
92 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
1:44 PM Wasta
1h 29m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 186 AC Russian
1:30 PM Cairo
3:05 PM Wasta
1h 35m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 162 Russian
2:15 PM Cairo
4:12 PM Wasta
1h 57m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 164 Russian
3:30 PM Cairo
4:59 PM Wasta
1h 29m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1110 Russian
3:45 PM Cairo
5:13 PM Wasta
1h 28m 3 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 990 AC French
4:00 PM Cairo
5:33 PM Wasta
1h 33m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 110 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 972 Russian
4:20 PM Cairo
5:54 PM Wasta
1h 34m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 872 AC Russian
5:45 PM Cairo
7:10 PM Wasta
1h 25m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:00 PM Cairo
7:28 PM Wasta
1h 28m 3 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 196 AC Russian
7:35 PM Cairo
9:05 PM Wasta
1h 30m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:20 PM Cairo
9:40 PM Wasta
1h 20m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 90 EGP
92 km Express — main towns
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:25 PM Cairo
10:50 PM Wasta
1h 25m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 110 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
92 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
11:34 PM Wasta
1h 24m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
92 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 Wasta Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Wasta throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Cairo and Wasta, spread across the day: 8 in the morning, 8 midday/afternoon, 5 in the evening, 2 at night. The first train departs at 1:30 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.

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

The fastest train is Russian #1006, departing at 6:00 AM with a journey time of 1h 20m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#142) takes 2h 25m — a difference of 1h 5m, as it stops at 9 stations versus 2.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Wasta?

The cheapest tickets start from 40 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 40 EGP, Third Class AC: 90 EGP, Second Class AC: 110 EGP, First Class AC: 140 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Wasta?

12 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3502, 978, 936, 3008, 982, 160, 186, 990, 872, 196, 1012, 88, while trains 974, 1006, 142, 80, 158, 162, 164, 1110, 972, 188, 90 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Cairo — Wasta 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 (11 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Wasta?

Stops range from 2 (train 1006 — the fewest) to 9 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.