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Esna to Upper Egypt trips schedule

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Esna to Upper Egypt Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Esna to Upper Egypt.
Departures from 1:24 AM to 11:38 PM. Journey time from 9h 52m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First1:24 AM
  • Last11:38 PM
  • Duration9h 52m
  • Farefrom 130 EGP (cheapest) to 2835 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2015 Abu Al-Hol

Esna to Upper Egypt Train Schedule

Trains from Esna to Upper Egypt
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 989 AC Spanish
1:24 AM Esna
11:24 AM Upper Egypt
10h 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
1:39 AM Esna
1:04 PM Upper Egypt
11h 25m 20 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
2:19 AM Esna
2:39 PM Upper Egypt
12h 20m 28 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
2:57 AM Esna
4:59 PM Upper Egypt
14h 2m 45 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 3025 AC Russian
6:28 AM Esna
4:29 PM Upper Egypt
10h 1m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 81 AC Russian
7:17 AM Esna
9:04 PM Upper Egypt
13h 47m 44 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 2011 Premium + VIP
7:49 AM Esna
5:49 PM Upper Egypt
10h 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 580 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 981 VIP
8:08 AM Esna
7:24 PM Upper Egypt
11h 16m 21 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
9:53 AM Esna
9:29 PM Upper Egypt
11h 36m 24 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 163 Russian
3:22 PM Esna
3:29 AM Upper Egypt
12h 7m 25 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 1013 Russian
4:11 PM Esna
3:45 AM Upper Egypt
11h 34m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 2013 AC Russian
4:49 PM Esna
2:54 AM Upper Egypt
10h 5m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
5:32 PM Esna
3:54 AM Upper Egypt
10h 22m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol
6:17 PM Esna
4:09 AM Upper Egypt
9h 52m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 83 Sleep
6:53 PM Esna
5:30 AM Upper Egypt
10h 37m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 1903 AC Russian
7:19 PM Esna
5:39 AM Upper Egypt
10h 20m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 87 Sleep
7:41 PM Esna
6:25 AM Upper Egypt
10h 44m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian
7:53 PM Esna
7:45 AM Upper Egypt
11h 52m 25 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 187 Russian
9:17 PM Esna
9:24 AM Upper Egypt
12h 7m 31 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 1009 AC Russian
9:39 PM Esna
7:54 AM Upper Egypt
10h 15m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 1087 Sleep
10:30 PM Esna
9:40 AM Upper Egypt
11h 10m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
718 km Express — provincial capitals · Extra service · Runs according to the daily operating notice
Train 997 Premium + VIP
11:09 PM Esna
9:39 AM Upper Egypt
10h 30m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 580 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish
11:38 PM Esna
10:49 AM Upper Egypt
11h 11m 24 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Esna to Upper Egypt Trains

Are there trains from Esna to Upper Egypt throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Esna and Upper Egypt, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 3 midday/afternoon, 8 in the evening, 7 at night. The first train departs at 1:24 AM and the last at 11:38 PM.

What is the fastest train from Esna to Upper Egypt and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Abu Al-Hol #2015, departing at 6:17 PM with a journey time of 9h 52m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 14h 2m — a difference of 4h 10m, as it stops at 45 stations versus 7.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Esna to Upper Egypt?

The cheapest tickets start from 130 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 130 EGP, Third Class AC: 230 EGP, Second Class AC: 290 EGP, First Class AC: 430 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Esna to Upper Egypt?

17 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 989, 1011, 3025, 81, 2011, 981, 983, 2013, 2007, 2015, 83, 1903, 87, 1009, 1087, 997, 89, while trains 91, 833, 163, 1013, 1015, 187 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol.

Should I book the Esna — Upper Egypt trip in advance or at the station?

Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (6 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Esna station counter.

How many stops are there between Esna and Upper Egypt?

Stops range from 7 (train 2015 — the fewest) to 45 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.