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Girga to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Girga to Cairo.
Departures from 12:54 AM to 11:58 PM. Journey time from 6h 42m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:54 AM
  • Last11:58 PM
  • Duration6h 42m
  • Farefrom 105 EGP (cheapest) to 330 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2009 VIP

Girga to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Girga to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1009 AC Russian
12:54 AM Girga
8:10 AM Cairo
7h 16m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
1:25 AM Girga
9:40 AM Cairo
8h 15m 21 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 89 AC Spanish
3:38 AM Girga
11:05 AM Cairo
7h 27m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 989 AC Spanish
4:39 AM Girga
11:40 AM Cairo
7h 1m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
5:09 AM Girga
1:20 PM Cairo
8h 11m 15 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
6:15 AM Girga
2:55 PM Cairo
8h 40m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
7:03 AM Girga
5:15 PM Cairo
10h 12m 34 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish
7:58 AM Girga
3:40 PM Cairo
7h 42m 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian
9:03 AM Girga
6:30 PM Cairo
9h 27m 27 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 157 Russian
10:38 AM Girga
7:25 PM Cairo
8h 47m 22 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
11:13 AM Girga
9:05 PM Cairo
9h 52m 32 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
11:39 AM Girga
9:20 PM Cairo
9h 41m 32 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP
12:13 PM Girga
7:40 PM Cairo
7h 27m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
1:58 PM Girga
9:45 PM Cairo
7h 47m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 935 VIP
3:09 PM Girga
10:10 PM Cairo
7h 1m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian
7:00 PM Girga
2:35 AM Cairo
7h 35m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
7:28 PM Girga
3:45 AM Cairo
8h 17m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 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
7:49 PM Girga
4:00 AM Cairo
8h 11m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
9:10 PM Girga
4:10 AM Cairo
7h 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 325 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish
10:04 PM Girga
5:05 AM Cairo
7h 1m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express — major stations only
Train 1903 AC Russian
10:44 PM Girga
5:55 AM Cairo
7h 11m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
502 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 1015 Russian
11:39 PM Girga
8:00 AM Cairo
8h 21m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
502 km Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP
11:58 PM Girga
6:40 AM Cairo
6h 42m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
502 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop from Asyut to Giza
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Girga to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Girga to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Girga and Cairo, spread across the day: 8 in the morning, 3 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 8 at night. The first train departs at 12:54 AM and the last at 11:58 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #2009, departing at 11:58 PM with a journey time of 6h 42m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 10h 12m — a difference of 3h 30m, as it stops at 34 stations versus 4.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Girga to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 105 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 105 EGP, Third Class AC: 180 EGP, Second Class AC: 240 EGP, First Class AC: 330 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Girga to Cairo?

14 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1009, 89, 989, 1011, 987, 159, 81, 981, 983, 935, 2007, 977, 1903, 2009, while trains 187, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013, 1015 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP or Abu Al-Hol.

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

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 (9 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Girga station counter.

How many stops are there between Girga and Cairo?

Stops range from 4 (train 2009 — the fewest) to 34 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.