Girga to Esna Train Times Today & Fares

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17 trains run daily from Girga to Esna. The first leaves at 2:05 AM and the last at 11:41 PM; the fastest is train 1086 at 3 hrs 24 min. Fares range from EGP 65 to EGP 2048. Trains leave from Girga Train Station; all stop at Qena. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 October 2026. Sleeper cabins are sold by Abela Egypt.

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First train 2:05 AMTrain 988Russian ACfrom Girga to Esna 3h 25m3 stops222 km

Girga to Esna train timetable

17 trains a day

Girga to Esna train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 988	Russian AC	2:05 AM	5:30 AM	3h 25m	3 stops	222 km	Third Class AC 130	Express — major stations only
Train 1014	Russian	2:14 AM	6:00 AM	3h 46m	9 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express — main towns
Train 1086	Sleeper	2:50 AM	6:14 AM	3h 24m	3 stops	—	Double Cabin 1365 Single Cabin 2048	Express — provincial capitals · Extra service · Runs according to the daily operating notice
Train 188	Russian	3:35 AM	7:41 AM	4h 6m	10 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express — main towns
Train 82	Sleeper	4:35 AM	8:34 AM	3h 59m	3 stops	222 km	Double Cabin 1365 Single Cabin 2048	Express — major stations only
Train 1012	Russian AC	4:45 AM	8:44 AM	3h 59m	7 stops	222 km	Third Class AC 130	Express — main towns
Train 88	Spanish AC	5:02 AM	8:55 AM	3h 53m	10 stops	222 km	Second Class AC 170 First Class AC 210	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1008	Russian	6:35 AM	10:07 AM	3h 32m	5 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express — major stations only
Train 90	Russian	6:39 AM	10:45 AM	4h 6m	10 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1902	Spanish AC	7:30 AM	11:00 AM	3h 30m	3 stops	222 km	Second Class AC 170 First Class AC 210	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1010	Russian AC	8:01 AM	11:52 AM	3h 51m	8 stops	222 km	Third Class AC 130	Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 980	VIP	3:40 PM	7:41 PM	4h 1m	10 stops	222 km	Second Class AC 170 First Class AC 210	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008	Russian AC	4:27 PM	7:56 PM	3h 29m	6 stops	222 km	Third Class AC 130	Express — main towns
Train 1004	Russian AC	5:10 PM	8:37 PM	3h 27m	6 stops	222 km	Third Class AC 130	Express — main towns
Train 80	Russian	6:56 PM	11:06 PM	4h 10m	12 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express — main towns
Train 982	VIP	7:47 PM	11:55 PM	4h 8m	10 stops	222 km	Second Class AC 170 First Class AC 210	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 164	Russian	11:41 PM	4:46 AMnext day	5h 5m	10 stops	222 km	Third Class (Fan) 65	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan

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Girga → Cairo Girga → Asyut Girga → Sohag Qena → Esna Girga → Qena Aswan → Esna Cairo → Esna Girga → Minya Edfu → Esna Girga → Luxor

Girga to Esna train FAQ

How long is the train from Girga to Esna?

The fastest, train 1086, takes 3 hrs 24 min; the slowest, train 164, takes 5 hrs 5 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 53 min or less, over 222 km; most trains stop at Qena, Balyana and Qus.

When are the first and last trains from Girga to Esna?

The first is train 988 at 2:05 AM and the last is train 164 at 11:41 PM: 5 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 4 in the evening and 6 after midnight.

How much is the Girga to Esna train ticket?

EGP 65 to 2048 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 65, Third Class AC 130, Second Class AC 170, Single Cabin 2048. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Girga to Esna train leave from?

All trains leave from Girga Train Station. They arrive at Esna Train Station.

How do I book a Girga to Esna train ticket?

Of the 17 trains on this route, the 15 air-conditioned ones are booked online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, by phone on 1661 up to an hour before, or at the station until departure. Sleeper cabins (2) are booked only with Abela Egypt.