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Girga to Upper Egypt trips schedule

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Girga to Upper Egypt Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 25 trains daily from Girga to Upper Egypt.
Departures from 12:54 AM to 11:58 PM. Journey time from 6h 26m.

  • Trains25 /day
  • First12:54 AM
  • Last11:58 PM
  • Duration6h 26m
  • Farefrom 105 EGP (cheapest) to 2835 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2009 VIP

Girga to Upper Egypt Train Schedule

Trains from Girga to Upper Egypt
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1009 AC Russian
12:54 AM Girga
7:54 AM Upper Egypt
7h 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
1:25 AM Girga
9:24 AM Upper Egypt
7h 59m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 1087 Sleep
2:00 AM Girga
9:40 AM Upper Egypt
7h 40m 3 stops
  • Double Cabin 1260 EGP
  • Single Cabin 1890 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
495 km Express — provincial capitals · Extra service · Runs according to the daily operating notice
Train 89 AC Spanish
3:38 AM Girga
10:49 AM Upper Egypt
7h 11m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 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
11:24 AM Upper Egypt
6h 45m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
5:09 AM Girga
1:04 PM Upper Egypt
7h 55m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
6:15 AM Girga
2:39 PM Upper Egypt
8h 24m 17 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
7:03 AM Girga
4:59 PM Upper Egypt
9h 56m 33 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish
7:58 AM Girga
3:24 PM Upper Egypt
7h 26m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian
9:03 AM Girga
6:14 PM Upper Egypt
9h 11m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 157 Russian
10:38 AM Girga
7:09 PM Upper Egypt
8h 31m 21 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
11:13 AM Girga
8:49 PM Upper Egypt
9h 36m 31 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
11:39 AM Girga
9:04 PM Upper Egypt
9h 25m 31 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP
12:13 PM Girga
7:24 PM Upper Egypt
7h 11m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
1:58 PM Girga
9:29 PM Upper Egypt
7h 31m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 935 VIP
3:09 PM Girga
9:54 PM Upper Egypt
6h 45m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian
7:00 PM Girga
2:19 AM Upper Egypt
7h 19m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
7:28 PM Girga
3:29 AM Upper Egypt
8h 1m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 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
3:45 AM Upper Egypt
7h 56m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
9:10 PM Girga
3:54 AM Upper Egypt
6h 44m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 325 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish
10:04 PM Girga
4:49 AM Upper Egypt
6h 45m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 83 Sleep
10:23 PM Girga
5:30 AM Upper Egypt
7h 7m 3 stops
  • Double Cabin 1260 EGP
  • Single Cabin 1890 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
495 km Express — major stations only
Train 1903 AC Russian
10:44 PM Girga
5:39 AM Upper Egypt
6h 55m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 180 EGP
495 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 1015 Russian
11:39 PM Girga
7:45 AM Upper Egypt
8h 6m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
495 km Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP
11:58 PM Girga
6:24 AM Upper Egypt
6h 26m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 240 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
495 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 Upper Egypt Trains

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

Yes, there are 25 trains daily between Girga and Upper Egypt, spread across the day: 8 in the morning, 3 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 10 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 Upper Egypt and how long does it take?

The fastest train is VIP #2009, departing at 11:58 PM with a journey time of 6h 26m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 9h 56m — a difference of 3h 30m, as it stops at 33 stations versus 3.

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

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 Upper Egypt?

16 of 25 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1009, 1087, 89, 989, 1011, 987, 159, 81, 981, 983, 935, 2007, 977, 83, 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 — Upper Egypt 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 Upper Egypt?

Stops range from 3 (train 1087 — the fewest) to 33 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.