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Maghagha to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Maghagha to Cairo.
Departures from 12:34 AM to 8:06 PM. Journey time from 2h 29m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:34 AM
  • Last8:06 PM
  • Duration2h 29m
  • Farefrom 55 EGP (cheapest) to 200 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest1009 AC Russian

Maghagha to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Maghagha to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 163 Russian
12:34 AM Maghagha
3:45 AM Cairo
3h 11m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 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
1:25 AM Maghagha
4:00 AM Cairo
2h 35m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 999 AC French
2:34 AM Maghagha
5:25 AM Cairo
2h 51m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 200 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian
5:09 AM Maghagha
8:00 AM Cairo
2h 51m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 185 AC Russian
5:26 AM Maghagha
8:45 AM Cairo
3h 19m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian
5:41 AM Maghagha
8:10 AM Cairo
2h 29m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 973 Russian
5:52 AM Maghagha
9:15 AM Cairo
3h 23m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 871 AC Russian
6:42 AM Maghagha
9:25 AM Cairo
2h 43m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
6:50 AM Maghagha
9:40 AM Cairo
2h 50m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 89 AC Spanish
8:31 AM Maghagha
11:05 AM Cairo
2h 34m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 200 EGP
180 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 165 Russian
9:57 AM Maghagha
1:30 PM Cairo
3h 33m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 971 AC French
10:26 AM Maghagha
1:40 PM Cairo
3h 14m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 200 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
11:53 AM Maghagha
2:55 PM Cairo
3h 2m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 987 AC Spanish
1:09 PM Maghagha
3:40 PM Cairo
2h 31m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 200 EGP
180 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
1:40 PM Maghagha
5:15 PM Cairo
3h 35m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 937 VIP
2:50 PM Maghagha
5:35 PM Cairo
2h 45m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 200 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 159 AC Russian
3:12 PM Maghagha
6:30 PM Cairo
3h 18m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 3503 AC Russian
3:32 PM Maghagha
6:40 PM Cairo
3h 8m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian
4:26 PM Maghagha
7:25 PM Cairo
2h 59m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
5:52 PM Maghagha
9:05 PM Cairo
3h 13m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
6:05 PM Maghagha
9:20 PM Cairo
3h 15m 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — main towns
Train 979 AC Russian
6:25 PM Maghagha
9:30 PM Cairo
3h 5m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian
8:06 PM Maghagha
10:35 PM Cairo
2h 29m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 110 EGP
180 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Maghagha to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Maghagha to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Maghagha and Cairo, spread across the day: 10 in the morning, 6 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 3 at night. The first train departs at 12:34 AM and the last at 8:06 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #1009, departing at 5:41 AM with a journey time of 2h 29m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 3h 35m — a difference of 1h 6m, as it stops at 10 stations versus 3.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Maghagha to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 55 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 55 EGP, Third Class AC: 110 EGP, Second Class AC: 150 EGP, First Class AC: 200 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Maghagha to Cairo?

13 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 999, 185, 1009, 871, 89, 971, 987, 937, 159, 3503, 81, 979, 3007, while trains 163, 1013, 1015, 973, 187, 165, 91, 833, 157, 975 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Maghagha — Cairo 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 (10 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Maghagha station counter.

How many stops are there between Maghagha and Cairo?

Stops range from 3 (train 999 — the fewest) to 16 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.