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Maragha to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 17 trains daily from Maragha to Cairo.
Departures from 12:23 AM to 10:51 PM. Journey time from 6h 14m.

  • Trains17 /day
  • First12:23 AM
  • Last10:51 PM
  • Duration6h 14m
  • Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 320 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest977 AC Spanish

Maragha to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Maragha to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
12:23 AM Maragha
8:45 AM Cairo
8h 22m 20 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
2:23 AM Maragha
9:40 AM Cairo
7h 17m 17 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 971 AC French
5:38 AM Maragha
1:40 PM Cairo
8h 2m 22 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
6:05 AM Maragha
1:20 PM Cairo
7h 15m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
7:13 AM Maragha
2:55 PM Cairo
7h 42m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
8:03 AM Maragha
5:15 PM Cairo
9h 12m 30 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish
8:57 AM Maragha
3:40 PM Cairo
6h 43m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian
10:03 AM Maragha
6:30 PM Cairo
8h 27m 23 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 157 Russian
11:33 AM Maragha
7:25 PM Cairo
7h 52m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
12:19 PM Maragha
9:05 PM Cairo
8h 46m 29 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
12:39 PM Maragha
9:20 PM Cairo
8h 41m 28 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP
1:14 PM Maragha
7:40 PM Cairo
6h 26m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
2:59 PM Maragha
9:45 PM Cairo
6h 46m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 1007 Russian
7:53 PM Maragha
2:35 AM Cairo
6h 42m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
8:25 PM Maragha
3:45 AM Cairo
7h 20m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 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
8:48 PM Maragha
4:00 AM Cairo
7h 12m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
448 km Express — main towns
Train 977 AC Spanish
10:51 PM Maragha
5:05 AM Cairo
6h 14m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
448 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 — Maragha to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Maragha to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 17 trains daily between Maragha and Cairo, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 3 in the evening, 3 at night. The first train departs at 12:23 AM and the last at 10:51 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Spanish #977, departing at 10:51 PM with a journey time of 6h 14m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 9h 12m — a difference of 2h 58m, as it stops at 30 stations versus 7.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Maragha to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 170 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 320 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Maragha to Cairo?

9 of 17 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 185, 971, 1011, 987, 159, 81, 981, 983, 977, while trains 187, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Maragha — 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 (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Maragha station counter.

How many stops are there between Maragha and Cairo?

Stops range from 7 (train 977 — the fewest) to 30 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.