Matay to Wasta Train Times Today & Fares

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12 trains run daily from Matay to Wasta. The first leaves at 5:01 AM and the last at 5:58 PM; the fastest is train 971 at 1 hr 46 min. Fares range from EGP 35 to EGP 150. Trains leave from Matay Train Station; all stop at Beni Suef. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 November 2026.

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First train 5:01 AMTrain 185Russian ACfrom Matay to Wasta 2h 5m6 stops116 km

Matay to Wasta train timetable

12 trains a day

Matay to Wasta train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 185	Russian AC	5:01 AM	7:06 AM	2h 5m	6 stops	116 km	Third Class AC 90	Express — major stations only
Train 973	Russian	5:14 AM	7:34 AM	2h 20m	13 stops	116 km	Third Class (Fan) 40	Express — main towns
Train 169-707	Ordinary	9:07 AM	11:10 AM	2h 3m	12 stops	116 km	Improved 35	Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 165	Russian	9:30 AM	11:19 AM	1h 49m	6 stops	116 km	Third Class (Fan) 40	Express — main towns
Train 971	French AC	10:01 AM	11:47 AM	1h 46m	5 stops	116 km	Second Class AC 120 First Class AC 150	Express — major stations only
Train 833	Russian	1:10 PM	3:08 PM	1h 58m	7 stops	116 km	Third Class (Fan) 40	Express — main towns
Train 159	Russian AC	2:47 PM	4:35 PM	1h 48m	3 stops	116 km	Third Class AC 90	Express — main towns
Train 3503	Russian AC	3:09 PM	5:00 PM	1h 51m	5 stops	116 km	Third Class AC 90	Express — major stations only
Train 701-713	Ordinary	4:22 PM	6:40 PM	2h 18m	7 stops	116 km	Improved 35	Continues from Minya as train 701
Train 975	Russian	5:26 PM	7:20 PM	1h 54m	7 stops	116 km	Third Class (Fan) 40	Express — main towns
Train 81	Russian AC	5:38 PM	7:37 PM	1h 59m	6 stops	116 km	Third Class AC 90	Express — main towns
Train 979	Russian AC	5:58 PM	7:55 PM	1h 57m	5 stops	116 km	Third Class AC 90	Express — major stations only

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Matay to Wasta train FAQ

How long is the train from Matay to Wasta?

The fastest, train 971, takes 1 hr 46 min; the slowest, train 973, takes 2 hrs 20 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 58 min or less, over 116 km; most trains stop at Beni Suef, Beni Mazar and Fashn.

When are the first and last trains from Matay to Wasta?

The first is train 185 at 5:01 AM and the last is train 979 at 5:58 PM: 5 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.

How much is the Matay to Wasta train ticket?

EGP 35 to 150 depending on the train and class: Improved 35, Third Class (Fan) 40, Third Class AC 90, First Class AC 150.

Which station does the Matay to Wasta train leave from?

All trains leave from Matay Train Station. They arrive at Wasta Train Station.

How do I book a Matay to Wasta train ticket?

Of the 12 trains on this route, the 10 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. The 2 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.