Minya to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 41 trains daily from Minya to Cairo.
Departures from 12:35 AM to 11:59 PM. Journey time from 3h 5m.

Trains41 /day
First12:35 AM
Last11:59 PM
Duration3h 5m
Farefrom 75 EGP (cheapest) to 500 EGP (highest)
Fastest2007 Abu Al-Hol

Trains from Minya to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 1013 Russian	12:35 AM Minya 4:00 AM Cairo	3h 25m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns

Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	1:05 AM Minya 4:10 AM Cairo	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol	1:20 AM Minya 4:25 AM Cairo	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 999 AC French	1:45 AM Minya 5:25 AM Cairo	3h 40m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish	1:55 AM Minya 5:05 AM Cairo	3h 10m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2031 Talgo	4:00 AM Minya 7:05 AM Cairo	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP First Class AC 500 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian	4:10 AM Minya 8:00 AM Cairo	3h 50m	10 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 185 AC Russian	4:25 AM Minya 8:45 AM Cairo	4h 20m	12 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 973 Russian	4:37 AM Minya 9:15 AM Cairo	4h 38m	20 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 1009 AC Russian	4:55 AM Minya 8:10 AM Cairo	3h 15m	4 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 871 AC Russian	5:50 AM Minya 9:25 AM Cairo	3h 35m	7 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian	6:05 AM Minya 9:40 AM Cairo	3h 35m	7 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 997 Premium + VIP	6:30 AM Minya 9:55 AM Cairo	3h 25m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP PREMIUM VIP 320 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 993 AC French	6:55 AM Minya 10:20 AM Cairo	3h 25m	2 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish	7:40 AM Minya 11:05 AM Cairo	3h 25m	6 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 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	8:25 AM Minya 11:40 AM Cairo	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 165 Russian	8:50 AM Minya 1:30 PM Cairo	4h 40m	18 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 971 AC French	9:25 AM Minya 1:40 PM Cairo	4h 15m	11 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian	9:55 AM Minya 1:20 PM Cairo	3h 25m	4 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian	11:00 AM Minya 2:55 PM Cairo	3h 55m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 987 AC Spanish	12:20 PM Minya 3:40 PM Cairo	3h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian	12:30 PM Minya 5:15 PM Cairo	4h 45m	16 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 3025 AC Russian	1:35 PM Minya 4:45 PM Cairo	3h 10m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 937 VIP	2:00 PM Minya 5:35 PM Cairo	3h 35m	5 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 159 AC Russian	2:10 PM Minya 6:30 PM Cairo	4h 20m	11 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 3503 AC Russian	2:25 PM Minya 6:40 PM Cairo	4h 15m	11 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 891 AC Russian	2:30 PM Minya 5:45 PM Cairo	3h 15m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2011 Premium + VIP	2:55 PM Minya 6:05 PM Cairo	3h 10m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP PREMIUM VIP 320 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian	3:30 PM Minya 7:25 PM Cairo	3h 55m	8 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 981 VIP	4:25 PM Minya 7:40 PM Cairo	3h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 975 Russian	4:45 PM Minya 9:05 PM Cairo	4h 20m	14 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian	5:00 PM Minya 9:20 PM Cairo	4h 20m	14 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 979 AC Russian	5:20 PM Minya 9:30 PM Cairo	4h 10m	10 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 927 Abu Al-Hol	5:45 PM Minya 8:50 PM Cairo	3h 5m	2 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 983 VIP	6:25 PM Minya 9:45 PM Cairo	3h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — main towns
Train 929 Abu Al-Hol	6:45 PM Minya 9:55 PM Cairo	3h 10m	3 stops	Second Class AC 225 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 935 VIP	7:00 PM Minya 10:10 PM Cairo	3h 10m	3 stops	Second Class AC 170 EGP First Class AC 230 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian	7:20 PM Minya 10:35 PM Cairo	3h 15m	4 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian	11:20 PM Minya 2:35 AM Cairo	3h 15m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian	11:45 PM Minya 3:45 AM Cairo	4h	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP	247 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 2013 AC Russian	11:59 PM Minya 3:10 AM Cairo	3h 11m	3 stops	Third Class AC 140 EGP	247 km	Express — major stations only

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 18 August 2026

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FAQ — Minya to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Minya to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 41 trains daily between Minya and Cairo, spread across the day: 10 in the morning, 11 midday/afternoon, 7 in the evening, 13 at night. The first train departs at 12:35 AM and the last at 11:59 PM.

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

The fastest train is Abu Al-Hol #2007, departing at 1:05 AM with a journey time of 3h 5m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 4h 45m — a difference of 1h 40m, as it stops at 16 stations versus 2.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Minya to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 75 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 75 EGP, Third Class AC: 140 EGP, Second Class AC: 170 EGP, First Class AC: 230 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Minya to Cairo?

30 of 41 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 2007, 2015, 999, 977, 2031, 185, 1009, 871, 997, 993, 89, 989, 971, 1011, 987, 3025, 937, 159, 3503, 891, 2011, 981, 81, 979, 927, 983, 929, 935, 3007, 2013, while trains 1013, 1015, 973, 187, 165, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or Talgo or Premium or VIP.

Should I book the Minya — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?

Abu Al-Hol or Talgo or Premium or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (11 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Minya station counter.

How many stops are there between Minya and Cairo?

Stops range from 2 (train 2007 — the fewest) to 20 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Minya to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

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