12 trains run daily from Monshaa to Abo Tesht. The first leaves at 3:04 AM and the last at 11:20 PM; the fastest is train 980 at 52 min. Fares range from EGP 17 to EGP 120. Trains leave from Monshaa Train Station; all stop at Balyana. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 25 September 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 188 | Russian | 1h 6m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 88 | Spanish AC | 54m | 2 stops | 53 km |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan | |||
| Train 732 | Ordinary | 1h 42m | 11 stops | 53 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 90 | Russian | 1h 4m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut | |||
| Train 974 | Russian | 55m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 736 | Ordinary | 1h 32m | 11 stops | 53 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 980 | VIP | 52m | 2 stops | 53 km |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut | |||
| Train 80 | Russian | 1h 8m | 5 stops | 53 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 982 | VIP | 53m | 2 stops | 53 km |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut | |||
| Train 160 | Russian AC | 56m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 986 | Spanish AC | 57m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut | |||
| Train 164 | Russian | next day | 57m | 3 stops | 53 km |
| Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan |
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The fastest, train 980, takes 52 min; the slowest, train 732, takes 1 hr 42 min; half the trains arrive in 57 min or less, over 53 km; most trains stop at Balyana, Girga and Usayrat.
The first is train 188 at 3:04 AM and the last is train 164 at 11:20 PM: 2 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon, 5 in the evening and 2 after midnight.
EGP 17 to 120 depending on the train and class: Improved 17, Third Class (Fan) 25, Third Class AC 50, First Class AC 120.
All trains leave from Monshaa Train Station. Direct trains to Abo Tesht also run from Ahaywah (2) and Balasfurah (2). They arrive at Abo Tesht Train Station.
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.
