Qena to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 31 trains daily from Qena to Cairo.
Departures from 1:00 AM to 11:40 PM. Journey time from 8h.

Trains31 /day
First1:00 AM
Last11:40 PM
Duration8h
Farefrom 115 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
Fastest1091 Premium + Sleep

Trains from Qena to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 997 Premium + VIP	1:00 AM Qena 9:55 AM Cairo	8h 55m	7 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only

Train 89 AC Spanish	1:40 AM Qena 11:05 AM Cairo	9h 25m	20 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 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	3:05 AM Qena 11:40 AM Cairo	8h 35m	8 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian	3:26 AM Qena 1:20 PM Cairo	9h 54m	18 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian	4:20 AM Qena 2:55 PM Cairo	10h 35m	24 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian	5:00 AM Qena 5:15 PM Cairo	12h 15m	41 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish	6:00 AM Qena 3:40 PM Cairo	9h 40m	22 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian	7:05 AM Qena 6:30 PM Cairo	11h 25m	33 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 3025 AC Russian	8:15 AM Qena 4:45 PM Cairo	8h 30m	7 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian	8:35 AM Qena 7:25 PM Cairo	10h 50m	27 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian	9:00 AM Qena 9:05 PM Cairo	12h 5m	38 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian	9:18 AM Qena 9:20 PM Cairo	12h 2m	40 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 2011 Premium + VIP	9:30 AM Qena 6:05 PM Cairo	8h 35m	7 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 981 VIP	10:15 AM Qena 7:40 PM Cairo	9h 25m	17 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP	12:00 PM Qena 9:45 PM Cairo	9h 45m	20 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 935 VIP	1:35 PM Qena 10:10 PM Cairo	8h 35m	10 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian	2:00 PM Qena 10:35 PM Cairo	8h 35m	10 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian	5:30 PM Qena 3:45 AM Cairo	10h 15m	21 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 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	6:05 PM Qena 4:00 AM Cairo	9h 55m	20 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 2013 AC Russian	6:45 PM Qena 3:10 AM Cairo	8h 25m	7 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	7:25 PM Qena 4:10 AM Cairo	8h 45m	8 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol	8:00 PM Qena 4:25 AM Cairo	8h 25m	6 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish	8:20 PM Qena 5:05 AM Cairo	8h 45m	13 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1091 Premium + Sleep	8:50 PM Qena 4:50 AM Cairo	8h	5 stops	PREMIUM VIP 550 EGP Double Cabin 1260 EGP Single Cabin 1890 EGP	609 km	Runs Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only
Train 1903 AC Russian	9:05 PM Qena 5:55 AM Cairo	8h 50m	10 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 1015 Russian	9:48 PM Qena 8:00 AM Cairo	10h 12m	22 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP	10:15 PM Qena 6:40 AM Cairo	8h 25m	6 stops	Second Class AC 260 EGP First Class AC 390 EGP	609 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop from Asyut to Giza
Train 2031 Talgo	10:50 PM Qena 7:05 AM Cairo	8h 15m	5 stops	Second Class AC 500 EGP First Class AC 770 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian	11:20 PM Qena 8:10 AM Cairo	8h 50m	13 stops	Third Class AC 210 EGP	609 km	Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian	11:30 PM Qena 9:40 AM Cairo	10h 10m	27 stops	Third Class (Fan) 115 EGP	609 km	Express — main towns
Train 1089 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep	11:40 PM Qena 8:35 AM Cairo	8h 55m	4 stops	Second Class AC 350 EGP Double Cabin 1785 EGP Single Cabin 2678 EGP	609 km	Runs Monday and Friday only

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 7 September 2026

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FAQ — Qena to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Qena to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 31 trains daily between Qena and Cairo, spread across the day: 9 in the morning, 3 midday/afternoon, 9 in the evening, 10 at night. The first train departs at 1:00 AM and the last at 11:40 PM.

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

The fastest train is Premium + Sleep #1091, departing at 8:50 PM with a journey time of 8h. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 12h 15m — a difference of 4h 15m, as it stops at 41 stations versus 5.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Qena to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 115 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 115 EGP, Third Class AC: 210 EGP, Second Class AC: 260 EGP, First Class AC: 390 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Qena to Cairo?

23 of 31 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 997, 89, 989, 1011, 987, 159, 3025, 81, 2011, 981, 983, 935, 3007, 2013, 2007, 2015, 977, 1091, 1903, 2009, 2031, 1009, 1089, while trains 91, 833, 157, 975, 163, 1013, 1015, 187 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo.

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

Premium or VIP or Abu Al-Hol or Talgo 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 Qena station counter.

How many stops are there between Qena and Cairo?

Stops range from 4 (train 1089 — the fewest) to 41 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Qena to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

Qena to Cairo Train Schedule

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Train 1011 Stops

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Train 91 Stops

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Train 81 Stops

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Train 2011 Stops

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Train 1091 Stops

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