Sidi Gaber to Qena Train Times Today & Fares

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10 trains run daily from Sidi Gaber to Qena. The first leaves at 5:58 AM and the last at 10:30 PM; the fastest is train 2008 at 11 hrs 10 min. Fares range from EGP 150 to EGP 2678. Trains leave from Sidi Gaber Train Station; most stop at Tanta. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 21 September 2026. Sleeper cabins are sold by Abela Egypt.

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First train 5:58 AMTrain 3008Russian ACfrom Sidi Gaber to Qena 12h 7m18 stops812 km

Sidi Gaber to Qena train timetable

10 trains a day

Sidi Gaber to Qena train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 3008	Russian AC	5:58 AM	6:05 PM	12h 7m	18 stops	812 km	Third Class AC 250	Express — main towns
Train 158	Russian	7:38 AM	9:28 PM	13h 50m	31 stops	812 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164	Russian	12:13 PM	1:45 AMnext day	13h 32m	26 stops	812 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 88	Spanish AC	6:08 PM	6:57 AMnext day	12h 49m	22 stops	812 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 1088	Sleeper + Abu El Hol	7:33 PM	7:45 AMnext day	12h 12m	5 stops	812 km	Second Class AC 450 Double Cabin 1785 Single Cabin 2678	Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars
Train 1008	Russian	8:04 PM	8:10 AMnext day	12h 6m	18 stops	812 km	Third Class (Fan) 150	Express — major stations only
Train 2008	VIP	8:15 PM	7:25 AMnext day	11h 10m	8 stops	812 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut
Train 1902	Spanish AC	8:25 PM	9:10 AMnext day	12h 45m	16 stops	812 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3006	Russian AC	10:01 PM	9:25 AMnext day	11h 24m	11 stops	812 km	Third Class AC 250	Express — major stations only
Train 934	Spanish AC	10:30 PM	10:05 AMnext day	11h 35m	12 stops	812 km	Second Class AC 380 First Class AC 520	Express — major stations only

Alexandria to Qena trains10 trains a day from Alexandria · 4.3 km from Sidi Gaber Station

Related train trips

Cairo → Qena Sidi Gaber → Tanta Sidi Gaber → Cairo Asyut → Qena Sidi Gaber → Damanhour Aswan → Qena Abo Tesht → Qena Alexandria → Qena Dishna → Qena Esna → Qena

Sidi Gaber to Qena train FAQ

How long is the train from Sidi Gaber to Qena?

The fastest, train 2008, takes 11 hrs 10 min; the slowest, train 158, takes 13 hrs 50 min; half the trains arrive in 12 hrs 12 min or less, over 812 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Giza and Cairo.

When are the first and last trains from Sidi Gaber to Qena?

The first is train 3008 at 5:58 AM and the last is train 934 at 10:30 PM: 2 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 7 in the evening.

How much is the Sidi Gaber to Qena train ticket?

EGP 150 to 2678 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 150, Third Class AC 250, Second Class AC 380–450, Single Cabin 2678. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Sidi Gaber to Qena train leave from?

All trains leave from Sidi Gaber Train Station. Direct trains to Qena also run from Alexandria (10). They arrive at Qena Train Station.

How do I book a Sidi Gaber to Qena train ticket?

Of the 10 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. Sleeper cabins (1) are booked only with Abela Egypt.