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Sohag to Alexandria Train Times Today & Fares

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8 trains run daily from Sohag to Alexandria. The first leaves at 12:25 AM and the last at 9:50 PM; the fastest is train 935 at 9 hrs 20 min. Fares range from EGP 120 to EGP 2678. Trains leave from Sohag Train Station; all stop at Sidi Gaber before Alexandria Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 7 September 2026. Sleeper cabins are sold by Abela Egypt.

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First train Train 1015Russianfrom Sohag to Alexandria 11h 15m18 stops675 km

Sohag to Alexandria train timetable

8 trains a day
Sohag to Alexandria train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 1015Russian11h 15m18 stops675 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 120
Express — main towns
Train 1089Sleeper + Abu El Hol9h 30m5 stops675 km
  • Second Class AC 400
  • Double Cabin 1785
  • Single Cabin 2678
Runs Monday and Friday only
Train 89Spanish AC9h 40m15 stops675 km
  • Second Class AC 340
  • First Class AC 490
Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 157Russian11h 35m26 stops675 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 120
Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 935VIPnext day9h 20m10 stops675 km
  • Second Class AC 340
  • First Class AC 490
Express — major stations only
Train 3007Russian ACnext day9h 35m11 stops675 km
  • Third Class AC 230
Express — major stations only
Train 163Russiannext day11h 40m20 stops675 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 120
Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 2007Abu El Holnext day9h 30m7 stops675 km
  • Second Class AC 400
Express — major stations only

Arrival stations in Alexandria

Getting off in Alexandria
Sidi Gaber stationabout 7 min before Alexandria Alexandria Train StationArrival station

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Sohag to Alexandria train FAQ

How long is the train from Sohag to Alexandria?

The fastest, train 935, takes 9 hrs 20 min; the slowest, train 163, takes 11 hrs 40 min; half the trains arrive in 9 hrs 40 min or less, over 675 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Giza and Cairo.

When are the first and last trains from Sohag to Alexandria?

The first is train 1015 at 12:25 AM and the last is train 2007 at 9:50 PM: 1 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 2 in the evening and 3 after midnight.

How much is the Sohag to Alexandria train ticket?

EGP 120 to 2678 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 120, Third Class AC 230, Second Class AC 340–400, Single Cabin 2678. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).

Which station does the Sohag to Alexandria train leave from?

All trains leave from Sohag Train Station. They arrive at Alexandria Train Station; 8 stop first at Sidi Gaber.

How do I book a Sohag to Alexandria train ticket?

Of the 8 trains on this route, the 8 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.