Sohag to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 38 trains daily from Sohag to Cairo.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 11:20 PM. Journey time from 6h 5m.

Trains38 /day
First12:05 AM
Last11:20 PM
Duration6h 5m
Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 2678 EGP (highest)
Fastest2009 VIP

Trains from Sohag to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 185 AC Russian	12:05 AM Sohag 8:45 AM Cairo	8h 40m	21 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only

Train 1015 Russian	12:25 AM Sohag 8:00 AM Cairo	7h 35m	13 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 2009 VIP	12:35 AM Sohag 6:40 AM Cairo	6h 5m	3 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop from Asyut to Giza
Train 2031 Talgo	12:45 AM Sohag 7:05 AM Cairo	6h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 400 EGP First Class AC 710 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian	1:25 AM Sohag 8:10 AM Cairo	6h 45m	10 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1089 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep	1:50 AM Sohag 8:35 AM Cairo	6h 45m	3 stops	Second Class AC 300 EGP Double Cabin 1785 EGP Single Cabin 2678 EGP	467 km	Runs Monday and Friday only
Train 187 Russian	2:05 AM Sohag 9:40 AM Cairo	7h 35m	18 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 997 Premium + VIP	3:10 AM Sohag 9:55 AM Cairo	6h 45m	5 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP PREMIUM VIP 460 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 993 AC French	3:30 AM Sohag 10:20 AM Cairo	6h 50m	4 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish	4:15 AM Sohag 11:05 AM Cairo	6h 50m	12 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 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	5:10 AM Sohag 11:40 AM Cairo	6h 30m	5 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 971 AC French	5:20 AM Sohag 1:40 PM Cairo	8h 20m	23 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian	5:45 AM Sohag 1:20 PM Cairo	7h 35m	14 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian	6:55 AM Sohag 2:55 PM Cairo	8h	15 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian	7:45 AM Sohag 5:15 PM Cairo	9h 30m	31 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish	8:40 AM Sohag 3:40 PM Cairo	7h	13 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian	9:45 AM Sohag 6:30 PM Cairo	8h 45m	24 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 3025 AC Russian	10:25 AM Sohag 4:45 PM Cairo	6h 20m	5 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 891 AC Russian	11:00 AM Sohag 5:45 PM Cairo	6h 45m	10 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian	11:15 AM Sohag 7:25 PM Cairo	8h 10m	21 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 2011 Premium + VIP	11:35 AM Sohag 6:05 PM Cairo	6h 30m	5 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP PREMIUM VIP 460 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 975 Russian	12:00 PM Sohag 9:05 PM Cairo	9h 5m	30 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian	12:20 PM Sohag 9:20 PM Cairo	9h	29 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP	12:55 PM Sohag 7:40 PM Cairo	6h 45m	9 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP	2:40 PM Sohag 9:45 PM Cairo	7h 5m	12 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 929 Abu Al-Hol	3:30 PM Sohag 9:55 PM Cairo	6h 25m	5 stops	Second Class AC 300 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 935 VIP	3:45 PM Sohag 10:10 PM Cairo	6h 25m	7 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian	4:05 PM Sohag 10:35 PM Cairo	6h 30m	8 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian	7:35 PM Sohag 2:35 AM Cairo	7h	12 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian	8:10 PM Sohag 3:45 AM Cairo	7h 35m	12 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 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	8:30 PM Sohag 4:00 AM Cairo	7h 30m	15 stops	Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP	467 km	Express — main towns
Train 2013 AC Russian	8:50 PM Sohag 3:10 AM Cairo	6h 20m	5 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	9:50 PM Sohag 4:10 AM Cairo	6h 20m	4 stops	Second Class AC 300 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol	10:00 PM Sohag 4:25 AM Cairo	6h 25m	4 stops	Second Class AC 300 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 999 AC French	10:15 PM Sohag 5:25 AM Cairo	7h 10m	9 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish	10:35 PM Sohag 5:05 AM Cairo	6h 30m	8 stops	Second Class AC 230 EGP First Class AC 330 EGP	467 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1091 Premium + Sleep	10:45 PM Sohag 4:50 AM Cairo	6h 5m	3 stops	PREMIUM VIP 460 EGP Double Cabin 1260 EGP Single Cabin 1890 EGP	467 km	Runs Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday only
Train 1903 AC Russian	11:20 PM Sohag 5:55 AM Cairo	6h 35m	7 stops	Third Class AC 180 EGP	467 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut

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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 — Sohag to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Sohag to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 38 trains daily between Sohag and Cairo, spread across the day: 11 in the morning, 7 midday/afternoon, 5 in the evening, 15 at night. The first train departs at 12:05 AM and the last at 11:20 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #2009, departing at 12:35 AM with a journey time of 6h 5m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 9h 30m — a difference of 3h 25m, as it stops at 31 stations versus 3.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Sohag to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 180 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 330 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Sohag to Cairo?

29 of 38 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 185, 2009, 2031, 1009, 1089, 997, 993, 89, 989, 971, 1011, 987, 159, 3025, 891, 2011, 81, 981, 983, 929, 935, 3007, 2013, 2007, 2015, 999, 977, 1091, 1903, while trains 1015, 187, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP or Talgo or Abu Al-Hol or Premium.

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

VIP or Talgo or Abu Al-Hol or Premium trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (9 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Sohag station counter.

How many stops are there between Sohag and Cairo?

Stops range from 3 (train 2009 — the fewest) to 31 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Sohag to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

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