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Sohag to Esna trips schedule

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Sohag to Esna Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 22 trains daily from Sohag to Esna.
Departures from 12:20 AM to 11:05 PM. Journey time from 3h 35m.

  • Trains22 /day
  • First12:20 AM
  • Last11:05 PM
  • Duration3h 35m
  • Farefrom 75 EGP (cheapest) to 2048 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2014 Abu Al-Hol

Sohag to Esna Train Schedule

Trains from Sohag to Esna
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 2012 AC Russian
12:20 AM Sohag
4:05 AM Esna
3h 45m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 988 AC Russian
1:40 AM Sohag
5:30 AM Esna
3h 50m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 1014 Russian
1:50 AM Sohag
6:00 AM Esna
4h 10m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 1086 Sleep
2:20 AM Sohag
6:14 AM Esna
3h 54m 4 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
— Express — provincial capitals · Extra service · Runs according to the daily operating notice
Train 86 Sleep
2:40 AM Sohag
6:53 AM Esna
4h 13m 4 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
2:50 AM Sohag
7:41 AM Esna
4h 51m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
3:45 AM Sohag
7:20 AM Esna
3h 35m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 225 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 82 Sleep
4:05 AM Sohag
8:34 AM Esna
4h 29m 4 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
4:20 AM Sohag
8:44 AM Esna
4h 24m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 88 AC Spanish
4:30 AM Sohag
8:55 AM Esna
4h 25m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
257 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 90 Russian
5:55 AM Sohag
10:45 AM Esna
4h 50m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
6:10 AM Sohag
10:07 AM Esna
3h 57m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP
6:30 AM Sohag
10:30 AM Esna
4h 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 320 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 1902 AC Spanish
7:05 AM Sohag
11:00 AM Esna
3h 55m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
257 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1010 AC Russian
7:15 AM Sohag
11:52 AM Esna
4h 37m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 980 VIP
3:10 PM Sohag
7:41 PM Esna
4h 31m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
257 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
4:00 PM Sohag
7:56 PM Esna
3h 56m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP
4:25 PM Sohag
8:10 PM Esna
3h 45m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 320 EGP
257 km Express — major stations only
Train 1004 AC Russian
4:45 PM Sohag
8:37 PM Esna
3h 52m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 140 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
6:20 PM Sohag
11:06 PM Esna
4h 46m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 km Express — main towns
Train 982 VIP
7:15 PM Sohag
11:55 PM Esna
4h 40m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 170 EGP
  • First Class AC 230 EGP
257 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
11:05 PM Sohag
4:46 AM Esna
5h 41m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
257 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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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Sohag to Esna Trains

Are there trains from Sohag to Esna throughout the day?

Yes, there are 22 trains daily between Sohag and Esna, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 2 in the evening, 11 at night. The first train departs at 12:20 AM and the last at 11:05 PM.

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

The fastest train is Abu Al-Hol #2014, departing at 3:45 AM with a journey time of 3h 35m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#164) takes 5h 41m — a difference of 2h 6m, as it stops at 13 stations versus 3.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Sohag to Esna?

The cheapest tickets start from 75 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 75 EGP, Third Class AC: 140 EGP, Second Class AC: 170 EGP, First Class AC: 230 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Sohag to Esna?

16 of 22 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 2012, 988, 1086, 86, 2014, 82, 1012, 88, 996, 1902, 1010, 980, 3008, 2010, 1004, 982, while trains 1014, 188, 90, 1008, 80, 164 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or Premium or VIP.

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

Abu Al-Hol or Premium or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (6 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Sohag station counter.

How many stops are there between Sohag and Esna?

Stops range from 3 (train 2012 — the fewest) to 15 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.