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Train 1942: Cairo → Aswan

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Train 1942

Suspended · AC Russian · Cairo → Aswan

Express — major stations only · Extra service for the Eid al-Adha holiday · 21 May to 6 June, except 25 May
Duration: 12h 15m · Stops: 11 stops · Distance: 879 km

Train 1942 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1942 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Aswan route. Departs 9:50 PM, arrives 10:05 AM.
Journey time: 12 hours and 15 minutes. Total distance: 879 km.

Train 1942 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 9:50 PM
Upper Egypt 10:05 PM 10:08 PM
Giza 10:20 PM 10:25 PM
Asyut 2:40 AM 2:50 AM
Sohag 3:55 AM 4:05 AM
Nagaa Hammadi 5:15 AM 5:20 AM
Qena 6:00 AM 6:05 AM
Luxor 7:00 AM 7:10 AM
Edfu 8:30 AM 8:33 AM
Kom Ombo 9:20 AM 9:25 AM
Aswan 10:05 AM —

Train 1942 Photos

Train 1942 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
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Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
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Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
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Train 1942 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Train 1942

Train 1942 Overview

Train 1942 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 11 stations departing at 9:50 PM and arriving at 10:05 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 15 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1942?

Train 1942 AC Russian stops at 11 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:

Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Asyut — Sohag — Nagaa Hammadi — Qena — Luxor — Edfu — Kom Ombo — Aswan

See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.

What is the route of Train 1942?

Train 1942's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Giza (10:20 PM), Nagaa Hammadi (5:15 AM), Edfu (8:30 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 1942?

Train 1942 departs Cairo at 9:50 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 10:05 PM, and arrives at Aswan at 10:05 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 15 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1942?

Train 1942 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 9:50 PM departure. Advance booking also works via:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg
  2. The ENR mobile app
  3. Fawry payment outlets

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.