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Train 1948: Cairo → Aswan

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Train 1948

Suspended · AC Russian · Cairo → Aswan

Express — provincial capitals · Extra service for the Eid al-Adha holiday · 22 May to 7 June
Duration: 11h 55m · Stops: 10 stops · Distance: 879 km

Train 1948 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1948 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Aswan route. Departs 12:35 AM, arrives 12:30 PM.
Journey time: 11 hours and 55 minutes. Total distance: 879 km.

Train 1948 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 12:35 AM
Upper Egypt 12:50 AM 12:51 AM
Giza 1:00 AM 1:05 AM
Asyut 5:30 AM 5:35 AM
Sohag 6:50 AM 6:55 AM
Qena 8:35 AM 8:40 AM
Luxor 9:35 AM 9:40 AM
Edfu 10:55 AM 11:00 AM
Kom Ombo 11:45 AM 11:50 AM
Aswan 12:30 PM —

Train 1948 Photos

Train 1948 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 1948

Train 1948 Overview

Train 1948 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 10 stations departing at 12:35 AM and arriving at 12:30 PM. Total journey time is 11 hours and 55 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1948?

Train 1948 AC Russian stops at 10 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:

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

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

What is the route of Train 1948?

Train 1948's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Giza (1:00 AM), Qena (8:35 AM), Edfu (10:55 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 1948?

Train 1948 departs Cairo at 12:35 AM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 12:50 AM, and arrives at Aswan at 12:30 PM. Total journey time is 11 hours and 55 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1948?

Train 1948 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 12:35 AM 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.