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Train 1949: Aswan → Cairo

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Train 1949

Suspended · AC Russian · Aswan → Cairo

Express — major stations only · Extra service for the Eid al-Adha holiday · 22 May to 7 June
Duration: 12h 55m · Stops: 15 stops · Distance: 879 km

Train 1949 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1949 is a AC Russian service on the Aswan — Cairo route. Departs 9:30 PM, arrives 10:25 AM.
Journey time: 12 hours and 55 minutes. Total distance: 879 km.

Train 1949 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Aswan — 9:30 PM
Kom Ombo 10:10 PM 10:13 PM
Edfu 11:08 PM 11:10 PM
Esna 11:52 PM 11:55 PM
Luxor 12:30 AM 12:45 AM
Qena 1:30 AM 1:35 AM
Nagaa Hammadi 2:25 AM 2:30 AM
Girga 3:10 AM 3:13 AM
Sohag 3:40 AM 3:50 AM
Asyut 5:00 AM 5:15 AM
Minya 7:05 AM 7:10 AM
Beni Suef 8:35 AM 8:40 AM
Giza 9:55 AM 10:00 AM
Upper Egypt 10:08 AM 10:12 AM
Cairo 10:25 AM —

Train 1949 Photos

Train 1949 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 1949

Train 1949 Overview

Train 1949 is a AC Russian service operating on the Aswan — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 15 stations departing at 9:30 PM and arriving at 10:25 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 55 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1949?

Train 1949 AC Russian stops at 15 stations on the Aswan — Cairo route:

Aswan — Kom Ombo — Edfu — Esna — Luxor — Qena — Nagaa Hammadi — Girga — Sohag — Asyut — Minya — Beni Suef — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo

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

What is the route of Train 1949?

Train 1949's route starts from Aswan and ends at Cairo covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Esna (11:52 PM), Girga (3:10 AM), Beni Suef (8:35 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 1949?

Train 1949 departs Aswan at 9:30 PM, making its first stop at Kom Ombo at 10:10 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 10:25 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 55 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1949?

Train 1949 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 9:30 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.