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Train 2040: Cairo → Aswan

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Train 2040

Suspended · Talgo · Cairo → Aswan

Express — provincial capitals · Extra service for the Eid al-Adha holiday · 21 May to 6 June
Duration: 11h 50m · Stops: 10 stops · Distance: 879 km

Train 2040 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 2040 is a Talgo service on the Cairo — Aswan route. Departs 8:20 PM, arrives 8:10 AM.
Journey time: 11 hours and 50 minutes. Total distance: 879 km.

Train 2040 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 8:20 PM
Upper Egypt 8:33 PM 8:36 PM
Giza 8:45 PM 8:50 PM
Asyut 1:05 AM 1:10 AM
Sohag 2:25 AM 2:30 AM
Qena 4:20 AM 4:25 AM
Luxor 5:05 AM 5:20 AM
Edfu 6:38 AM 6:40 AM
Kom Ombo 7:28 AM 7:30 AM
Aswan 8:10 AM —

Train 2040 Photos

Train 2040 photo gallery
Talgo Spanish fast train coach exterior
Talgo
Talgo first class leather seats personal screen and charger
Talgo
Talgo second class comfortable affordable seats
Talgo
Toilet and charging sockets in Talgo train
Talgo

Train 2040 Services

  • WiFi

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Personal Screen

  • English Staff

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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

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FAQ — Train 2040

Train 2040 Overview

Train 2040 is a Talgo service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 10 stations departing at 8:20 PM and arriving at 8:10 AM. Total journey time is 11 hours and 50 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 2040?

Train 2040 Talgo 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 2040?

Train 2040's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Giza (8:45 PM), Qena (4:20 AM), Edfu (6:38 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 2040?

Train 2040 departs Cairo at 8:20 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 8:33 PM, and arrives at Aswan at 8:10 AM. Total journey time is 11 hours and 50 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

How do I book a ticket for Train 2040?

Train 2040 is a Talgo premium service — tickets sell out fast in peak seasons and holidays, so advance booking is recommended:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg or the ENR app (booking opens days ahead)
  2. Fawry outlets across Egypt
  3. Station counter — if seats remain

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.