Train 971
Active · AC French · Sohag → Cairo
Train 971 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 971 is a AC French service on the Sohag — Cairo route. Departs 5:20 AM, arrives 1:40 PM.
Journey time: 8 hours and 20 minutes. Total distance: 467 km. Second Class AC: 230 / First Class AC: 330 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Sohag | — | 5:20 AM | |
| Maragha | 5:36 AM | 5:38 AM | |
| Tahta | 5:51 AM | 5:53 AM | |
| Tima | 6:08 AM | 6:10 AM | |
| Sidfa | 6:19 AM | 6:21 AM | |
| Abo Tij | 6:31 AM | 6:32 AM | |
| Asyut | 6:55 AM | 7:05 AM | |
| Manfalut | 7:34 AM | 7:36 AM | |
| Qusiyyah | 7:54 AM | 7:56 AM | |
| Dayrout | 8:10 AM | 8:12 AM | |
| Dayr Mawas | 8:22 AM | 8:24 AM | |
| Mallawi | 8:35 AM | 8:36 AM | |
| Minya | 9:20 AM | 9:25 AM | |
| Samalut | 9:46 AM | 9:47 AM | |
| Matay | 10:00 AM | 10:01 AM | |
| Beni Mazar | 10:10 AM | 10:11 AM | |
| Maghagha | 10:25 AM | 10:26 AM | |
| Fashn | 10:42 AM | 10:43 AM | |
| Biba | 10:58 AM | 10:59 AM | |
| Beni Suef | 11:16 AM | 11:20 AM | |
| Wasta Held for train 1011 | 11:47 AM | 12:04 PM | |
| Ayat | 12:29 PM | 12:31 PM | |
| Giza | 1:10 PM | 1:15 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 1:24 PM | 1:27 PM | |
| Cairo | 1:40 PM | — |
Train 971 Photos
Train 971 Services
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AC
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Buffet
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Reclining Seats
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Wide Seats
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Luggage
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Restroom
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No Smoking
Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.
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FAQ — Train 971
Train 971 Overview
Train 971 is a AC French service operating on the Sohag — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 25 stations departing at 5:20 AM and arriving at 1:40 PM. Total journey time is 8 hours and 20 minutes covering 467 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 971?
Train 971 AC French stops at 25 stations on the Sohag — Cairo route:
Sohag — Maragha — Tahta — Tima — Sidfa — Abo Tij — Asyut — Manfalut — Qusiyyah — Dayrout — Dayr Mawas — Mallawi — Minya — Samalut — Matay — Beni Mazar — Maghagha — Fashn — Biba — Beni Suef — Wasta — Ayat — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 971?
Train 971's route starts from Sohag and ends at Cairo covering 467 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Asyut (6:55 AM), Minya (9:20 AM), Biba (10:58 AM).
What is the schedule of Train 971?
Train 971 departs Sohag at 5:20 AM, making its first stop at Maragha at 5:36 AM, and arrives at Cairo at 1:40 PM. Total journey time is 8 hours and 20 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 971?
Train 971 ticket prices from Sohag to Cairo:
- Second Class AC: 230 EGP
- First Class AC: 330 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 971?
Train 971 (AC French) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 5:20 AM departure. Advance booking also works via:
- Official website enr.gov.eg
- The ENR mobile app
- Fawry payment outlets
For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.