Train 972
Active · Russian · Cairo → Asyut
Train 972 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 972 is a Russian service on the Cairo — Asyut route. Departs 4:20 PM, arrives 11:25 PM.
Journey time: 7 hours and 5 minutes. Total distance: 375 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 90 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | — | 4:20 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 4:33 PM | 4:34 PM | |
| Giza | 4:40 PM | 4:45 PM | |
| Ayat | 5:22 PM | 5:24 PM | |
| Qotouri | 5:39 PM | 5:41 PM | |
| Wasta | 5:54 PM | 5:57 PM | |
| Ashmant | 6:10 PM | 6:11 PM | |
| Nasser | 6:19 PM | 6:20 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 6:30 PM | 6:33 PM | |
| Biba | 6:53 PM | 6:54 PM | |
| Fashn | 7:08 PM | 7:09 PM | |
| Maghagha Held for train 2006 | 7:24 PM | 7:43 PM | |
| Beni Mazar Held for train 2012 | 7:57 PM | 8:10 PM | |
| Matay | 8:20 PM | 8:21 PM | |
| Samalut | 8:33 PM | 8:34 PM | |
| Minya | 9:00 PM | 9:05 PM | |
| Abo Qurqas | 9:24 PM | 9:25 PM | |
| Rawda | 9:41 PM | 9:42 PM | |
| Mallawi | 9:51 PM | 9:52 PM | |
| Dayr Mawas | 10:04 PM | 10:05 PM | |
| Dayrout | 10:16 PM | 10:17 PM | |
| Qusiyyah | 10:29 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| Manfalut | 10:47 PM | 10:48 PM | |
| Manqabad | 11:08 PM | 11:09 PM | |
| Asyut | 11:25 PM | — |
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Train 972 Services
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.
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FAQ — Train 972
Train 972 Overview
Train 972 is a Russian service operating on the Cairo — Asyut route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 25 stations departing at 4:20 PM and arriving at 11:25 PM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 5 minutes covering 375 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 972?
Train 972 Russian stops at 25 stations on the Cairo — Asyut route:
Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Ayat — Qotouri — Wasta — Ashmant — Nasser — Beni Suef — Biba — Fashn — Maghagha — Beni Mazar — Matay — Samalut — Minya — Abo Qurqas — Rawda — Mallawi — Dayr Mawas — Dayrout — Qusiyyah — Manfalut — Manqabad — Asyut
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 972?
Train 972's route starts from Cairo and ends at Asyut covering 375 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Ashmant (6:10 PM), Beni Mazar (7:57 PM), Mallawi (9:51 PM).
What is the schedule of Train 972?
Train 972 departs Cairo at 4:20 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 4:33 PM, and arrives at Asyut at 11:25 PM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 5 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 972?
Train 972 ticket price from Cairo to Asyut: Third Class (Fan): 90 EGP.
How do I book a ticket for Train 972?
Train 972 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 4:20 PM 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.