Train 973

Train 973 is a Russian service operating on the Asyut — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 27 stations departing at 2:30 AM and arriving at 9:15 AM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 45 minutes covering 375 kilometers.

Train 973 Russian stops at 27 stations on the Asyut — Cairo route:

Asyut — Manfalut — Qusiyyah — Dayrout — Dayr Mawas — Minya — Samalut — Matay — Beni Mazar — Maghagha — Fashn — Suds — Biba — Taha Bishah — Tansa — Beni Suef — Nasser — Zaytoun Q — Ashmant — Maymun — Beni Hidayr — Wasta — Qotouri — Ayat — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo

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

Train 973's route starts from Asyut and ends at Cairo covering 375 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Samalut (4:59 AM), Taha Bishah (6:33 AM), Beni Hidayr (7:23 AM).

Train 973 departs Asyut at 2:30 AM, making its first stop at Manfalut at 2:59 AM, and arrives at Cairo at 9:15 AM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 45 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

Train 973 ticket price from Asyut to Cairo: Third Class (Fan): 90 EGP.

Train 973 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 2:30 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.