Train 978
Active · AC Russian · Cairo → Asyut
Train 978 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 978 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Asyut route. Departs 6:45 AM, arrives 12:55 PM.
Journey time: 6 hours and 10 minutes. Total distance: 375 km. Third Class AC ticket: 160 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | — | 6:45 AM | |
| Upper Egypt | 6:58 AM | 7:01 AM | |
| Giza | 7:10 AM | 7:15 AM | |
| Wasta | 8:10 AM | 8:12 AM | |
| Beni Suef | 8:34 AM | 8:37 AM | |
| Biba | 8:57 AM | 8:58 AM | |
| Fashn | 9:12 AM | 9:13 AM | |
| Maghagha | 9:28 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| Beni Mazar | 9:43 AM | 9:44 AM | |
| Matay Held for train 926 | 9:54 AM | 9:55 AM | |
| Samalut | 10:18 AM | 10:19 AM | |
| Minya | 10:45 AM | 10:50 AM | |
| Mallawi | 11:25 AM | 11:26 AM | |
| Dayr Mawas | 11:38 AM | 11:39 AM | |
| Dayrout | 11:50 AM | 11:51 AM | |
| Qusiyyah | 12:04 PM | 12:06 PM | |
| Manfalut | 12:22 PM | 12:23 PM | |
| Asyut | 12:55 PM | — |
Train 978 Photos
Train 978 Services
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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 978
Train 978 Overview
Train 978 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Asyut route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 18 stations departing at 6:45 AM and arriving at 12:55 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 10 minutes covering 375 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 978?
Train 978 AC Russian stops at 18 stations on the Cairo — Asyut route:
Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Wasta — Beni Suef — Biba — Fashn — Maghagha — Beni Mazar — Matay — Samalut — Minya — Mallawi — Dayr Mawas — Dayrout — Qusiyyah — Manfalut — Asyut
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 978?
Train 978's route starts from Cairo and ends at Asyut covering 375 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Beni Suef (8:34 AM), Matay (9:54 AM), Dayr Mawas (11:38 AM).
What is the schedule of Train 978?
Train 978 departs Cairo at 6:45 AM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 6:58 AM, and arrives at Asyut at 12:55 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 10 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 978?
Train 978 ticket price from Cairo to Asyut: Third Class AC: 160 EGP.
How do I book a ticket for Train 978?
Train 978 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 6:45 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.