Train 979
Active · AC Russian · Asyut → Cairo
Train 979 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 979 is a AC Russian service on the Asyut — Cairo route. Departs 3:00 PM, arrives 9:30 PM.
Journey time: 6 hours and 30 minutes. Total distance: 375 km. Third Class AC ticket: 160 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asyut | — | 3:00 PM | |
| Manfalut | 3:28 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| Qusiyyah | 3:48 PM | 3:50 PM | |
| Dayrout | 4:04 PM | 4:06 PM | |
| Dayr Mawas | 4:15 PM | 4:17 PM | |
| Mallawi | 4:29 PM | 4:31 PM | |
| Minya | 5:10 PM | 5:20 PM | |
| Samalut | 5:40 PM | 5:42 PM | |
| Matay | 5:55 PM | 5:58 PM | |
| Beni Mazar | 6:07 PM | 6:10 PM | |
| Maghagha | 6:24 PM | 6:25 PM | |
| Fashn | 6:47 PM | 6:50 PM | |
| Biba | 7:06 PM | 7:09 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 7:25 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| Wasta | 7:55 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Giza | 8:55 PM | 9:05 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 9:13 PM | 9:16 PM | |
| Cairo | 9:30 PM | — |
Train 979 Photos
Train 979 Services
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AC
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Luggage
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Power Socket
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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 979
Train 979 Overview
Train 979 is a AC Russian service operating on the Asyut — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 18 stations departing at 3:00 PM and arriving at 9:30 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 30 minutes covering 375 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 979?
Train 979 AC Russian stops at 18 stations on the Asyut — Cairo route:
Asyut — Manfalut — Qusiyyah — Dayrout — Dayr Mawas — Mallawi — Minya — Samalut — Matay — Beni Mazar — Maghagha — Fashn — Biba — Beni Suef — Wasta — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 979?
Train 979's route starts from Asyut and ends at Cairo covering 375 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Dayr Mawas (4:15 PM), Beni Mazar (6:07 PM), Beni Suef (7:25 PM).
What is the schedule of Train 979?
Train 979 departs Asyut at 3:00 PM, making its first stop at Manfalut at 3:28 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 9:30 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 30 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 979?
Train 979 ticket price from Asyut to Cairo: Third Class AC: 160 EGP.
How do I book a ticket for Train 979?
Train 979 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 3:00 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.