Train 980

Train 980 is a VIP service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 31 stations departing at 8:00 AM and arriving at 10:25 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 25 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

Train 980 VIP stops at 31 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:

Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Beni Suef — Minya — Asyut — Abo Tij — Tima — Tahta — Maragha — Sohag — Monshaa — Girga — Balyana — Abo Tesht — Farshut — Nagaa Hammadi — Dishna — Qena — Qift — Qus — Luxor — Armant — Esna — Sibaiyyah — Edfu — Silwa Bahari — Kalabsha — Kom Ombo — Daraw — Aswan

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

Train 980's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Tima (2:02 PM), Farshut (4:29 PM), Esna (7:41 PM).

Train 980 departs Cairo at 8:00 AM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 8:13 AM, and arrives at Aswan at 10:25 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 25 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

Train 980 ticket prices from Cairo to Aswan:

• Second Class AC: 320 EGP
• First Class AC: 490 EGP

Train 980 is a VIP premium service — tickets sell out fast in peak seasons and holidays, so advance booking is recommended:

1. Official website enr.gov.eg or the ENR app (booking opens days ahead)
2. Fawry outlets across Egypt
3. Station counter — if seats remain

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.