Train 983

Train 983 is a VIP service operating on the Aswan — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 32 stations departing at 7:30 AM and arriving at 9:45 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 15 minutes covering 879 kilometers.

Train 983 VIP stops at 32 stations on the Aswan — Cairo route:

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

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

Train 983's route starts from Aswan and ends at Cairo covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Qus (11:21 AM), Girga (1:55 PM), Asyut (4:20 PM).

Train 983 departs Aswan at 7:30 AM, making its first stop at Daraw at 8:03 AM, and arrives at Cairo at 9:45 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 15 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

Train 983 ticket prices from Aswan to Cairo:

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

Train 983 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.