Train 988
Active · AC Russian · Cairo → Aswan
Train 988 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 988 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Aswan route. Departs 7:10 PM, arrives 7:50 AM.
Journey time: 12 hours and 40 minutes. Total distance: 879 km. Third Class AC ticket: 250 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | — | 7:10 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 7:23 PM | 7:24 PM | |
| Giza | 7:30 PM | 7:35 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 8:48 PM | 8:54 PM | |
| Minya | 10:20 PM | 10:25 PM | |
| Asyut | 12:05 AM | 12:15 AM | |
| Sohag | 1:25 AM | 1:40 AM | |
| Girga | 2:03 AM | 2:05 AM | |
| Nagaa Hammadi | 2:50 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| Qena | 3:40 AM | 3:50 AM | |
| Luxor | 4:35 AM | 4:50 AM | |
| Esna | 5:30 AM | 5:32 AM | |
| Edfu | 6:13 AM | 6:16 AM | |
| Kom Ombo | 7:02 AM | 7:05 AM | |
| Daraw | 7:16 AM | 7:18 AM | |
| Aswan | 7:50 AM | — |
Train 988 Photos
Train 988 Services
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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 988
Train 988 Overview
Train 988 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 16 stations departing at 7:10 PM and arriving at 7:50 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 40 minutes covering 879 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 988?
Train 988 AC Russian stops at 16 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:
Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Beni Suef — Minya — Asyut — Sohag — Girga — Nagaa Hammadi — Qena — Luxor — Esna — Edfu — Kom Ombo — Daraw — Aswan
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 988?
Train 988's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Minya (10:20 PM), Nagaa Hammadi (2:50 AM), Edfu (6:13 AM).
What is the schedule of Train 988?
Train 988 departs Cairo at 7:10 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 7:23 PM, and arrives at Aswan at 7:50 AM. Total journey time is 12 hours and 40 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 988?
Train 988 ticket price from Cairo to Aswan: Third Class AC: 250 EGP.
How do I book a ticket for Train 988?
Train 988 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 7:10 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.