Train 996
Active · Premium + VIP · Cairo → Aswan
Train 996 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 996 is a Premium + VIP service on the Cairo — Aswan route. Departs 11:25 PM, arrives 1:30 PM.
Journey time: 14 hours and 5 minutes. Total distance: 879 km. Second Class AC: 320 / First Class AC: 490 / PREMIUM VIP: 700 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Cairo | — | 11:25 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 11:38 PM | 11:41 PM | |
| Giza | 11:50 PM | 11:55 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 1:07 AM | 1:18 AM | |
| Minya | 2:45 AM | 3:05 AM | |
| Asyut | 4:45 AM | 5:05 AM | |
| Sohag | 6:15 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| Nagaa Hammadi | 7:35 AM | 7:55 AM | |
| Qena | 8:35 AM | 8:45 AM | |
| Luxor Held for train 1092 | 9:30 AM | 9:50 AM | |
| Esna | 10:30 AM | 10:34 AM | |
| Edfu | 11:16 AM | 11:22 AM | |
| Kalabsha | 11:57 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| Kom Ombo | 12:16 PM | 12:21 PM | |
| Aswan | 1:30 PM | — |
Train 996 Photos
Train 996 Services
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AC
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Buffet
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Reclining Seats
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Wide Seats
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Luggage
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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 996
Train 996 Overview
Train 996 is a Premium + VIP service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 15 stations departing at 11:25 PM and arriving at 1:30 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 5 minutes covering 879 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 996?
Train 996 Premium + VIP stops at 15 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:
Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Beni Suef — Minya — Asyut — Sohag — Nagaa Hammadi — Qena — Luxor — Esna — Edfu — Kalabsha — Kom Ombo — Aswan
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 996?
Train 996's route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Beni Suef (1:07 AM), Nagaa Hammadi (7:35 AM), Edfu (11:16 AM).
What is the schedule of Train 996?
Train 996 departs Cairo at 11:25 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 11:38 PM, and arrives at Aswan at 1:30 PM. Total journey time is 14 hours and 5 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 996?
Train 996 ticket prices from Cairo to Aswan:
- Second Class AC: 320 EGP
- First Class AC: 490 EGP
- PREMIUM VIP: 700 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 996?
Train 996 is a Premium + VIP premium service — tickets sell out fast in peak seasons and holidays, so advance booking is recommended:
- Official website enr.gov.eg or the ENR app (booking opens days ahead)
- Fawry outlets across Egypt
- Station counter — if seats remain
For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.