Train 997
Active · Premium + VIP · Aswan → Cairo
Train 997 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 997 is a Premium + VIP service on the Aswan — Cairo route. Departs 8:45 PM, arrives 9:55 AM.
Journey time: 13 hours and 10 minutes. Total distance: 879 km. Second Class AC: 320 / First Class AC: 490 / PREMIUM VIP: 700 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Aswan | — | 8:45 PM | |
| Kom Ombo | 9:23 PM | 9:28 PM | |
| Kalabsha | 9:43 PM | 9:46 PM | |
| Edfu | 10:21 PM | 10:25 PM | |
| Esna | 11:06 PM | 11:09 PM | |
| Luxor | 11:50 PM | 12:05 AM | |
| Qena | 12:50 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| Nagaa Hammadi | 1:45 AM | 1:55 AM | |
| Sohag | 3:00 AM | 3:10 AM | |
| Asyut | 4:20 AM | 4:40 AM | |
| Minya | 6:25 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| Beni Suef | 7:55 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| Giza | 9:20 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| Upper Egypt | 9:39 AM | 9:42 AM | |
| Cairo | 9:55 AM | — |
Train 997 Photos
Train 997 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 997
Train 997 Overview
Train 997 is a Premium + VIP service operating on the Aswan — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 15 stations departing at 8:45 PM and arriving at 9:55 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 10 minutes covering 879 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 997?
Train 997 Premium + VIP stops at 15 stations on the Aswan — Cairo route:
Aswan — Kom Ombo — Kalabsha — Edfu — Esna — Luxor — Qena — Nagaa Hammadi — Sohag — Asyut — Minya — Beni Suef — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 997?
Train 997's route starts from Aswan and ends at Cairo covering 879 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Edfu (10:21 PM), Nagaa Hammadi (1:45 AM), Beni Suef (7:55 AM).
What is the schedule of Train 997?
Train 997 departs Aswan at 8:45 PM, making its first stop at Kom Ombo at 9:23 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 9:55 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 10 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 997?
Train 997 ticket prices from Aswan to Cairo:
- Second Class AC: 320 EGP
- First Class AC: 490 EGP
- PREMIUM VIP: 700 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 997?
Train 997 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.