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Train 998: Cairo → Sohag

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Train 998

Active · AC French · Cairo → Sohag

Express — major stations only
Duration: 7h 15m · Stops: 11 stops · Distance: 467 km · Price: Second Class AC 230 · First Class AC 330 EGP

Train 998 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 998 is a AC French service on the Cairo — Sohag route. Departs 1:00 PM, arrives 8:15 PM.
Journey time: 7 hours and 15 minutes. Total distance: 467 km. Second Class AC: 230 / First Class AC: 330 EGP.

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Train 998 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 1:00 PM
Upper Egypt 1:13 PM 1:17 PM
Giza 1:26 PM 1:30 PM
Beni Suef 2:51 PM 2:55 PM
Maghagha 3:38 PM 3:42 PM
Minya 4:35 PM 4:40 PM
Mallawi 5:17 PM 5:22 PM
Asyut 6:35 PM 6:45 PM
Tima 7:18 PM 7:21 PM
Tahta 7:37 PM 7:40 PM
Sohag 8:15 PM —

Train 998 Photos

Train 998 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC French
French train second class seats Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
AC French

Train 998 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Train 998

Train 998 Overview

Train 998 is a AC French service operating on the Cairo — Sohag route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 11 stations departing at 1:00 PM and arriving at 8:15 PM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 15 minutes covering 467 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 998?

Train 998 AC French stops at 11 stations on the Cairo — Sohag route:

Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Beni Suef — Maghagha — Minya — Mallawi — Asyut — Tima — Tahta — Sohag

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

What is the route of Train 998?

Train 998's route starts from Cairo and ends at Sohag covering 467 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Giza (1:26 PM), Minya (4:35 PM), Tima (7:18 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 998?

Train 998 departs Cairo at 1:00 PM, making its first stop at Upper Egypt at 1:13 PM, and arrives at Sohag at 8:15 PM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 15 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 998?

Train 998 ticket prices from Cairo to Sohag:

  • Second Class AC: 230 EGP
  • First Class AC: 330 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 998?

Train 998 (AC French) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 1:00 PM departure. Advance booking also works via:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg
  2. The ENR mobile app
  3. Fawry payment outlets

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.