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Train 999: Sohag → Cairo

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Train 999

Active · AC French · Sohag → Cairo

Express — major stations only
Duration: 7h 10m · Stops: 11 stops · Distance: 467 km · Price: Second Class AC 230 · First Class AC 330 EGP

Train 999 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 999 is a AC French service on the Sohag — Cairo route. Departs 10:15 PM, arrives 5:25 AM.
Journey time: 7 hours and 10 minutes. Total distance: 467 km. Second Class AC: 230 / First Class AC: 330 EGP.

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Train 999 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Sohag — 10:15 PM
Tahta 10:44 PM 10:46 PM
Tima 11:01 PM 11:03 PM
Asyut 11:40 PM 11:45 PM
Mallawi 12:54 AM 12:55 AM
Minya 1:40 AM 1:45 AM
Maghagha 2:33 AM 2:34 AM
Beni Suef 3:28 AM 3:32 AM
Giza 4:55 AM 5:00 AM
Upper Egypt 5:09 AM 5:12 AM
Cairo 5:25 AM —

Train 999 Photos

Train 999 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
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French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
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French train second class seats Egypt
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French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
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Train 999 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 999

Train 999 Overview

Train 999 is a AC French service operating on the Sohag — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 11 stations departing at 10:15 PM and arriving at 5:25 AM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 10 minutes covering 467 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 999?

Train 999 AC French stops at 11 stations on the Sohag — Cairo route:

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

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

What is the route of Train 999?

Train 999's route starts from Sohag and ends at Cairo covering 467 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Tima (11:01 PM), Minya (1:40 AM), Giza (4:55 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 999?

Train 999 departs Sohag at 10:15 PM, making its first stop at Tahta at 10:44 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 5:25 AM. Total journey time is 7 hours and 10 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 999?

Train 999 ticket prices from Sohag to Cairo:

  • Second Class AC: 230 EGP
  • First Class AC: 330 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 999?

Train 999 (AC French) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 10:15 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.