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Premium Trains in Egypt

9 Premium trains run daily on 4 routes in the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) timetable, mostly Cairo to Aswan and Cairo to Alexandria. The first leaves at 5:15 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.

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Next trainin 2 hrs 41 min Train 916VIP + Premiumfrom Alexandria to Cairo 2h 30m1 stop208 km

Premium train timetable

9 trains. First train and last train .

TimeTrainRoute & tripFares (EGP)
DepArr
916VIP + Premium
Alexandria → Cairo2h 30m1 stop208 km
  • Premium VIP 300
  • First Class AC 220
  • Second Class AC 170
DepArr
1091Sleeper + Premium
Aswan → Cairo12h9 stops879 km
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Double Cabin 1365
  • Premium VIP 700
DepArr
997VIP + Premium
Aswan → Cairo13h 10m13 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700
  • First Class AC 490
  • Second Class AC 320
DepArr
1090Sleeper + Premium
Cairo → Aswan11h 30m4 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700
DepArr
1092Sleeper + Premium
Cairo → Aswan12h 15m9 stops879 km
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Double Cabin 1365
  • Premium VIP 700
DepArr
996VIP + Premium
Cairo → Aswan14h 5m13 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700
  • First Class AC 490
  • Second Class AC 320
DepArr
2011VIP + Premium
Aswan → Cairo12h 50m14 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700
  • First Class AC 490
  • Second Class AC 320
DepArr
905VIP + Premium
Cairo → Alexandria2h 30m1 stop208 km
  • Premium VIP 300
  • First Class AC 220
  • Second Class AC 170
DepArr
2010VIP + Premium
Cairo → Aswan12h 55m13 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700
  • First Class AC 490
  • Second Class AC 320
DepArr
1939Premium + Spanish AC
Not running now
Aswan → Cairo12h 45m12 stops879 km—

Premium train routes

Premium train FAQ

What is the Premium train in Egypt?

9 Premium trains run daily on 4 routes in the ENR timetable, with Premium VIP, First Class AC, Second Class AC, Single Cabin and Double Cabin.

How much is a Premium train ticket?

From EGP 170 to EGP 2048 depending on the route and class. On train 2010 from Cairo to Aswan: Premium VIP EGP 700, First Class AC EGP 490, Second Class AC EGP 320. Every train's fares are in the fares column of the timetable.

What is inside a Premium train?

Air conditioning, buffet, reclining seats, wide seats, luggage space, toilet and no smoking. Photos are in “Inside the Premium train”.

What are the Premium train numbers?

905, 916, 996, 997, 1090, 1091, 1092, 2010, 2011. Tap any number in the timetable to open its times and stops.

How do I book a Premium train?

Sleeping train cabins are booked only with Abela Egypt, on abelatrains.com or at its station offices, not on the ENR website. Bring your passport. Seats in the other coaches: Online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, with your passport (national ID for Egyptians), paying by card or at Fawry. By phone on 1661 up to one hour before. At the station ticket office any time until departure, including standing tickets when seats sell out.