Skip to main content

Egypt Sleeping Trains: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

17 Sleeper trains run daily on 8 routes in the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) timetable, mostly Cairo to Aswan and Cairo to Alexandria. The first leaves at 7:20 AM and the last at 10:40 PM.

Timetable last changed

Next trainin 11 min Train 1082Sleeper + Abu El Holfrom Alexandria to Cairo 2h 55m2 stops208 km

Upcoming Sleeper trains

Full timetable
  1. Train 83Sleeperin 4 hrs 1 min Aswan13h 10mBashtil (Upper Egypt)
    11 stops872 km
    • Elite Single 2835 EGP
    • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
    • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  2. Train 1091Sleeper + Premiumin 4 hrs 31 min Aswan12hCairo
    9 stops879 km
    • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
    • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
    • Premium VIP 700 EGP
  3. Train 87Sleeperin 4 hrs 56 min Aswan13h 10mBashtil (Upper Egypt)
    12 stops872 km
    • Elite Single 2835 EGP
    • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
    • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  4. Train 1085Sleeperin 6 hrs 41 min Aswan12h 30mBashtil (Upper Egypt)
    5 stops872 km
    • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
    • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  5. Train 1086Sleeperin 7 hrs 1 min Bashtil (Upper Egypt)13h 15mAswan
    11 stops872 km
    • Elite Single 2835 EGP
    • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
    • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  6. Train 1088Sleeper + Abu El Holin 7 hrs 1 min Alexandria16h 40mAswan
    10 stops1087 km
    • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
    • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
    • Second Class AC 700 EGP

Sleeper train timetable

17 trains. First train and last train .

TimeTrainRoute & tripFares (EGP)
DepArr
1082Sleeper + Abu El Hol
Alexandria → Cairo2h 55m2 stops208 km
  • Second Class AC 200
DepArr
83Sleeper
Aswan → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)13h 10m11 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
1091Sleeper + Premium
Aswan → Cairo12h9 stops879 km
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Double Cabin 1365
  • Premium VIP 700
DepArr
87Sleeper
Aswan → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)13h 10m12 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
1085Sleeper
Aswan → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)12h 30m5 stops872 km
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Double Cabin 1365
DepArr
1086Sleeper
Bashtil (Upper Egypt) → Aswan13h 15m11 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
1088Sleeper + Abu El Hol
Alexandria → Aswan16h 40m10 stops1087 km
  • Single Cabin 2678
  • Double Cabin 1785
  • Second Class AC 700
DepArr
84Sleeper
Bashtil (Upper Egypt) → Aswan12h 55m5 stops872 km—
DepArr
1089Sleeper + Abu El Hol
Aswan → Alexandria15h 40m10 stops1087 km
  • Single Cabin 2678
  • Double Cabin 1785
  • Second Class AC 700
DepArr
86Sleeper
Bashtil (Upper Egypt) → Aswan13h 40m12 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
1087Sleeper
Aswan → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)13h 25m11 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
85Sleeper
Aswan → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)13h 5m5 stops872 km—
DepArr
1084Sleeper
Bashtil (Upper Egypt) → Aswan13h 20m5 stops872 km—
DepArr
82Sleeper
Bashtil (Upper Egypt) → Aswan14h 1m11 stops872 km
  • Elite Single 2835
  • Single Cabin 2048
  • Elite Double 1890
DepArr
1090Sleeper + Premium
Cairo → Aswan11h 30m4 stops879 km
  • Premium VIP 700

Sleeper train routes

Sleeper train FAQ

What is the Sleeper train in Egypt?

Egypt's sleeping train has cabins with beds run by Abela Egypt, mostly overnight. 17 Sleeper trains run daily on 8 routes in the ENR timetable, with Elite Single, Single Cabin, Elite Double and Double Cabin.

How much is a Sleeper train ticket?

From EGP 1365 to EGP 2835 depending on the route and class. On train 83 from Aswan to Bashtil (Upper Egypt): Elite Single EGP 2835, Single Cabin EGP 2048, Elite Double EGP 1890. Every train's fares are in the fares column of the timetable.

What is inside a sleeping train cabin?

Air conditioning, sleeper bed, buffet, wide seats, luggage space, english-speaking staff, power socket, toilet and no smoking. Photos are in “Inside the Sleeper train”.

What are the Sleeper train numbers?

82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1089, 1090, 1091, 1092. Tap any number in the timetable to open its times and stops.

How do I book a Sleeper 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.