25 VIP trains run daily on 10 routes in the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) timetable, mostly Cairo to Alexandria and Cairo to Aswan. The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 11:25 PM.
25 VIP trains run daily on 10 routes in the ENR timetable, with First Class AC and Second Class AC.
How much is a VIP train ticket?
From EGP 110 to EGP 630 depending on the route and class. On train 901 from Cairo to Alexandria: First Class AC EGP 220, Second Class AC EGP 170. Every train's fares are in the fares column of the timetable.
What is inside a VIP train?
Air conditioning, buffet, reclining seats, wide seats, luggage space, toilet and no smoking. Photos are in “Inside the VIP train”.
VIP Trains in Egypt: 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. So the first train (5:00 AM) can be booked online until 5:00 PM the day before.