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Upper Egypt to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 54 trains daily from Upper Egypt to Cairo.
Departures from 2:22 AM to 10:22 PM. Journey time from 8m.

  • Trains54 /day
  • First2:22 AM
  • Last10:22 PM
  • Duration8m
  • Farefrom 20 EGP (cheapest) to 70 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest3503 AC Russian

Upper Egypt to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Upper Egypt to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1007 Russian
2:22 AM Upper Egypt
2:35 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2013 AC Russian
2:57 AM Upper Egypt
3:10 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 163 Russian
3:32 AM Upper Egypt
3:45 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1013 Russian
3:42 AM Upper Egypt
4:00 AM Cairo
18m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2007 AC Russian
3:52 AM Upper Egypt
4:10 AM Cairo
18m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2015 AC Russian
4:12 AM Upper Egypt
4:25 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1091 Sleep
4:37 AM Upper Egypt
4:50 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Works – Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday
Train 977 AC
4:52 AM Upper Egypt
5:05 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 999 AC
5:12 AM Upper Egypt
5:25 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1903 AC Russian
5:43 AM Upper Egypt
5:55 AM Cairo
12m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2009 VIP
6:27 AM Upper Egypt
6:40 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2031 Talgo
6:52 AM Upper Egypt
7:05 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2041 Talgo
7:02 AM Upper Egypt
7:15 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Runs from 22-5 to 7-6
Train 141 Russian
7:32 AM Upper Egypt
7:45 AM Cairo
13m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP
6 km
Train 1015 Russian
7:42 AM Upper Egypt
8:00 AM Cairo
18m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1009 AC Russian
7:57 AM Upper Egypt
8:10 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1109 AC Russian
8:12 AM Upper Egypt
8:25 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1089 Sleep
8:20 AM Upper Egypt
8:35 AM Cairo
15m Direct
N/A
6 km Operating only on Mondays and Fridays (sleep+seats)
Train 185 AC Russian
8:32 AM Upper Egypt
8:45 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1943 AC Russian
9:02 AM Upper Egypt
9:15 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Runs from 22-5 to 7-6
Train 973 Russian
9:03 AM Upper Egypt
9:15 AM Cairo
12m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 871 AC Russian
9:12 AM Upper Egypt
9:25 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 997 VIP
9:42 AM Upper Egypt
9:55 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 993 AC
10:07 AM Upper Egypt
10:20 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1949 AC Russian
10:12 AM Upper Egypt
10:25 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Runs from 22-5 to 7-6
Train 1931 AC
10:22 AM Upper Egypt
10:35 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Works 22 and 24-5 only
Train 1937 AC
10:22 AM Upper Egypt
10:35 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km It only works 26-5
Train 187 Russian
10:42 AM Upper Egypt
10:55 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 89 AC
10:52 AM Upper Egypt
11:05 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1939 AC
11:02 AM Upper Egypt
11:15 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km Runs from 22-5 to 7-6
Train 989 AC
11:27 AM Upper Egypt
11:40 AM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1011 AC Russian
1:07 PM Upper Egypt
1:20 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 165 Russian
1:17 PM Upper Egypt
1:30 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 971 AC
1:27 PM Upper Egypt
1:40 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 91 Russian
2:42 PM Upper Egypt
2:55 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 1111 Russian
3:02 PM Upper Egypt
3:15 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 987 AC
3:27 PM Upper Egypt
3:40 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 3025 AC Russian
4:32 PM Upper Egypt
4:45 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 833 Russian
5:02 PM Upper Egypt
5:15 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 937 VIP
5:22 PM Upper Egypt
5:35 PM Cairo
13m Direct
  • Second Class AC 60 EGP
  • First Class AC 70 EGP
6 km
Train 891 AC Russian
5:32 PM Upper Egypt
5:45 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 2011 VIP
5:51 PM Upper Egypt
6:05 PM Cairo
14m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 159 AC Russian
6:47 PM Upper Egypt
7:00 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 3503 AC Russian
6:57 PM Upper Egypt
7:05 PM Cairo
8m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 157 Russian
7:12 PM Upper Egypt
7:25 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 981 VIP
7:27 PM Upper Egypt
7:40 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 927 AC Russian
8:37 PM Upper Egypt
8:50 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 975 Russian
9:03 PM Upper Egypt
9:15 PM Cairo
12m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 979 AC Russian
9:16 PM Upper Egypt
9:30 PM Cairo
14m Direct
  • Third Class AC 40 EGP
6 km
Train 983 VIP
9:32 PM Upper Egypt
9:45 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 929 AC Russian
9:42 PM Upper Egypt
9:55 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 935 VIP
9:57 PM Upper Egypt
10:10 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 81 AC Russian
10:12 PM Upper Egypt
10:25 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
Train 3007 AC Russian
10:22 PM Upper Egypt
10:35 PM Cairo
13m Direct
N/A
6 km
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Upper Egypt to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Upper Egypt to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 54 trains daily between Upper Egypt and Cairo, running throughout the day. The first train departs at 2:22 AM and the last at 10:22 PM.

What is the fastest train from Upper Egypt to Cairo and how long does it take?

The fastest train is AC Russian #3503, departing at 6:57 PM with a journey time of 8m. Faster trains make fewer stops.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Upper Egypt to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 20 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. The difference between classes is in services and seats, not the number of stops.

Which train should I choose for comfort and speed?

The best options on this route are VIP or Talgo trains — wider seats, stronger AC and premium services. Check coach photos for each trip before booking.

Should I book in advance or can I buy at the station?

Book online via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg, or at the station counter. Book in advance for fast trains — tickets sell out quickly in peak seasons. Regular trains usually have same-day availability.

How do I find my platform at Upper Egypt station?

To find your platform, check the station screens, public announcements or the station master's office. You can also use the Egypt Trains app which offers live train tracking and delay updates.