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Upper Egypt to Esna trips schedule

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Upper Egypt to Esna Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 22 trains daily from Upper Egypt to Esna.
Departures from 12:19 AM to 11:41 PM. Journey time from 9h 56m.

  • Trains22 /day
  • First12:19 AM
  • Last11:41 PM
  • Duration9h 56m
  • Farefrom 130 EGP (cheapest) to 2835 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest2010 Premium + VIP

Upper Egypt to Esna Train Schedule

Trains from Upper Egypt to Esna
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:19 AM Upper Egypt
11:52 AM Esna
11h 33m 21 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 1902 AC Spanish
12:36 AM Upper Egypt
11:00 AM Esna
10h 24m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 980 VIP
8:16 AM Upper Egypt
7:41 PM Esna
11h 25m 21 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 3008 AC Russian
8:54 AM Upper Egypt
7:56 PM Esna
11h 2m 18 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 80 Russian
9:14 AM Upper Egypt
11:06 PM Esna
13h 52m 46 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 1004 AC Russian
9:46 AM Upper Egypt
8:37 PM Esna
10h 51m 17 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 2010 Premium + VIP
10:14 AM Upper Egypt
8:10 PM Esna
9h 56m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 580 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 982 VIP
12:16 PM Upper Egypt
11:55 PM Esna
11h 39m 24 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 164 Russian
3:46 PM Upper Egypt
4:46 AM Esna
13h 24 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
— Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 2012 AC Russian
5:44 PM Upper Egypt
4:05 AM Esna
10h 21m 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:14 PM Upper Egypt
7:41 AM Esna
13h 27m 31 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 1014 Russian
7:04 PM Upper Egypt
6:00 AM Esna
10h 56m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 1086 Sleep
7:20 PM Upper Egypt
6:14 AM Esna
10h 54m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
— Express — provincial capitals · Extra service · Runs according to the daily operating notice
Train 988 AC Russian
7:24 PM Upper Egypt
5:30 AM Esna
10h 6m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 86 Sleep
7:45 PM Upper Egypt
6:53 AM Esna
11h 8m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:34 PM Upper Egypt
8:44 AM Esna
12h 10m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 230 EGP
718 km Express — main towns
Train 82 Sleep
9:10 PM Upper Egypt
8:34 AM Esna
11h 24m 7 stops
  • Double Cabin 1365 EGP
  • Elite Double 1890 EGP
  • Single Cabin 2048 EGP
  • Elite Single 2835 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
9:14 PM Upper Egypt
7:20 AM Esna
10h 6m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 88 AC Spanish
9:41 PM Upper Egypt
8:55 AM Esna
11h 14m 24 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
718 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan
Train 90 Russian
10:24 PM Upper Egypt
10:45 AM Esna
12h 21m 28 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
Train 1008 Russian
11:29 PM Upper Egypt
10:07 AM Esna
10h 38m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 130 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
Train 996 Premium + VIP
11:41 PM Upper Egypt
10:30 AM Esna
10h 49m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 430 EGP
  • PREMIUM VIP 580 EGP
718 km Express — major stations only
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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 Esna Trains

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

Yes, there are 22 trains daily between Upper Egypt and Esna, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 2 midday/afternoon, 10 in the evening, 5 at night. The first train departs at 12:19 AM and the last at 11:41 PM.

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

The fastest train is Premium + VIP #2010, departing at 10:14 AM with a journey time of 9h 56m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 13h 52m — a difference of 3h 56m, as it stops at 46 stations versus 7.

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

The cheapest tickets start from 130 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 130 EGP, Third Class AC: 230 EGP, Second Class AC: 290 EGP, First Class AC: 430 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Upper Egypt to Esna?

16 of 22 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 1902, 980, 3008, 1004, 2010, 982, 2012, 1086, 988, 86, 1012, 82, 2014, 88, 996, while trains 80, 164, 188, 1014, 90, 1008 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP or Premium or Abu Al-Hol.

Should I book the Upper Egypt — Esna trip in advance or at the station?

VIP or Premium or Abu Al-Hol trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (6 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Upper Egypt station counter.

How many stops are there between Upper Egypt and Esna?

Stops range from 7 (train 2010 — the fewest) to 46 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.