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Upper Egypt to Maragha trips schedule

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Upper Egypt to Maragha Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 15 trains daily from Upper Egypt to Maragha.
Departures from 12:19 AM to 10:24 PM. Journey time from 6h 16m.

  • Trains15 /day
  • First12:19 AM
  • Last10:24 PM
  • Duration6h 16m
  • Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 320 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest976 VIP

Upper Egypt to Maragha Train Schedule

Trains from Upper Egypt to Maragha
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:19 AM Upper Egypt
6:49 AM Maragha
6h 30m 10 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
442 km Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 974 Russian
5:34 AM Upper Egypt
1:58 PM Maragha
8h 24m 31 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express — main towns
Train 1006 Russian
6:14 AM Upper Egypt
12:42 PM Maragha
6h 28m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express — major stations only
Train 980 VIP
8:16 AM Upper Egypt
2:37 PM Maragha
6h 21m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
442 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 80 Russian
9:14 AM Upper Egypt
5:51 PM Maragha
8h 37m 29 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian
10:49 AM Upper Egypt
6:23 PM Maragha
7h 34m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 982 VIP
12:16 PM Upper Egypt
6:43 PM Maragha
6h 27m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
442 km Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 160 AC Russian
12:32 PM Upper Egypt
8:12 PM Maragha
7h 40m 21 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
442 km Express — main towns
Train 186 AC Russian
1:46 PM Upper Egypt
9:17 PM Maragha
7h 31m 15 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
442 km Express — major stations only
Train 164 Russian
3:46 PM Upper Egypt
10:34 PM Maragha
6h 48m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 990 AC French
4:16 PM Upper Egypt
12:04 AM Maragha
7h 48m 20 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
442 km Express — major stations only
Train 188 Russian
6:14 PM Upper Egypt
2:12 AM Maragha
7h 58m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express — main towns
Train 976 VIP
8:16 PM Upper Egypt
2:32 AM Maragha
6h 16m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
442 km Express — major stations only
Train 1012 AC Russian
8:34 PM Upper Egypt
3:48 AM Maragha
7h 14m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
442 km Express — main towns
Train 90 Russian
10:24 PM Upper Egypt
5:24 AM Maragha
7h 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
442 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns after Asyut
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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 Maragha Trains

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

Yes, there are 15 trains daily between Upper Egypt and Maragha, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 3 in the evening, 2 at night. The first train departs at 12:19 AM and the last at 10:24 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #976, departing at 8:16 PM with a journey time of 6h 16m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#80) takes 8h 37m — a difference of 2h 21m, as it stops at 29 stations versus 6.

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

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 170 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 320 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Upper Egypt to Maragha?

8 of 15 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1010, 980, 982, 160, 186, 990, 976, 1012, while trains 974, 1006, 80, 158, 164, 188, 90 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

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

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (7 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Upper Egypt station counter.

How many stops are there between Upper Egypt and Maragha?

Stops range from 6 (train 976 — the fewest) to 31 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.