Egyptian National Railways offers a range of train services from Cairo to Upper Egypt, catering to different travel preferences. Trains depart at various times, including early morning and evening options. The train numbered 974 to Luxor departs at 5:30 am, followed by train 1006 to Sohag at 6:00 am. Train 936, an air-conditioned service, leaves for Aswan at 7:35 am, while train 80 to Aswan departs at 9:00 am.
More trains are available throughout the day, providing passengers with flexibility. Train 160 to Luxor departs at 12:15 pm, and train 972 to Asyut leaves at 4:20 pm. In the evening, several trains head to Aswan, including train 188 at 6:00 pm, train 1014 at 6:50 pm, and train 2030, a Talgo service, at 7:00 pm. Additionally, train 1012 departs at 8:20 pm, offering late-evening travel options.
On the Aswan to Cairo route, trains also operate at various times. Train 3025, an air-conditioned third-class service, departs at 4:10 am, arriving in Cairo at 4:40 pm. Train 2011, a VIP service, leaves at 5:15 am and reaches Cairo at 6:00 pm. Furthermore, train 981 departs at 5:30 am, arriving in Cairo at 7:35 pm.
The train schedule includes additional services throughout the day. Train 983 from Aswan departs at 7:30 am, arriving in Cairo at 9:40 pm. During the day and evening, passengers can choose from trains like 2013, departing at 2:05 pm, and 2007, leaving at 3:15 pm. Train 2015, an advanced Spanish service, departs at 4:00 pm.
Sleeping cars and other services are also available. Trains 83 and 87, which offer sleeping accommodations, depart at 4:20 pm and 5:15 pm, respectively. Other options include train 1903 at 5:00 pm, train 997 at 8:45 pm, and train 89 at 9:05 pm. Lastly, train 989 departs at 11:00 pm.
For travelers returning from Upper Egypt to Cairo, various trains are available. From Luxor, train 987, an air-conditioned service, departs at 4:50 am, arriving in Cairo at 3:35 pm. Train 159, with ventilation, leaves at 6:00 am and reaches Cairo at 6:50 pm. Train 937 from Minya departs at 2:00 pm, arriving in Cairo at 5:30 pm.
Trains with ventilation services operate on the Aswan to Cairo route. Train 81 departs at 4:30 am, and train 1013, a Russian service, leaves at 1:30 pm, arriving in Cairo at 3:55 am. Additional options include train 187 from the High Dam at 6:30 pm and train 91 at 10:40 pm. Train 1011 departs at 11:20 pm, providing a late-night travel option.
Key points
- Egyptian National Railways offers multiple daily train services from Cairo to Upper Egypt and back.
- The train schedules cater to different travel preferences, with various departure times and service types.
- Passengers can choose from air-conditioned, VIP, sleeping car, and ventilated train services.
