The Egyptian railway network offers diverse train schedules for travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt cities, including Aswan, Luxor, Asyut, and Nag Hammadi. Trains operate at different service levels, such as air-conditioned, VIP, sleeping, and third-class air-conditioned trains. These services cater to various travel preferences and provide multiple daily options for passengers. The schedules accommodate travel needs between Cairo, Alexandria, and Upper Egypt governorates.
Trains from Cairo to Upper Egypt depart at various times, offering passengers flexibility. For instance, train number 3008 leaves Cairo at 8:40 am and arrives in Aswan at 10:35 pm. Another option is the Talgo train number 2030, which departs Cairo at 7:00 pm and reaches Aswan at 6:40 am the next day. Additionally, train number 974, with dynamic ventilation, leaves Cairo at 5:02 am and arrives in Luxor at 5:55 pm.
More train options are available from Cairo to Upper Egypt cities. Train number 3505, a third-class air-conditioned train, departs Cairo at 1:30 am and reaches Asyut at 7:03 am. Train number 934, a VIP train, leaves Cairo at 1:00 am and arrives in Luxor at 11:00 am. Furthermore, train number 1004 departs Cairo at 9:30 am and reaches its destination at 11:10 pm. Train number 158, with dynamic ventilation, leaves Cairo at 10:35 am and arrives in Luxor at 10:25 pm.
Trains also operate from Aswan to Cairo, providing return travel options. Train number 1009, a third-class air-conditioned train, departs Aswan at 7:20 pm. Train number 85, a sleeping train, leaves Aswan at 8:20 pm. Additionally, train number 163, with dynamic ventilation, departs Aswan at 12:30 pm and arrives in Cairo at 3:40 am. Train number 3007, a third-class air-conditioned train, leaves Aswan at 10:00 am.
The railway network also connects Alexandria to Upper Egypt cities. Train number 164, with dynamic ventilation, departs Alexandria for Aswan at 12:00 pm. Train number 934, a VIP train, leaves Alexandria for Luxor at 1:10 pm. Moreover, train number 88, an air-conditioned train, departs Alexandria for Aswan at 5:00 pm. Train number 1008, a Russian train with dynamic ventilation, leaves Alexandria for Aswan at 7:50 pm.
Trains from Upper Egypt cities also travel to Cairo and Alexandria. Train number 157, with dynamic ventilation, departs Luxor for Cairo at 7:30 am and arrives at 7:20 pm. Train number 935, a VIP train, leaves Luxor for Alexandria at 10:40 pm. Furthermore, train number 185, a third-class air-conditioned train, departs Asyut for Cairo at 2:20 am and arrives at 8:40 am.
Finally, some trains connect Canal and Delta cities to Upper Egypt. Train number 186, a tourist train, departs Port Said for Sohag at 1:30 pm. Train number 1109, a third-class air-conditioned train, leaves Fayum for Cairo at 5:50 am and arrives at 8:25 am. These trains provide additional travel options for passengers.
Key points
- Multiple daily train departures are available from Cairo to Upper Egypt cities, including Aswan, Luxor, Asyut, and Nag Hammadi.
Reporting sources
- مواعيد قطارات الصعيد اليوم الاحد 8-11-2026 · Almal News
