As travel demands surge, particularly from Cairo to Upper Egypt, or the Sa'id region, various train options are available. With multiple train types, including third-class air-conditioned, VIP, dynamic ventilation, and developed Spanish trains, passengers can choose their preferred travel time and class. On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, several trains are scheduled to depart from Cairo, catering to different travel needs.
The first trains of the day from Cairo's station depart shortly after midnight. These include train 1010, a third-class air-conditioned train, which leaves at 00:05 and arrives in Aswan at 05:30. Train 1902, a developed Spanish train, departs at 00:20 and reaches Aswan at 05:00. Additionally, train 3006, another third-class air-conditioned train, starts at 00:50 and arrives at 05:55. Passengers can also opt for train 934, a VIP train, which departs at 01:10 and reaches Aswan at 06:15.
Morning train services continue with several options available. Train 3502, a third-class air-conditioned train, leaves Cairo at 01:30 and arrives in Aswan at 07:30. For those preferring dynamic ventilation, train 974 departs at 05:20, reaching Aswan at 12:30. Another dynamic ventilation train, number 1006, starts at 06:00 and arrives at 11:20. Furthermore, VIP train 936 departs from Cairo at 07:35.
As the day progresses, more trains become available. Train 980, a VIP service, leaves Cairo at 08:00 and reaches Aswan at 13:25, continuing its journey to Aswan, where it arrives at 22:40. At 08:40, train 3008, a third-class air-conditioned service, departs, followed by train 142, a dynamic ventilation train, at 08:50.
In the late morning and early afternoon, several trains are scheduled to depart. Train 80, a dynamic ventilation train, leaves Cairo at 09:00 and reaches Aswan at 16:30, continuing to Aswan, where it arrives at 02:05. Additionally, train 1004, a third-class air-conditioned train, departs at 09:30 and arrives in Aswan at 14:50, continuing its journey to Aswan, where it arrives at 23:10.
Afternoon departures include train 2010, a VIP service, which leaves Cairo at 10:00 and reaches Aswan at 15:05, continuing to Aswan, where it arrives at 22:55. Furthermore, train 158, a dynamic ventilation train, departs at 10:35. Later, train 982, a VIP service, leaves Cairo at 12:00, reaching Aswan at 17:25, before continuing its journey to Aswan, where it arrives at 02:25.
These train schedules offer passengers a range of options for traveling from Cairo to Upper Egypt. With various classes and departure times available, travelers can select the service that best suits their needs. According to Almal News, these schedules are subject to change, and passengers are advised to verify the information before their journey.
Key points
- Multiple train types, including third-class air-conditioned, VIP, dynamic ventilation, and developed Spanish trains, are available from Cairo to Upper Egypt.
- The first trains depart shortly after midnight, with the last scheduled departure at 12:00.
- Some trains continue their journey beyond Aswan, offering extended services to passengers.
