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Abo Tesht to Matay Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 4 trains daily from Abo Tesht to Matay.
Departures from 6:20 AM to 11:03 AM. Journey time 6h 44m – 7h 19m.

  • Trains4 /day
  • First6:20 AM
  • Last11:03 AM
  • Duration6h 44m – 7h 19m
  • Fare75 – 130 EGP
  • Fastest159 AC Russian
Trains from Abo Tesht to Matay
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 833 Russian
6:20 AM Abo Tesht
1:09 PM Matay
6h 49m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
— —

Train 833 Stops

  1. 6:20 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 6:38 AM Balyana
  3. 6:50 AM Bardis
  4. 7:02 AM Girga
  5. 7:13 AM Usayrat
  6. 7:24 AM Monshaa
  7. 7:35 AM Sohag
  8. 8:02 AM Maragha
  9. 8:19 AM Tahta
  10. 8:34 AM Tima
  11. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  12. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  13. 9:20 AM Asyut
  14. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  15. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  16. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  17. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  18. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  19. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  20. 11:17 AM Rawda
  21. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  22. 12:29 PM Minya
  23. 12:38 PM Damaris
  24. 12:55 PM Samalut
  25. 1:09 PM Matay

Train 833 Photos

Train 833 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
Russian
Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
Russian
Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 833 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 833 live
Train 159 AC Russian
8:25 AM Abo Tesht
3:09 PM Matay
6h 44m 19 stops
  • Third Class AC 130 EGP
— —

Train 159 Stops

  1. 8:25 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 8:44 AM Balyana
  3. 9:02 AM Girga
  4. 9:13 AM Usayrat
  5. 9:24 AM Monshaa
  6. 9:40 AM Sohag
  7. 10:01 AM Maragha
  8. 10:18 AM Tahta
  9. 10:34 AM Tima
  10. 10:43 AM Sidfa
  11. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  12. 11:20 AM Asyut
  13. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  14. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  15. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  16. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  17. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  18. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  19. 2:14 PM Minya
  20. 2:36 PM Samalut
  21. 3:09 PM Matay

Train 159 Photos

Train 159 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Russian

Train 159 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 159 live
Train 975 Russian
10:15 AM Abo Tesht
5:27 PM Matay
7h 12m 22 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
— —

Train 975 Stops

  1. 10:15 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 10:39 AM Balyana
  3. 11:00 AM Girga
  4. 11:19 AM Monshaa
  5. 11:59 AM Sohag
  6. 12:18 PM Maragha
  7. 12:35 PM Tahta
  8. 12:53 PM Tima
  9. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  10. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  11. 1:40 PM Asyut
  12. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  13. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  14. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  15. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  16. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  17. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  18. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  19. 4:01 PM Rawda
  20. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  21. 4:40 PM Minya
  22. 4:54 PM Damaris
  23. 5:12 PM Samalut
  24. 5:27 PM Matay

Train 975 Photos

Train 975 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
Russian
Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
Russian
Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
Russian
Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 975 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 975 live
Train 81 AC Russian
11:03 AM Abo Tesht
6:22 PM Matay
7h 19m 23 stops
  • Third Class AC 130 EGP
— —

Train 81 Stops

  1. 11:03 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 11:14 AM Abo Shousha
  3. 11:26 AM Balyana
  4. 11:36 AM Bardis
  5. 11:48 AM Girga
  6. 11:58 AM Usayrat
  7. 12:09 PM Monshaa
  8. 12:25 PM Sohag
  9. 12:48 PM Maragha
  10. 1:04 PM Tahta
  11. 1:21 PM Tima
  12. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  13. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  14. 2:10 PM Asyut
  15. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  16. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  17. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  18. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  19. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  20. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  21. 4:50 PM Rawda
  22. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  23. 5:20 PM Minya
  24. 5:56 PM Samalut
  25. 6:22 PM Matay

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Russian

Train 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 81 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 10 January 2026

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FAQ — Abo Tesht to Matay Trains

What are the Abo Tesht to Matay train schedules and prices?

There are 4 daily trains on the Abo Tesht–Matay route. First departure at 6:20 AM, last at 11:03 AM. Fares range from 75 EGP to 130 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Russian, AC Russian.
  • Journey time: from 6h 44m (fastest) to 7h 19m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Abo Tesht to Matay?

The fastest train is #159 (Third Class AC) at 6h 44m, departing 8:25 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Abo Tesht to Matay train ticket?

You can book an Abo Tesht–Matay train ticket four ways:

  1. Official ENR app (Android / iOS) — fastest, pay with Visa or mobile wallet.
  2. enr.gov.eg website — for desktop booking.
  3. Station ticket counter (up to 15 days in advance).
  4. Self-service ATMs inside major stations.

Do I need to print the ticket? No — the QR code in the app is enough; show it to the inspector. Save a screenshot if offline.

Official discounts
CategoryDiscount
Cancer patientsFree
Deaf childrenFree
Over 70 years oldFree (standard class)
War veteran + companion75%
Youth/sports groups (20+ members)66.6%
Military & police officers50%
Military academy students50%
Martyrs' families & injured (police/revolution)50%
Persons with disabilities50%
Youth/sports groups (1–19 members)50%
Red Crescent / Red Cross50%
Children aged 4–1050%
Pensioners (60+)50%

Booking usually opens 15 days before departure; sleeper and Talgo trains sell out fast during holidays.

What is the cancellation, refund and penalty policy?

Yes, Abo Tesht–Matay tickets can be cancelled with partial refund per this official table:

Cancellation timeRefund
More than 24h before90%
Between 6h and 24h before75%
Less than 6h before50%
After departureNo refund

Note: Refund percentages above reflect ENR's known policy; verify with the ENR app or ticket counter before cancelling.

Riding without a ticket: you pay a multiplied fare penalty on the spot at the inspector's discretion. Always book before boarding.

What is the luggage policy on Egyptian trains?

ENR allows reasonable free luggage per passenger without registration:

  • One small carry-on + one large suitcase up to 30 kg free per passenger.
  • Place bags in the overhead rack or at the coach ends.
  • Oversized items or furniture require prior arrangement with ENR for separate shipment at extra cost.

Strictly prohibited:

  • Flammable materials (petrol, butane).
  • Firearms without a permit.
  • Live animals of any kind.
  • Items with strong odours.

Tip: Keep documents, wallet, phone and medicine in your carry-on; lock the large suitcase with a small padlock.

How do I find the platform and live train info at Abo Tesht station?

There are several ways to get live platform and train updates:

  1. Station screens: large departure boards show train number, platform and any delay.
  2. Egypt Trains app: "Track train" feature shows current location, next stop and delay.
  3. Hotline 1661: 24/7 enquiries.
  4. Our station page: Abo Tesht station with address and map.

Arrival tips:

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early to find your platform and board calmly.
  • Check the platform on the board right before departure — it can change last minute.
  • Coaches are numbered — match the coach number on your ticket to the platform marker.
  • At Abo Tesht station you'll find restrooms and cafes in the waiting area.