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Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 16 trains daily from Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt.
Departures from 12:55 AM to 11:03 PM. Journey time 7h 23m – 11h 6m.

  • Trains16 /day
  • First12:55 AM
  • Last11:03 PM
  • Duration7h 23m – 11h 6m
  • Fare90 – 320 EGP
  • Fastest977 AC Spanish
Trains from Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 187 Russian
12:55 AM Abo Tesht
10:41 AM Upper Egypt
9h 46m 22 stops
N/A
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Train 187 Stops

  1. 12:55 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 1:14 AM Balyana
  3. 1:33 AM Girga
  4. 1:44 AM Usayrat
  5. 1:54 AM Monshaa
  6. 2:05 AM Sohag
  7. 2:31 AM Maragha
  8. 2:48 AM Tahta
  9. 3:15 AM Tima
  10. 3:34 AM Sidfa
  11. 3:46 AM Abo Tij
  12. 4:10 AM Asyut
  13. 5:46 AM Dayrout
  14. 6:04 AM Dayr Mawas
  15. 6:17 AM Mallawi
  16. 6:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  17. 6:09 AM Minya
  18. 7:59 AM Maghagha
  19. 8:17 AM Fashn
  20. 8:49 AM Beni Suef
  21. 9:18 AM Wasta
  22. 9:45 AM Ayat
  23. 10:25 AM Giza
  24. 10:41 AM Upper Egypt

Train 187 Photos

Train 187 photo gallery
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Train 187 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 187 live
Train 993 AC French
2:25 AM Abo Tesht
10:06 AM Upper Egypt
7h 41m 4 stops
N/A
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Train 993 Stops

  1. 2:25 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 3:15 AM Sohag
  3. 4:45 AM Asyut
  4. 6:54 AM Minya
  5. 9:50 AM Giza
  6. 10:06 AM Upper Egypt

Train 993 Photos

Train 993 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
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French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
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French train second class seats Egypt
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French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
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Train 993 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 993 live
Train 89 AC Spanish
3:00 AM Abo Tesht
10:50 AM Upper Egypt
7h 50m 15 stops
N/A
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Train 89 Stops

  1. 3:00 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 3:19 AM Balyana
  3. 3:37 AM Girga
  4. 3:54 AM Monshaa
  5. 4:05 AM Sohag
  6. 4:43 AM Tahta
  7. 5:00 AM Tima
  8. 5:35 AM Asyut
  9. 6:37 AM Dayrout
  10. 6:55 AM Mallawi
  11. 7:39 AM Minya
  12. 8:14 AM Beni Mazar
  13. 8:30 AM Maghagha
  14. 9:11 AM Beni Suef
  15. 9:38 AM Wasta
  16. 10:35 AM Giza
  17. 10:50 AM Upper Egypt

Train 89 Photos

Train 89 photo gallery
Spanish AC upgraded train coach exterior Egypt
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Spanish AC upgraded train first class seats Egypt
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Spanish AC train bathroom Egypt
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Train 89 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 89 live
Train 91 Russian
5:38 AM Abo Tesht
2:41 PM Upper Egypt
9h 3m 19 stops
N/A
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Train 91 Stops

  1. 5:38 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 5:56 AM Balyana
  3. 6:14 AM Girga
  4. 6:24 AM Usayrat
  5. 6:34 AM Monshaa
  6. 6:45 AM Sohag
  7. 7:12 AM Maragha
  8. 7:28 AM Tahta
  9. 7:45 AM Tima
  10. 7:54 AM Sidfa
  11. 8:06 AM Abo Tij
  12. 8:30 AM Asyut
  13. 9:41 AM Dayrout
  14. 10:04 AM Mallawi
  15. 10:59 AM Minya
  16. 11:52 AM Maghagha
  17. 12:11 PM Fashn
  18. 12:46 PM Beni Suef
  19. 1:18 PM Wasta
  20. 2:27 PM Giza
  21. 2:41 PM Upper Egypt

Train 91 Photos

Train 91 photo gallery
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
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Train 91 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 91 live
Train 833 Russian
6:20 AM Abo Tesht
5:01 PM Upper Egypt
10h 41m 36 stops
N/A
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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
  26. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  27. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  28. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  29. 1:57 PM Fashn
  30. 2:14 PM Biba
  31. 2:36 PM Beni Suef
  32. 2:47 PM Nasser
  33. 3:08 PM Wasta
  34. 3:57 PM Ayat
  35. 4:19 PM Badrshein
  36. 4:26 PM Hawamdeyya
  37. 4:45 PM Giza
  38. 5:01 PM Upper Egypt

Train 833 Photos

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

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 833 live
Train 987 AC Spanish
7:20 AM Abo Tesht
3:26 PM Upper Egypt
8h 6m 17 stops
N/A
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Train 987 Stops

  1. 7:20 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 7:39 AM Balyana
  3. 7:57 AM Girga
  4. 8:08 AM Usayrat
  5. 8:19 AM Monshaa
  6. 8:25 AM Sohag
  7. 8:56 AM Maragha
  8. 9:11 AM Tahta
  9. 9:28 AM Tima
  10. 9:46 AM Abo Tij
  11. 10:10 AM Asyut
  12. 10:49 AM Manfalut
  13. 11:07 AM Qusiyyah
  14. 11:35 AM Mallawi
  15. 12:19 PM Minya
  16. 1:08 PM Maghagha
  17. 1:52 PM Beni Suef
  18. 3:10 PM Giza
  19. 3:26 PM Upper Egypt

Train 987 Photos

Train 987 photo gallery
Spanish AC upgraded train coach exterior Egypt
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Spanish AC upgraded train first class seats Egypt
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Spanish AC train bathroom Egypt
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Train 987 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 987 live
Train 159 AC Russian
8:25 AM Abo Tesht
6:44 PM Upper Egypt
10h 19m 28 stops
N/A
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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
  22. 3:39 PM Beni Mazar
  23. 3:55 PM Maghagha
  24. 4:38 PM Beni Suef
  25. 5:14 PM Wasta
  26. 5:42 PM Ayat
  27. 6:04 PM Badrshein
  28. 6:11 PM Hawamdeyya
  29. 6:30 PM Giza
  30. 6:44 PM Upper Egypt

Train 159 Photos

Train 159 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
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Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
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Train 159 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 159 live
Train 157 Russian
10:02 AM Abo Tesht
7:11 PM Upper Egypt
9h 9m 22 stops
N/A
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Train 157 Stops

  1. 10:02 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 10:37 AM Girga
  3. 11:05 AM Sohag
  4. 11:32 AM Maragha
  5. 11:48 AM Tahta
  6. 12:05 PM Tima
  7. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  8. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  9. 1:09 PM Asyut
  10. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  11. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  12. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  13. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  14. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  15. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  16. 3:35 PM Minya
  17. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  19. 4:50 PM Fashn
  20. 5:07 PM Biba
  21. 5:25 PM Beni Suef
  22. 5:53 PM Wasta
  23. 6:55 PM Giza
  24. 7:11 PM Upper Egypt

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 photo gallery
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
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Train 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 157 live
Train 975 Russian
10:15 AM Abo Tesht
8:59 PM Upper Egypt
10h 44m 33 stops
N/A
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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
  25. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  26. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  27. 6:14 PM Fashn
  28. 6:32 PM Biba
  29. 6:52 PM Beni Suef
  30. 7:02 PM Nasser
  31. 7:21 PM Ashmant
  32. 7:36 PM Wasta
  33. 8:04 PM Ayat
  34. 8:45 PM Giza
  35. 8:59 PM Upper Egypt

Train 975 Photos

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

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 975 live
Train 81 AC Russian
11:03 AM Abo Tesht
10:09 PM Upper Egypt
11h 6m 35 stops
N/A
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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
  26. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  27. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  28. 7:04 PM Fashn
  29. 7:20 PM Biba
  30. 7:38 PM Beni Suef
  31. 7:49 PM Nasser
  32. 8:10 PM Wasta
  33. 9:01 PM Ayat
  34. 9:21 PM Badrshein
  35. 9:37 PM Hawamdeyya
  36. 9:55 PM Giza
  37. 10:09 PM Upper Egypt

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 photo gallery
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Train 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 81 live
Train 981 VIP
11:35 AM Abo Tesht
7:26 PM Upper Egypt
7h 51m 12 stops
N/A
— —

Train 981 Stops

  1. 11:35 AM Abo Tesht
  2. 11:54 AM Balyana
  3. 12:12 PM Girga
  4. 12:29 PM Monshaa
  5. 12:45 PM Sohag
  6. 1:13 PM Maragha
  7. 1:28 PM Tahta
  8. 1:45 PM Tima
  9. 2:02 PM Abo Tij
  10. 2:25 PM Asyut
  11. 4:24 PM Minya
  12. 5:53 PM Beni Suef
  13. 7:10 PM Giza
  14. 7:26 PM Upper Egypt

Train 981 Photos

Train 981 photo gallery
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VIP train first class seats Egypt
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VIP train bathroom interior Egypt
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Train 981 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 981 live
Train 983 VIP
1:20 PM Abo Tesht
9:31 PM Upper Egypt
8h 11m 15 stops
N/A
— —

Train 983 Stops

  1. 1:20 PM Abo Tesht
  2. 1:39 PM Balyana
  3. 1:57 PM Girga
  4. 2:14 PM Monshaa
  5. 2:30 PM Sohag
  6. 2:59 PM Maragha
  7. 3:14 PM Tahta
  8. 3:32 PM Tima
  9. 3:43 PM Sidfa
  10. 3:57 PM Abo Tij
  11. 4:20 PM Asyut
  12. 5:35 PM Mallawi
  13. 6:24 PM Minya
  14. 7:48 PM Beni Suef
  15. 8:18 PM Wasta
  16. 9:15 PM Giza
  17. 9:31 PM Upper Egypt

Train 983 Photos

Train 983 photo gallery
VIP Egyptian Railways exclusive service coach exterior
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VIP train first class seats Egypt
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VIP train bathroom interior Egypt
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Train 983 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 983 live
Train 1007 Russian
6:28 PM Abo Tesht
2:20 AM Upper Egypt
7h 52m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP
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Train 1007 Stops

  1. 6:28 PM Abo Tesht
  2. 6:59 PM Girga
  3. 7:34 PM Sohag
  4. 7:52 PM Maragha
  5. 8:08 PM Tahta
  6. 8:25 PM Tima
  7. 9:00 PM Asyut
  8. 9:41 PM Manfalut
  9. 10:01 PM Qusiyyah
  10. 10:17 PM Dayrout
  11. 11:19 PM Minya
  12. 11:56 PM Beni Mazar
  13. 12:47 AM Beni Suef
  14. 2:05 AM Giza
  15. 2:20 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1007 Photos

Train 1007 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
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Train 1007 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1007 live
Train 163 Russian
6:50 PM Abo Tesht
3:30 AM Upper Egypt
8h 40m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 163 Stops

  1. 6:50 PM Abo Tesht
  2. 7:09 PM Balyana
  3. 7:27 PM Girga
  4. 7:38 PM Usayrat
  5. 7:49 PM Monshaa
  6. 8:05 PM Sohag
  7. 8:24 PM Maragha
  8. 8:43 PM Tahta
  9. 8:59 PM Tima
  10. 9:08 PM Sidfa
  11. 9:32 PM Abo Tij
  12. 9:45 PM Asyut
  13. 11:44 PM Minya
  14. 12:33 AM Maghagha
  15. 1:42 AM Beni Suef
  16. 2:11 AM Wasta
  17. 3:15 AM Giza
  18. 3:30 AM Upper Egypt

Train 163 Photos

Train 163 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
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Train 163 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 163 live
Train 977 AC Spanish
9:28 PM Abo Tesht
4:51 AM Upper Egypt
7h 23m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 220 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
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Train 977 Stops

  1. 9:28 PM Abo Tesht
  2. 9:46 PM Balyana
  3. 10:03 PM Girga
  4. 10:25 PM Sohag
  5. 10:50 PM Maragha
  6. 11:08 PM Tahta
  7. 11:25 PM Tima
  8. 12:01 AM Asyut
  9. 1:54 AM Minya
  10. 3:18 AM Beni Suef
  11. 4:35 AM Giza
  12. 4:51 AM Upper Egypt

Train 977 Photos

Train 977 photo gallery
Spanish AC upgraded train coach exterior Egypt
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Spanish AC upgraded train second class seats Egypt
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Spanish AC upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC Spanish
Spanish AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Spanish

Train 977 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 977 live
Train 1015 Russian
11:03 PM Abo Tesht
7:41 AM Upper Egypt
8h 38m 17 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP
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Train 1015 Stops

  1. 11:03 PM Abo Tesht
  2. 11:21 PM Balyana
  3. 11:38 PM Girga
  4. 11:49 PM Usayrat
  5. 11:59 PM Monshaa
  6. 12:24 AM Sohag
  7. 1:32 AM Asyut
  8. 2:50 AM Mallawi
  9. 3:30 AM Minya
  10. 4:21 AM Samalut
  11. 4:50 AM Beni Mazar
  12. 5:06 AM Maghagha
  13. 5:25 AM Fashn
  14. 5:42 AM Biba
  15. 6:01 AM Beni Suef
  16. 6:28 AM Wasta
  17. 6:55 AM Ayat
  18. 7:30 AM Giza
  19. 7:41 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1015 Photos

Train 1015 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
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Train 1015 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1015 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 25 April 2026

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FAQ — Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt Trains

What are the Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt train schedules and prices?

There are 16 daily trains on the Abo Tesht–Upper Egypt route. First departure at 12:55 AM, last at 11:03 PM. Fares range from 90 EGP to 320 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Russian, AC French, AC Spanish, AC Russian, VIP.
  • Journey time: from 7h 23m (fastest) to 11h 6m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt?

The fastest train is #977 (VIP) at 7h 23m, departing 9:28 PM.

Most comfortable: Talgo, VIP (Special), Premium and Abu Al-Hol trains offer wider seats, stronger AC and charging ports.

How do I book a Abo Tesht to Upper Egypt train ticket?

You can book an Abo Tesht–Upper Egypt 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–Upper Egypt 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.