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Ayat to Sohag Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 5 trains daily from Ayat to Sohag.
Departures from 6:35 AM to 7:03 PM. Journey time 7h – 8h 12m.

  • Trains5 /day
  • First6:35 AM
  • Last7:03 PM
  • Duration7h – 8h 12m
  • Fare85 – 260 EGP
  • Fastest186 AC Russian
Trains from Ayat to Sohag
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 974 Russian
6:35 AM Ayat
2:20 PM Sohag
7h 45m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 974 Stops

  1. 6:35 AM Ayat
  2. 6:47 AM Kafr Ammar
  3. 7:05 AM Wasta
  4. 7:16 AM Maymun
  5. 7:23 AM Ashmant
  6. 7:32 AM Nasser
  7. 7:54 AM Beni Suef
  8. 8:15 AM Biba
  9. 8:30 AM Fashn
  10. 8:46 AM Maghagha
  11. 9:01 AM Beni Mazar
  12. 9:21 AM Matay
  13. 9:34 AM Samalut
  14. 9:52 AM Damaris
  15. 10:05 AM Minya
  16. 10:29 AM Abo Qurqas
  17. 10:52 AM Mallawi
  18. 11:05 AM Dayr Mawas
  19. 11:17 AM Dayrout
  20. 11:30 AM Qusiyyah
  21. 11:52 AM Manfalut
  22. 12:13 PM Manqabad
  23. 12:30 PM Asyut
  24. 1:00 PM Abo Tij
  25. 1:12 PM Sidfa
  26. 1:23 PM Tima
  27. 1:42 PM Tahta
  28. 1:58 PM Maragha
  29. 2:20 PM Sohag

Train 974 Photos

Train 974 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 974 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 974 live
Train 80 Russian
10:11 AM Ayat
6:15 PM Sohag
8h 4m 26 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 80 Stops

  1. 10:11 AM Ayat
  2. 10:37 AM Wasta
  3. 10:56 AM Nasser
  4. 11:09 AM Beni Suef
  5. 11:31 AM Biba
  6. 11:46 AM Fashn
  7. 12:04 PM Maghagha
  8. 12:13 PM Aba Wakf
  9. 12:23 PM Beni Mazar
  10. 12:35 PM Matay
  11. 12:49 PM Samalut
  12. 1:07 PM Damaris
  13. 1:55 PM Minya
  14. 2:20 PM Abo Qurqas
  15. 2:37 PM Rawda
  16. 2:45 PM Mallawi
  17. 3:01 PM Dayr Mawas
  18. 3:14 PM Dayrout
  19. 3:38 PM Qusiyyah
  20. 3:46 PM Manfalut
  21. 4:07 PM Manqabad
  22. 4:29 PM Asyut
  23. 4:51 PM Abo Tij
  24. 5:04 PM Sidfa
  25. 5:16 PM Tima
  26. 5:34 PM Tahta
  27. 5:53 PM Maragha
  28. 6:15 PM Sohag

Train 80 Photos

Train 80 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 80 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 80 live
Train 186 AC Russian
2:40 PM Ayat
9:40 PM Sohag
7h 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
— —

Train 186 Stops

  1. 2:40 PM Ayat
  2. 3:09 PM Wasta
  3. 3:28 PM Nasser
  4. 3:42 PM Beni Suef
  5. 4:03 PM Biba
  6. 4:18 PM Fashn
  7. 4:36 PM Maghagha
  8. 5:45 PM Minya
  9. 6:27 PM Mallawi
  10. 7:30 PM Asyut
  11. 8:03 PM Abo Tij
  12. 8:15 PM Sidfa
  13. 8:27 PM Tima
  14. 9:00 PM Tahta
  15. 9:03 PM Maragha
  16. 9:40 PM Sohag

Train 186 Photos

Train 186 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 186 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 186 live
Train 990 AC French
5:07 PM Ayat
12:25 AM Sohag
7h 18m 19 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 260 EGP
— —

Train 990 Stops

  1. 5:07 PM Ayat
  2. 5:34 PM Wasta
  3. 5:59 PM Beni Suef
  4. 6:20 PM Biba
  5. 6:36 PM Fashn
  6. 6:53 PM Maghagha
  7. 7:07 PM Beni Mazar
  8. 7:18 PM Matay
  9. 7:32 PM Samalut
  10. 8:00 PM Minya
  11. 8:43 PM Mallawi
  12. 9:06 PM Dayrout
  13. 9:20 PM Qusiyyah
  14. 9:51 PM Manfalut
  15. 10:34 PM Asyut
  16. 11:09 PM Abo Tij
  17. 11:20 PM Sidfa
  18. 10:31 PM Tima
  19. 11:49 PM Tahta
  20. 12:04 AM Maragha
  21. 12:25 AM Sohag

Train 990 Photos

Train 990 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC French
French train second class seats Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
AC French

Train 990 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 990 live
Train 188 Russian
7:03 PM Ayat
3:15 AM Sohag
8h 12m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 188 Stops

  1. 7:03 PM Ayat
  2. 7:30 PM Wasta
  3. 7:49 PM Nasser
  4. 8:02 PM Beni Suef
  5. 8:34 PM Fashn
  6. 8:51 PM Maghagha
  7. 9:23 PM Samalut
  8. 9:50 PM Minya
  9. 10:33 PM Mallawi
  10. 11:06 PM Dayrout
  11. 12:45 AM Asyut
  12. 1:57 AM Abo Tij
  13. 2:08 AM Sidfa
  14. 2:19 AM Tima
  15. 2:37 AM Tahta
  16. 2:53 AM Maragha
  17. 3:15 AM Sohag

Train 188 Photos

Train 188 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 188 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 188 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 5 December 2025

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FAQ — Ayat to Sohag Trains

What are the Ayat to Sohag train schedules and prices?

There are 5 daily trains on the Ayat–Sohag route. First departure at 6:35 AM, last at 7:03 PM. Fares range from 85 EGP to 260 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Russian, AC Russian, AC French.
  • Journey time: from 7h (fastest) to 8h 12m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Ayat to Sohag?

The fastest train is #186 (Third Class AC) at 7h, departing 2:40 PM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Ayat to Sohag train ticket?

You can book an Ayat–Sohag 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, Ayat–Sohag 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 Ayat 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: Ayat 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 Ayat station you'll find restrooms and cafes in the waiting area.