Cairo to Maghagha Train Schedule & Prices

Q: What are the Cairo to Maghagha train schedules and prices?

There are 22 daily trains on the Cairo–Maghagha route. First departure at 12:50 AM , last at 10:10 PM . Fares range from 45 EGP to 170 EGP depending on class. • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, VIP, AC French, AC Spanish. • Journey time: from 2h 19m (fastest) to 3h 29m (slowest).

Q: What is the best and fastest train from Cairo to Maghagha?

The fastest train is #1014 (Third Class (Fan)) at 2h 19m , departing 6:50 PM. Most comfortable: Talgo , VIP (Special) , Premium and Abu Al-Hol trains offer wider seats, stronger AC and charging ports.

Q: How do I book a Cairo to Maghagha train ticket?

You can book an Cairo–Maghagha train ticket four ways: • Official ENR app (Android / iOS) — fastest, pay with Visa or mobile wallet. • enr.gov.eg website — for desktop booking. • Station ticket counter (up to 15 days in advance). • 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: • Cancer patients: Free • Deaf children: Free • Over 70 years old: Free (standard class) • War veteran + companion: 75% • Youth/sports groups (20+ members): 66.6% • Military & police officers: 50% • Military academy students: 50% • Martyrs' families & injured (police/revolution): 50% • Persons with disabilities: 50% • Youth/sports groups (1–19 members): 50% • Red Crescent / Red Cross: 50% • Children aged 4–10: 50% • Pensioners (60+): 50% Booking usually opens 15 days before departure; sleeper and Talgo trains sell out fast during holidays.

According to Egypt Trains, there are 22 trains daily from Cairo to Maghagha.
Departures from 12:50 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time 2h 19m – 3h 29m.

Trains22 /day
First12:50 AM
Last10:10 PM
Duration2h 19m – 3h 29m
Fare45 – 170 EGP
Fastest1014 Russian

Trains from Cairo to Maghagha
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note	Trip details
Train 3006 AC Russian	12:50 AM Cairo 3:15 AM Maghagha	2h 25m	3 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 3006 Stops 12:50 AM Cairo 1:03 AM Upper Egypt 1:14 AM Giza 2:31 AM Beni Suef 3:15 AM Maghagha Train 3006 Photos Train 3006 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 3006 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 3006 live
Train 3502 AC Russian	1:30 AM Cairo 4:13 AM Maghagha	2h 43m	7 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 3502 Stops 1:30 AM Cairo 1:43 AM Upper Egypt 1:54 AM Giza 2:30 AM Ayat 2:59 AM Wasta 3:22 AM Beni Suef 3:42 AM Biba 3:57 AM Fashn 4:13 AM Maghagha Train 3502 Photos Train 3502 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 3502 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 3502 live
Train 974 Russian	5:20 AM Cairo 8:46 AM Maghagha	3h 26m	14 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 974 Stops 5:20 AM Cairo 5:33 AM Upper Egypt 5:40 AM Giza 6:01 AM Hawamdeyya 6:08 AM Badrshein 6:20 AM Mazghounah 6:34 AM Ayat 6:47 AM Kafr Ammar 7:05 AM Wasta 7:16 AM Maymun 7:23 AM Ashmant 7:32 AM Nasser 7:54 AM Beni Suef 8:15 AM Biba 8:30 AM Fashn 8:46 AM Maghagha Train 974 Photos Train 974 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 974 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 974 live
Train 978 AC Russian	6:45 AM Cairo 9:28 AM Maghagha	2h 43m	6 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 978 Stops 6:45 AM Cairo 6:58 AM Upper Egypt 7:10 AM Giza 8:10 AM Wasta 8:34 AM Beni Suef 8:57 AM Biba 9:12 AM Fashn 9:28 AM Maghagha Train 978 Photos Train 978 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 978 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 978 live
Train 936 VIP	7:35 AM Cairo 10:13 AM Maghagha	2h 38m	4 stops	Second Class AC 130 EGP First Class AC 170 EGP	—	—	Train 936 Stops 7:35 AM Cairo 7:48 AM Upper Egypt 7:59 AM Giza 9:00 AM Wasta 9:28 AM Beni Suef 10:13 AM Maghagha Train 936 Photos Train 936 photo gallery VIP VIP VIP VIP Train 936 Services AC Buffet Reclining Seats Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Track train 936 live
Train 3008 AC Russian	8:40 AM Cairo 11:10 AM Maghagha	2h 30m	4 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 3008 Stops 8:40 AM Cairo 8:53 AM Upper Egypt 9:04 AM Giza 10:01 AM Wasta 10:27 AM Beni Suef 11:10 AM Maghagha Train 3008 Photos Train 3008 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 3008 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 3008 live
Train 80 Russian	9:00 AM Cairo 12:04 PM Maghagha	3h 4m	10 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 80 Stops 9:00 AM Cairo 9:13 AM Upper Egypt 9:24 AM Giza 9:41 AM Hawamdeyya 9:48 AM Badrshein 10:10 AM Ayat 10:37 AM Wasta 10:56 AM Nasser 11:09 AM Beni Suef 11:31 AM Biba 11:46 AM Fashn 12:04 PM Maghagha Train 80 Photos Train 80 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 80 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 80 live
Train 1004 AC Russian	9:30 AM Cairo 12:00 PM Maghagha	2h 30m	3 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 1004 Stops 9:30 AM Cairo 9:45 AM Upper Egypt 9:59 AM Giza 11:16 AM Beni Suef 12:00 PM Maghagha Train 1004 Photos Train 1004 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 1004 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 1004 live
Train 158 Russian	10:35 AM Cairo 1:26 PM Maghagha	2h 51m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 158 Stops 10:35 AM Cairo 10:48 AM Upper Egypt 10:59 AM Giza 12:02 PM Wasta 12:31 PM Beni Suef 12:54 PM Biba 1:09 PM Fashn 1:26 PM Maghagha Train 158 Photos Train 158 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 158 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 158 live
Train 160 AC Russian	12:15 PM Cairo 3:06 PM Maghagha	2h 51m	6 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 160 Stops 12:15 PM Cairo 12:31 PM Upper Egypt 12:44 PM Giza 1:45 PM Wasta 2:11 PM Beni Suef 2:32 PM Biba 2:48 PM Fashn 3:06 PM Maghagha Train 160 Photos Train 160 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 160 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 160 live
Train 998 AC French	1:00 PM Cairo 3:41 PM Maghagha	2h 41m	3 stops	Second Class AC 130 EGP First Class AC 170 EGP	—	—	Train 998 Stops 1:00 PM Cairo 1:16 PM Upper Egypt 1:29 PM Giza 2:54 PM Beni Suef 3:41 PM Maghagha Train 998 Photos Train 998 photo gallery AC French AC French AC French AC French Train 998 Services AC Buffet Reclining Seats Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Track train 998 live
Train 186 AC Russian	1:30 PM Cairo 4:36 PM Maghagha	3h 6m	8 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 186 Stops 1:30 PM Cairo 1:45 PM Upper Egypt 1:59 PM Giza 2:39 PM Ayat 3:09 PM Wasta 3:28 PM Nasser 3:42 PM Beni Suef 4:03 PM Biba 4:18 PM Fashn 4:36 PM Maghagha Train 186 Photos Train 186 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 186 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 186 live
Train 986 AC Spanish	2:00 PM Cairo 4:30 PM Maghagha	2h 30m	3 stops	Second Class AC 130 EGP First Class AC 170 EGP	—	—	Train 986 Stops 2:00 PM Cairo 2:15 PM Upper Egypt 2:29 PM Giza 3:46 PM Beni Suef 4:30 PM Maghagha Train 986 Photos Train 986 photo gallery AC Spanish AC Spanish AC Spanish AC Spanish Train 986 Services AC Buffet Reclining Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Track train 986 live
Train 162 Russian	2:15 PM Cairo 5:44 PM Maghagha	3h 29m	14 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 162 Stops 2:15 PM Cairo 2:31 PM Upper Egypt 2:44 PM Giza 3:00 PM Hawamdeyya 3:07 PM Badrshein 3:19 PM Mazghounah 3:33 PM Ayat 3:40 PM Matanyah 3:50 PM Kafr Ammar 4:01 PM Raqqah 4:12 PM Wasta 4:31 PM Nasser 4:41 PM Beni Suef 5:02 PM Biba 5:17 PM Fashn 5:44 PM Maghagha Train 162 Photos Train 162 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 162 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 162 live
Train 990 AC French	4:00 PM Cairo 6:53 PM Maghagha	2h 53m	7 stops	Second Class AC 130 EGP First Class AC 170 EGP	—	—	Train 990 Stops 4:00 PM Cairo 4:15 PM Upper Egypt 4:29 PM Giza 5:06 PM Ayat 5:34 PM Wasta 5:59 PM Beni Suef 6:20 PM Biba 6:36 PM Fashn 6:53 PM Maghagha Train 990 Photos Train 990 photo gallery AC French AC French AC French AC French Train 990 Services AC Buffet Reclining Seats Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Track train 990 live
Train 972 Russian	4:20 PM Cairo 7:41 PM Maghagha	3h 21m	10 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 972 Stops 4:20 PM Cairo 4:33 PM Upper Egypt 4:44 PM Giza 5:23 PM Ayat 5:40 PM Qotouri 5:56 PM Wasta 6:10 PM Ashmant 6:19 PM Nasser 6:32 PM Beni Suef 6:53 PM Biba 7:08 PM Fashn 7:41 PM Maghagha Train 972 Photos Train 972 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 972 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 972 live
Train 872 AC Russian	5:45 PM Cairo 8:29 PM Maghagha	2h 44m	6 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 872 Stops 5:45 PM Cairo 6:00 PM Upper Egypt 6:14 PM Giza 7:11 PM Wasta 7:36 PM Beni Suef 7:57 PM Biba 8:12 PM Fashn 8:29 PM Maghagha Train 872 Photos Train 872 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 872 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 872 live
Train 188 Russian	6:00 PM Cairo 8:51 PM Maghagha	2h 51m	7 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 188 Stops 6:00 PM Cairo 6:13 PM Upper Egypt 6:24 PM Giza 7:02 PM Ayat 7:30 PM Wasta 7:49 PM Nasser 8:02 PM Beni Suef 8:34 PM Fashn 8:51 PM Maghagha Train 188 Photos Train 188 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 188 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 188 live
Train 1014 Russian	6:50 PM Cairo 9:09 PM Maghagha	2h 19m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 1014 Stops 6:50 PM Cairo 7:03 PM Upper Egypt 7:14 PM Giza 8:28 PM Beni Suef 9:09 PM Maghagha Train 1014 Photos Train 1014 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 1014 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 1014 live
Train 1012 AC Russian	8:20 PM Cairo 10:53 PM Maghagha	2h 33m	4 stops	Third Class AC 90 EGP	—	—	Train 1012 Stops 8:20 PM Cairo 8:33 PM Upper Egypt 8:44 PM Giza 9:43 PM Wasta 10:09 PM Beni Suef 10:53 PM Maghagha Train 1012 Photos Train 1012 photo gallery AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian AC Russian Train 1012 Services AC Luggage Power Socket Restroom No Smoking Track train 1012 live
Train 88 AC Spanish	9:25 PM Cairo 11:58 PM Maghagha	2h 33m	4 stops	Second Class AC 130 EGP First Class AC 170 EGP	—	—	Train 88 Stops 9:25 PM Cairo 9:40 PM Upper Egypt 9:54 PM Giza 10:51 PM Wasta 11:15 PM Beni Suef 11:58 PM Maghagha Train 88 Photos Train 88 photo gallery AC Spanish AC Spanish AC Spanish AC Spanish Train 88 Services AC Buffet Reclining Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Track train 88 live
Train 90 Russian	10:10 PM Cairo 12:51 AM Maghagha	2h 41m	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP	—	—	Train 90 Stops 10:10 PM Cairo 10:23 PM Upper Egypt 10:34 PM Giza 11:35 PM Wasta 12:01 AM Beni Suef 12:34 AM Fashn 12:51 AM Maghagha Train 90 Photos Train 90 photo gallery Russian Russian Russian Russian Train 90 Services Wide Seats Luggage Restroom No Smoking Ventilation Track train 90 live

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

FAQ — Cairo to Maghagha Trains

What are the Cairo to Maghagha train schedules and prices?

There are 22 daily trains on the Cairo–Maghagha route. First departure at 12:50 AM, last at 10:10 PM. Fares range from 45 EGP to 170 EGP depending on class.

Train types: AC Russian, Russian, VIP, AC French, AC Spanish.
Journey time: from 2h 19m (fastest) to 3h 29m (slowest).

What is the best and fastest train from Cairo to Maghagha?

The fastest train is #1014 (Third Class (Fan)) at 2h 19m, departing 6:50 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 Cairo to Maghagha train ticket?

You can book an Cairo–Maghagha train ticket four ways:

Official ENR app (Android / iOS) — fastest, pay with Visa or mobile wallet.
enr.gov.eg website — for desktop booking.
Station ticket counter (up to 15 days in advance).
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**
Category	Discount
Cancer patients	Free
Deaf children	Free
Over 70 years old	Free (standard class)
War veteran + companion	75%
Youth/sports groups (20+ members)	66.6%
Military & police officers	50%
Military academy students	50%
Martyrs' families & injured (police/revolution)	50%
Persons with disabilities	50%
Youth/sports groups (1–19 members)	50%
Red Crescent / Red Cross	50%
Children aged 4–10	50%
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, Cairo–Maghagha tickets can be cancelled with partial refund per this official table:

Cancellation time	Refund
More than 24h before	90%
Between 6h and 24h before	75%
Less than 6h before	50%
After departure	No 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 Cairo station?

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

Station screens: large departure boards show train number, platform and any delay.
Egypt Trains app: "Track train" feature shows current location, next stop and delay.
Hotline 1661: 24/7 enquiries.
Our station page: Cairo 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 Cairo station you'll find restrooms and cafes in the waiting area.

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