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Cairo to Matay Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 8 trains daily from Cairo to Matay.
Departures from 1:30 AM to 4:20 PM. Journey time 3h 8m – 4h 1m.

  • Trains8 /day
  • First1:30 AM
  • Last4:20 PM
  • Duration3h 8m – 4h 1m
  • Fare55 – 170 EGP
  • Fastest3502 AC Russian
Trains from Cairo to Matay
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3502 AC Russian
1:30 AM Cairo
4:38 AM Matay
3h 8m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP
— —

Train 3502 Stops

  1. 1:30 AM Cairo
  2. 1:43 AM Upper Egypt
  3. 1:54 AM Giza
  4. 2:30 AM Ayat
  5. 2:59 AM Wasta
  6. 3:22 AM Beni Suef
  7. 3:42 AM Biba
  8. 3:57 AM Fashn
  9. 4:13 AM Maghagha
  10. 4:27 AM Beni Mazar
  11. 4:38 AM Matay

Train 3502 Photos

Train 3502 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 3502 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3502 live
Train 974 Russian
5:20 AM Cairo
9:21 AM Matay
4h 1m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
— —

Train 974 Stops

  1. 5:20 AM Cairo
  2. 5:33 AM Upper Egypt
  3. 5:40 AM Giza
  4. 6:01 AM Hawamdeyya
  5. 6:08 AM Badrshein
  6. 6:20 AM Mazghounah
  7. 6:34 AM Ayat
  8. 6:47 AM Kafr Ammar
  9. 7:05 AM Wasta
  10. 7:16 AM Maymun
  11. 7:23 AM Ashmant
  12. 7:32 AM Nasser
  13. 7:54 AM Beni Suef
  14. 8:15 AM Biba
  15. 8:30 AM Fashn
  16. 8:46 AM Maghagha
  17. 9:01 AM Beni Mazar
  18. 9:21 AM Matay

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 978 AC Russian
6:45 AM Cairo
9:54 AM Matay
3h 9m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP
— —

Train 978 Stops

  1. 6:45 AM Cairo
  2. 6:58 AM Upper Egypt
  3. 7:10 AM Giza
  4. 8:10 AM Wasta
  5. 8:34 AM Beni Suef
  6. 8:57 AM Biba
  7. 9:12 AM Fashn
  8. 9:28 AM Maghagha
  9. 9:43 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 9:54 AM Matay

Train 978 Photos

Train 978 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 978 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 978 live
Train 80 Russian
9:00 AM Cairo
12:35 PM Matay
3h 35m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
— —

Train 80 Stops

  1. 9:00 AM Cairo
  2. 9:13 AM Upper Egypt
  3. 9:24 AM Giza
  4. 9:41 AM Hawamdeyya
  5. 9:48 AM Badrshein
  6. 10:10 AM Ayat
  7. 10:37 AM Wasta
  8. 10:56 AM Nasser
  9. 11:09 AM Beni Suef
  10. 11:31 AM Biba
  11. 11:46 AM Fashn
  12. 12:04 PM Maghagha
  13. 12:13 PM Aba Wakf
  14. 12:23 PM Beni Mazar
  15. 12:35 PM Matay

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 160 AC Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
3:33 PM Matay
3h 18m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP
— —

Train 160 Stops

  1. 12:15 PM Cairo
  2. 12:31 PM Upper Egypt
  3. 12:44 PM Giza
  4. 1:45 PM Wasta
  5. 2:11 PM Beni Suef
  6. 2:32 PM Biba
  7. 2:48 PM Fashn
  8. 3:06 PM Maghagha
  9. 3:21 PM Beni Mazar
  10. 3:33 PM Matay

Train 160 Photos

Train 160 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 160 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 160 live
Train 162 Russian
2:15 PM Cairo
6:10 PM Matay
3h 55m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
— —

Train 162 Stops

  1. 2:15 PM Cairo
  2. 2:31 PM Upper Egypt
  3. 2:44 PM Giza
  4. 3:00 PM Hawamdeyya
  5. 3:07 PM Badrshein
  6. 3:19 PM Mazghounah
  7. 3:33 PM Ayat
  8. 3:40 PM Matanyah
  9. 3:50 PM Kafr Ammar
  10. 4:01 PM Raqqah
  11. 4:12 PM Wasta
  12. 4:31 PM Nasser
  13. 4:41 PM Beni Suef
  14. 5:02 PM Biba
  15. 5:17 PM Fashn
  16. 5:44 PM Maghagha
  17. 5:59 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 6:10 PM Matay

Train 162 Photos

Train 162 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 162 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 162 live
Train 990 AC French
4:00 PM Cairo
7:18 PM Matay
3h 18m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 170 EGP
— —

Train 990 Stops

  1. 4:00 PM Cairo
  2. 4:15 PM Upper Egypt
  3. 4:29 PM Giza
  4. 5:06 PM Ayat
  5. 5:34 PM Wasta
  6. 5:59 PM Beni Suef
  7. 6:20 PM Biba
  8. 6:36 PM Fashn
  9. 6:53 PM Maghagha
  10. 7:07 PM Beni Mazar
  11. 7:18 PM Matay

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 972 Russian
4:20 PM Cairo
8:20 PM Matay
4h 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP
— —

Train 972 Stops

  1. 4:20 PM Cairo
  2. 4:33 PM Upper Egypt
  3. 4:44 PM Giza
  4. 5:23 PM Ayat
  5. 5:40 PM Qotouri
  6. 5:56 PM Wasta
  7. 6:10 PM Ashmant
  8. 6:19 PM Nasser
  9. 6:32 PM Beni Suef
  10. 6:53 PM Biba
  11. 7:08 PM Fashn
  12. 7:41 PM Maghagha
  13. 7:57 PM Beni Mazar
  14. 8:20 PM Matay

Train 972 Photos

Train 972 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 972 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 972 live

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

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FAQ — Cairo to Matay Trains

What are the Cairo to Matay train schedules and prices?

There are 8 daily trains on the Cairo–Matay route. First departure at 1:30 AM, last at 4:20 PM. Fares range from 55 EGP to 170 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC French.
  • Journey time: from 3h 8m (fastest) to 4h 1m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Cairo to Matay?

The fastest train is #3502 (Third Class AC) at 3h 8m, departing 1:30 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Cairo to Matay train ticket?

You can book an Cairo–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, Cairo–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 Cairo 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: 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.