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Girga to Upper Egypt Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 25 trains daily from Girga to Upper Egypt.
Departures from 12:54 AM to 11:54 PM. Journey time 6h 32m10h 20m.

  • Trains25 /day
  • First12:54 AM
  • Last11:54 PM
  • Duration6h 32m – 10h 20m
  • Fare90 – 370 EGP
  • Fastest2009 VIP
Trains from Girga to Upper Egypt
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1009 AC Russian
12:54 AM Girga
7:56 AM Upper Egypt
7h 2m 10 stops
N/A

Train 1009 Stops

  1. 12:54 AM Girga
  2. 1:15 AM Sohag
  3. 1:52 AM Tahta
  4. 2:10 AM Tima
  5. 2:45 AM Asyut
  6. 3:49 AM Dayrout
  7. 4:10 AM Mallawi
  8. 4:54 AM Minya
  9. 5:41 AM Maghagha
  10. 6:23 AM Beni Suef
  11. 7:40 AM Giza
  12. 7:56 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1009 Photos

Train 1009 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 187 Russian
1:34 AM Girga
10:41 AM Upper Egypt
9h 7m 20 stops
N/A

Train 187 Stops

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

Train 187 Photos

Train 187 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1087 Sleep
2:00 AM Girga
9:40 AM Upper Egypt
7h 40m 3 stops
N/A

Train 1087 Stops

  1. 2:00 AM Girga
  2. 2:29 AM Sohag
  3. 3:54 AM Asyut
  4. 9:09 AM Giza
  5. 9:40 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1087 Photos

Train 1087 Services

  • AC

  • Bed

  • Buffet

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • English Staff

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 89 AC Spanish
3:38 AM Girga
10:50 AM Upper Egypt
7h 12m 13 stops
N/A

Train 89 Stops

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

Train 89 Photos

Train 89 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 989 AC Spanish
4:39 AM Girga
11:26 AM Upper Egypt
6h 47m 5 stops
N/A

Train 989 Stops

  1. 4:39 AM Girga
  2. 5:00 AM Sohag
  3. 6:20 AM Asyut
  4. 8:24 AM Minya
  5. 9:52 AM Beni Suef
  6. 11:10 AM Giza
  7. 11:26 AM Upper Egypt

Train 989 Photos

Train 989 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1011 AC Russian
5:09 AM Girga
1:05 PM Upper Egypt
7h 56m 14 stops
N/A

Train 1011 Stops

  1. 5:09 AM Girga
  2. 5:35 AM Sohag
  3. 6:06 AM Maragha
  4. 6:18 AM Tahta
  5. 6:36 AM Tima
  6. 6:49 AM Sidfa
  7. 7:00 AM Abo Tij
  8. 7:25 AM Asyut
  9. 8:20 AM Qusiyyah
  10. 8:38 AM Dayrout
  11. 9:00 AM Mallawi
  12. 9:40 AM Minya
  13. 10:34 AM Beni Mazar
  14. 11:33 AM Beni Suef
  15. 12:50 PM Giza
  16. 1:05 PM Upper Egypt

Train 1011 Photos

Train 1011 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 91 Russian
6:15 AM Girga
2:41 PM Upper Egypt
8h 26m 17 stops
N/A

Train 91 Stops

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

Train 91 Photos

Train 91 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 833 Russian
7:03 AM Girga
5:01 PM Upper Egypt
9h 58m 33 stops
N/A

Train 833 Stops

  1. 7:03 AM Girga
  2. 7:13 AM Usayrat
  3. 7:24 AM Monshaa
  4. 7:35 AM Sohag
  5. 8:02 AM Maragha
  6. 8:19 AM Tahta
  7. 8:34 AM Tima
  8. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  9. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  10. 9:20 AM Asyut
  11. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  12. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  13. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  14. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  15. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  16. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  17. 11:17 AM Rawda
  18. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  19. 12:29 PM Minya
  20. 12:38 PM Damaris
  21. 12:55 PM Samalut
  22. 1:09 PM Matay
  23. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  24. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  25. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  26. 1:57 PM Fashn
  27. 2:14 PM Biba
  28. 2:36 PM Beni Suef
  29. 2:47 PM Nasser
  30. 3:08 PM Wasta
  31. 3:57 PM Ayat
  32. 4:19 PM Badrshein
  33. 4:26 PM Hawamdeyya
  34. 4:45 PM Giza
  35. 5:01 PM Upper Egypt

Train 833 Photos

Train 833 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 987 AC Spanish
7:58 AM Girga
3:26 PM Upper Egypt
7h 28m 15 stops
N/A

Train 987 Stops

  1. 7:58 AM Girga
  2. 8:08 AM Usayrat
  3. 8:19 AM Monshaa
  4. 8:25 AM Sohag
  5. 8:56 AM Maragha
  6. 9:11 AM Tahta
  7. 9:28 AM Tima
  8. 9:46 AM Abo Tij
  9. 10:10 AM Asyut
  10. 10:49 AM Manfalut
  11. 11:07 AM Qusiyyah
  12. 11:35 AM Mallawi
  13. 12:19 PM Minya
  14. 1:08 PM Maghagha
  15. 1:52 PM Beni Suef
  16. 3:10 PM Giza
  17. 3:26 PM Upper Egypt

Train 987 Photos

Train 987 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 159 AC Russian
9:03 AM Girga
6:44 PM Upper Egypt
9h 41m 26 stops
N/A

Train 159 Stops

  1. 9:03 AM Girga
  2. 9:13 AM Usayrat
  3. 9:24 AM Monshaa
  4. 9:40 AM Sohag
  5. 10:01 AM Maragha
  6. 10:18 AM Tahta
  7. 10:34 AM Tima
  8. 10:43 AM Sidfa
  9. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  10. 11:20 AM Asyut
  11. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  12. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  13. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  14. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  15. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  16. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  17. 2:14 PM Minya
  18. 2:36 PM Samalut
  19. 3:09 PM Matay
  20. 3:39 PM Beni Mazar
  21. 3:55 PM Maghagha
  22. 4:38 PM Beni Suef
  23. 5:14 PM Wasta
  24. 5:42 PM Ayat
  25. 6:04 PM Badrshein
  26. 6:11 PM Hawamdeyya
  27. 6:30 PM Giza
  28. 6:44 PM Upper Egypt

Train 159 Photos

Train 159 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 157 Russian
10:38 AM Girga
7:11 PM Upper Egypt
8h 33m 21 stops
N/A

Train 157 Stops

  1. 10:38 AM Girga
  2. 11:05 AM Sohag
  3. 11:32 AM Maragha
  4. 11:48 AM Tahta
  5. 12:05 PM Tima
  6. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  7. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  8. 1:09 PM Asyut
  9. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  10. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  11. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  12. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  13. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  14. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  15. 3:35 PM Minya
  16. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  17. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  18. 4:50 PM Fashn
  19. 5:07 PM Biba
  20. 5:25 PM Beni Suef
  21. 5:53 PM Wasta
  22. 6:55 PM Giza
  23. 7:11 PM Upper Egypt

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 975 Russian
11:01 AM Girga
8:59 PM Upper Egypt
9h 58m 31 stops
N/A

Train 975 Stops

  1. 11:01 AM Girga
  2. 11:19 AM Monshaa
  3. 11:59 AM Sohag
  4. 12:18 PM Maragha
  5. 12:35 PM Tahta
  6. 12:53 PM Tima
  7. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  8. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  9. 1:40 PM Asyut
  10. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  11. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  12. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  13. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  14. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  15. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  16. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  17. 4:01 PM Rawda
  18. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  19. 4:40 PM Minya
  20. 4:54 PM Damaris
  21. 5:12 PM Samalut
  22. 5:27 PM Matay
  23. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  24. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  25. 6:14 PM Fashn
  26. 6:32 PM Biba
  27. 6:52 PM Beni Suef
  28. 7:02 PM Nasser
  29. 7:21 PM Ashmant
  30. 7:36 PM Wasta
  31. 8:04 PM Ayat
  32. 8:45 PM Giza
  33. 8:59 PM Upper Egypt

Train 975 Photos

Train 975 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 81 AC Russian
11:49 AM Girga
10:09 PM Upper Egypt
10h 20m 31 stops
N/A

Train 81 Stops

  1. 11:49 AM Girga
  2. 11:58 AM Usayrat
  3. 12:09 PM Monshaa
  4. 12:25 PM Sohag
  5. 12:48 PM Maragha
  6. 1:04 PM Tahta
  7. 1:21 PM Tima
  8. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  9. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  10. 2:10 PM Asyut
  11. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  12. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  13. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  14. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  15. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  16. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  17. 4:50 PM Rawda
  18. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  19. 5:20 PM Minya
  20. 5:56 PM Samalut
  21. 6:22 PM Matay
  22. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  23. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  24. 7:04 PM Fashn
  25. 7:20 PM Biba
  26. 7:38 PM Beni Suef
  27. 7:49 PM Nasser
  28. 8:10 PM Wasta
  29. 9:01 PM Ayat
  30. 9:21 PM Badrshein
  31. 9:37 PM Hawamdeyya
  32. 9:55 PM Giza
  33. 10:09 PM Upper Egypt

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 981 VIP
12:13 PM Girga
7:26 PM Upper Egypt
7h 13m 10 stops
N/A

Train 981 Stops

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

Train 981 Photos

Train 981 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 983 VIP
1:58 PM Girga
9:31 PM Upper Egypt
7h 33m 13 stops
N/A

Train 983 Stops

  1. 1:58 PM Girga
  2. 2:14 PM Monshaa
  3. 2:30 PM Sohag
  4. 2:59 PM Maragha
  5. 3:14 PM Tahta
  6. 3:32 PM Tima
  7. 3:43 PM Sidfa
  8. 3:57 PM Abo Tij
  9. 4:20 PM Asyut
  10. 5:35 PM Mallawi
  11. 6:24 PM Minya
  12. 7:48 PM Beni Suef
  13. 8:18 PM Wasta
  14. 9:15 PM Giza
  15. 9:31 PM Upper Egypt

Train 983 Photos

Train 983 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 935 VIP
3:09 PM Girga
9:56 PM Upper Egypt
6h 47m 7 stops
N/A

Train 935 Stops

  1. 3:09 PM Girga
  2. 3:35 PM Sohag
  3. 4:12 PM Tahta
  4. 4:30 PM Tima
  5. 5:05 PM Asyut
  6. 6:59 PM Minya
  7. 8:22 PM Beni Suef
  8. 9:40 PM Giza
  9. 9:56 PM Upper Egypt

Train 935 Photos

Train 935 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1007 Russian
7:00 PM Girga
2:20 AM Upper Egypt
7h 20m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP

Train 1007 Stops

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

Train 1007 Photos

Train 1007 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 163 Russian
7:28 PM Girga
3:30 AM Upper Egypt
8h 2m 14 stops
N/A

Train 163 Stops

  1. 7:28 PM Girga
  2. 7:38 PM Usayrat
  3. 7:49 PM Monshaa
  4. 8:05 PM Sohag
  5. 8:24 PM Maragha
  6. 8:43 PM Tahta
  7. 8:59 PM Tima
  8. 9:08 PM Sidfa
  9. 9:32 PM Abo Tij
  10. 9:45 PM Asyut
  11. 11:44 PM Minya
  12. 12:33 AM Maghagha
  13. 1:42 AM Beni Suef
  14. 2:11 AM Wasta
  15. 3:15 AM Giza
  16. 3:30 AM Upper Egypt

Train 163 Photos

Train 163 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1013 Russian
7:49 PM Girga
3:40 AM Upper Egypt
7h 51m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP

Train 1013 Stops

  1. 7:49 PM Girga
  2. 8:15 PM Sohag
  3. 8:47 PM Maragha
  4. 9:02 PM Tahta
  5. 9:18 PM Tima
  6. 9:45 PM Sidfa
  7. 9:57 PM Abo Tij
  8. 10:20 PM Asyut
  9. 11:24 PM Dayrout
  10. 11:45 PM Mallawi
  11. 12:25 AM Minya
  12. 1:10 AM Beni Mazar
  13. 1:24 AM Maghagha
  14. 2:07 AM Beni Suef
  15. 2:33 AM Wasta
  16. 3:30 AM Giza
  17. 3:40 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1013 Photos

Train 1013 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
9:10 PM Girga
3:51 AM Upper Egypt
6h 41m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 370 EGP

Train 2007 Stops

  1. 9:10 PM Girga
  2. 9:40 PM Sohag
  3. 11:00 PM Asyut
  4. 1:04 AM Minya
  5. 3:40 AM Giza
  6. 3:51 AM Upper Egypt

Train 2007 Photos

Train 2007 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 977 AC Spanish
10:04 PM Girga
4:51 AM Upper Egypt
6h 47m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 210 EGP
  • First Class AC 290 EGP

Train 977 Stops

  1. 10:04 PM Girga
  2. 10:25 PM Sohag
  3. 10:50 PM Maragha
  4. 11:08 PM Tahta
  5. 11:25 PM Tima
  6. 12:01 AM Asyut
  7. 1:54 AM Minya
  8. 3:18 AM Beni Suef
  9. 4:35 AM Giza
  10. 4:51 AM Upper Egypt

Train 977 Photos

Train 977 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 83 Sleep
10:23 PM Girga
5:30 AM Upper Egypt
7h 7m 3 stops
N/A

Train 83 Stops

  1. 10:23 PM Girga
  2. 10:45 PM Sohag
  3. 12:10 AM Asyut
  4. 5:09 AM Giza
  5. 5:30 AM Upper Egypt

Train 83 Photos

Train 83 Services

  • AC

  • Bed

  • Buffet

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • English Staff

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1903 AC Russian
10:44 PM Girga
5:42 AM Upper Egypt
6h 58m 7 stops
  • Third Class AC 155 EGP

Train 1903 Stops

  1. 10:44 PM Girga
  2. 11:10 PM Sohag
  3. 11:46 PM Tahta
  4. 12:03 AM Tima
  5. 12:14 AM Sidfa
  6. 12:27 AM Abo Tij
  7. 12:50 AM Asyut
  8. 5:20 AM Giza
  9. 5:42 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1903 Photos

Train 1903 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1015 Russian
11:39 PM Girga
7:41 AM Upper Egypt
8h 2m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 90 EGP

Train 1015 Stops

  1. 11:39 PM Girga
  2. 11:49 PM Usayrat
  3. 11:59 PM Monshaa
  4. 12:24 AM Sohag
  5. 1:32 AM Asyut
  6. 2:50 AM Mallawi
  7. 3:30 AM Minya
  8. 4:21 AM Samalut
  9. 4:50 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 5:06 AM Maghagha
  11. 5:25 AM Fashn
  12. 5:42 AM Biba
  13. 6:01 AM Beni Suef
  14. 6:28 AM Wasta
  15. 6:55 AM Ayat
  16. 7:30 AM Giza
  17. 7:41 AM Upper Egypt

Train 1015 Photos

Train 1015 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2009 VIP
11:54 PM Girga
6:26 AM Upper Egypt
6h 32m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 210 EGP
  • First Class AC 290 EGP

Train 2009 Stops

  1. 11:54 PM Girga
  2. 12:25 AM Sohag
  3. 1:45 AM Asyut
  4. 6:15 AM Giza
  5. 6:26 AM Upper Egypt

Train 2009 Photos

Train 2009 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 26 April 2026

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FAQ — Girga to Upper Egypt Trains

What are the Girga to Upper Egypt train schedules and prices?

There are 25 daily trains on the Girga–Upper Egypt route. First departure at 12:54 AM, last at 11:54 PM. Fares range from 90 EGP to 370 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, Sleep, AC Spanish, VIP, Abu Al-Hol.
  • Journey time: from 6h 32m (fastest) to 10h 20m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Girga to Upper Egypt?

The fastest train is #2009 (VIP) at 6h 32m, departing 11:54 PM.

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

How do I book a Girga to Upper Egypt train ticket?

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