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Minya to Sidi Gaber Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 8 trains daily from Minya to Sidi Gaber.
Departures from 1:05 AM to 11:45 PM. Journey time 5h 51m – 7h 56m.

  • Trains8 /day
  • First1:05 AM
  • Last11:45 PM
  • Duration5h 51m – 7h 56m
  • Fare85 – 300 EGP
  • Fastest927 Abu Al-Hol
Trains from Minya to Sidi Gaber
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
1:05 AM Minya
7:11 AM Sidi Gaber
6h 6m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 300 EGP
— —

Train 2007 Stops

  1. 1:05 AM Minya
  2. 3:40 AM Giza
  3. 3:51 AM Upper Egypt
  4. 4:10 AM Cairo
  5. 5:37 AM Tanta
  6. 7:11 AM Sidi Gaber

Train 2007 Photos

Train 2007 photo gallery
Abu Al-Hol Russian luxury second class train exterior
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol coach interior reclining blue leather seats
Abu Al-Hol
Russian luxury train amenities seat charger and reading light
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol second class reclining seats close-up
Abu Al-Hol

Train 2007 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 2007 live
Train 1015 Russian
4:10 AM Minya
11:30 AM Sidi Gaber
7h 20m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 1015 Stops

  1. 4:10 AM Minya
  2. 4:21 AM Samalut
  3. 4:50 AM Beni Mazar
  4. 5:06 AM Maghagha
  5. 5:25 AM Fashn
  6. 5:42 AM Biba
  7. 6:01 AM Beni Suef
  8. 6:28 AM Wasta
  9. 6:55 AM Ayat
  10. 7:30 AM Giza
  11. 7:41 AM Upper Egypt
  12. 8:00 AM Cairo
  13. 9:01 AM Banha
  14. 9:40 AM Tanta
  15. 10:33 AM Damanhour
  16. 11:30 AM Sidi Gaber

Train 1015 Photos

Train 1015 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 1015 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1015 live
Train 89 AC Spanish
7:40 AM Minya
1:45 PM Sidi Gaber
6h 5m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
— —

Train 89 Stops

  1. 7:40 AM Minya
  2. 8:14 AM Beni Mazar
  3. 8:30 AM Maghagha
  4. 9:11 AM Beni Suef
  5. 9:38 AM Wasta
  6. 10:35 AM Giza
  7. 10:50 AM Upper Egypt
  8. 11:05 AM Cairo
  9. 12:17 PM Tanta
  10. 1:45 PM Sidi Gaber

Train 89 Photos

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

Train 89 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 89 live
Train 157 Russian
3:40 PM Minya
10:40 PM Sidi Gaber
7h 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 157 Stops

  1. 3:40 PM Minya
  2. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  3. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  4. 4:50 PM Fashn
  5. 5:07 PM Biba
  6. 5:25 PM Beni Suef
  7. 5:53 PM Wasta
  8. 6:55 PM Giza
  9. 7:11 PM Upper Egypt
  10. 7:25 PM Cairo
  11. 8:24 PM Banha
  12. 8:59 PM Tanta
  13. 9:53 PM Damanhour
  14. 10:40 PM Sidi Gaber

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 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 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 157 live
Train 927 Abu Al-Hol
5:45 PM Minya
11:36 PM Sidi Gaber
5h 51m 4 stops
N/A
— —

Train 927 Stops

  1. 5:45 PM Minya
  2. 8:20 PM Giza
  3. 8:34 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 8:50 PM Cairo
  5. 10:12 PM Tanta
  6. 11:36 PM Sidi Gaber

Train 927 Photos

Train 927 photo gallery
Abu Al-Hol Russian luxury second class train exterior
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol coach interior reclining blue leather seats
Abu Al-Hol
Russian luxury train amenities seat charger and reading light
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol second class reclining seats close-up
Abu Al-Hol

Train 927 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 927 live
Train 935 VIP
7:00 PM Minya
12:55 AM Sidi Gaber
5h 55m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
— —

Train 935 Stops

  1. 7:00 PM Minya
  2. 8:22 PM Beni Suef
  3. 9:40 PM Giza
  4. 9:56 PM Upper Egypt
  5. 10:10 PM Cairo
  6. 11:32 PM Tanta
  7. 12:55 AM Sidi Gaber

Train 935 Photos

Train 935 photo gallery
VIP Egyptian Railways exclusive service coach exterior
VIP
VIP train second class seats Egypt
VIP
VIP train first class seats Egypt
VIP
VIP train bathroom interior Egypt
VIP

Train 935 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 935 live
Train 3007 AC Russian
7:20 PM Minya
1:32 AM Sidi Gaber
6h 12m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 155 EGP
— —

Train 3007 Stops

  1. 7:20 PM Minya
  2. 8:05 PM Maghagha
  3. 8:47 PM Beni Suef
  4. 10:05 PM Giza
  5. 10:21 PM Upper Egypt
  6. 10:35 PM Cairo
  7. 12:02 AM Tanta
  8. 1:32 AM Sidi Gaber

Train 3007 Photos

Train 3007 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 3007 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3007 live
Train 163 Russian
11:45 PM Minya
7:41 AM Sidi Gaber
7h 56m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 163 Stops

  1. 11:45 PM Minya
  2. 12:33 AM Maghagha
  3. 1:42 AM Beni Suef
  4. 2:11 AM Wasta
  5. 3:15 AM Giza
  6. 3:30 AM Upper Egypt
  7. 3:45 AM Cairo
  8. 4:49 AM Banha
  9. 5:06 AM Quesna
  10. 5:19 AM Berket Saba
  11. 5:52 AM Tanta
  12. 6:29 AM Itay Barud
  13. 6:51 AM Damanhour
  14. 7:41 AM Sidi Gaber

Train 163 Photos

Train 163 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 163 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 163 live

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

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FAQ — Minya to Sidi Gaber Trains

What are the Minya to Sidi Gaber train schedules and prices?

There are 8 daily trains on the Minya–Sidi Gaber route. First departure at 1:05 AM, last at 11:45 PM. Fares range from 85 EGP to 300 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Abu Al-Hol, Russian, AC Spanish, VIP, AC Russian.
  • Journey time: from 5h 51m (fastest) to 7h 56m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Minya to Sidi Gaber?

The fastest train is #927 at 5h 51m, departing 5:45 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 Minya to Sidi Gaber train ticket?

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