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Sidfa to Ayat Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 7 trains daily from Sidfa to Ayat.
Departures from 1:35 AM to 1:33 PM. Journey time 6h – 7h 28m.

  • Trains7 /day
  • First1:35 AM
  • Last1:33 PM
  • Duration6h – 7h 28m
  • Fare80 – 250 EGP
  • Fastest185 AC Russian
Trains from Sidfa to Ayat
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
1:35 AM Sidfa
7:35 AM Ayat
6h 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 130 EGP
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Train 185 Stops

  1. 1:35 AM Sidfa
  2. 1:46 AM Abo Tij
  3. 2:10 AM Asyut
  4. 3:31 AM Mallawi
  5. 3:55 AM Abo Qurqas
  6. 4:20 AM Minya
  7. 4:46 AM Samalut
  8. 5:00 AM Matay
  9. 5:10 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 5:25 AM Maghagha
  11. 5:42 AM Fashn
  12. 6:14 AM Biba
  13. 6:34 AM Beni Suef
  14. 6:46 AM Nasser
  15. 7:07 AM Wasta
  16. 7:35 AM Ayat

Train 185 Photos

Train 185 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
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Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
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Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Russian

Train 185 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 185 live
Train 187 Russian
3:35 AM Sidfa
9:45 AM Ayat
6h 10m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 187 Stops

  1. 3:35 AM Sidfa
  2. 3:46 AM Abo Tij
  3. 4:10 AM Asyut
  4. 5:46 AM Dayrout
  5. 6:04 AM Dayr Mawas
  6. 6:17 AM Mallawi
  7. 6:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  8. 6:09 AM Minya
  9. 7:59 AM Maghagha
  10. 8:17 AM Fashn
  11. 8:49 AM Beni Suef
  12. 9:18 AM Wasta
  13. 9:45 AM Ayat

Train 187 Photos

Train 187 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
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Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
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Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
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Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 187 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 187 live
Train 971 AC French
6:21 AM Sidfa
12:30 PM Ayat
6h 9m 16 stops
  • Second Class AC 180 EGP
  • First Class AC 250 EGP
— —

Train 971 Stops

  1. 6:21 AM Sidfa
  2. 6:31 AM Abo Tij
  3. 6:55 AM Asyut
  4. 7:25 AM Manfalut
  5. 7:55 AM Qusiyyah
  6. 8:11 AM Dayrout
  7. 8:23 AM Dayr Mawas
  8. 8:35 AM Mallawi
  9. 9:24 AM Minya
  10. 9:46 AM Samalut
  11. 10:00 AM Matay
  12. 10:10 AM Beni Mazar
  13. 10:25 AM Maghagha
  14. 10:41 AM Fashn
  15. 10:58 AM Biba
  16. 11:19 AM Beni Suef
  17. 12:03 PM Wasta
  18. 12:30 PM Ayat

Train 971 Photos

Train 971 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
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French train second class seats Egypt
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French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
AC French

Train 971 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 971 live
Train 833 Russian
8:44 AM Sidfa
3:57 PM Ayat
7h 13m 22 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 833 Stops

  1. 8:44 AM Sidfa
  2. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  3. 9:20 AM Asyut
  4. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  5. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  6. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  7. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  8. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  9. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  10. 11:17 AM Rawda
  11. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  12. 12:29 PM Minya
  13. 12:38 PM Damaris
  14. 12:55 PM Samalut
  15. 1:09 PM Matay
  16. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  17. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  18. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  19. 1:57 PM Fashn
  20. 2:14 PM Biba
  21. 2:36 PM Beni Suef
  22. 2:47 PM Nasser
  23. 3:08 PM Wasta
  24. 3:57 PM Ayat

Train 833 Photos

Train 833 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 833 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 833 live
Train 159 AC Russian
10:44 AM Sidfa
5:42 PM Ayat
6h 58m 15 stops
  • Third Class AC 130 EGP
— —

Train 159 Stops

  1. 10:44 AM Sidfa
  2. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  3. 11:20 AM Asyut
  4. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  5. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  6. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  7. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  8. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  9. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  10. 2:14 PM Minya
  11. 2:36 PM Samalut
  12. 3:09 PM Matay
  13. 3:39 PM Beni Mazar
  14. 3:55 PM Maghagha
  15. 4:38 PM Beni Suef
  16. 5:14 PM Wasta
  17. 5:42 PM Ayat

Train 159 Photos

Train 159 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 159 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 159 live
Train 975 Russian
1:04 PM Sidfa
8:04 PM Ayat
7h 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 975 Stops

  1. 1:04 PM Sidfa
  2. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  3. 1:40 PM Asyut
  4. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  5. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  6. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  7. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  9. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  10. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  11. 4:01 PM Rawda
  12. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  13. 4:40 PM Minya
  14. 4:54 PM Damaris
  15. 5:12 PM Samalut
  16. 5:27 PM Matay
  17. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  19. 6:14 PM Fashn
  20. 6:32 PM Biba
  21. 6:52 PM Beni Suef
  22. 7:02 PM Nasser
  23. 7:21 PM Ashmant
  24. 7:36 PM Wasta
  25. 8:04 PM Ayat

Train 975 Photos

Train 975 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 975 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 975 live
Train 81 AC Russian
1:33 PM Sidfa
9:01 PM Ayat
7h 28m 20 stops
  • Third Class AC 130 EGP
— —

Train 81 Stops

  1. 1:33 PM Sidfa
  2. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  3. 2:10 PM Asyut
  4. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  5. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  6. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  7. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  8. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  9. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  10. 4:50 PM Rawda
  11. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  12. 5:20 PM Minya
  13. 5:56 PM Samalut
  14. 6:22 PM Matay
  15. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  16. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  17. 7:04 PM Fashn
  18. 7:20 PM Biba
  19. 7:38 PM Beni Suef
  20. 7:49 PM Nasser
  21. 8:10 PM Wasta
  22. 9:01 PM Ayat

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 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 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 81 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 10 January 2026

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FAQ — Sidfa to Ayat Trains

What are the Sidfa to Ayat train schedules and prices?

There are 7 daily trains on the Sidfa–Ayat route. First departure at 1:35 AM, last at 1:33 PM. Fares range from 80 EGP to 250 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC French.
  • Journey time: from 6h (fastest) to 7h 28m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Sidfa to Ayat?

The fastest train is #185 (Third Class AC) at 6h, departing 1:35 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Sidfa to Ayat train ticket?

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