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Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 5 trains daily from Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha.
Departures from 5:58 AM to 8:15 PM. Journey time 14h 38m – 18h 20m.

  • Trains5 /day
  • First5:58 AM
  • Last8:15 PM
  • Duration14h 38m – 18h 20m
  • Fare150 – 540 EGP
  • Fastest2008 VIP
Trains from Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3008 AC Russian
5:58 AM Sidi Gaber
9:29 PM Kalabsha
15h 31m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 255 EGP
— —

Train 3008 Stops

  1. 5:58 AM Sidi Gaber
  2. 6:41 AM Damanhour
  3. 7:21 AM Tanta
  4. 8:30 AM Cairo
  5. 8:53 AM Upper Egypt
  6. 9:04 AM Giza
  7. 10:01 AM Wasta
  8. 10:27 AM Beni Suef
  9. 11:10 AM Maghagha
  10. 12:05 PM Minya
  11. 12:50 PM Mallawi
  12. 1:17 PM Dayrout
  13. 2:24 PM Asyut
  14. 2:59 PM Tima
  15. 3:17 PM Tahta
  16. 3:50 PM Sohag
  17. 4:26 PM Girga
  18. 4:46 PM Balyana
  19. 5:20 PM Nagaa Hammadi
  20. 6:05 PM Qena
  21. 6:36 PM Qus
  22. 7:00 PM Luxor
  23. 7:30 PM Armant
  24. 7:58 PM Esna
  25. 8:16 PM Sibaiyyah
  26. 8:45 PM Edfu
  27. 9:15 PM Silwa Bahari
  28. 9:29 PM Kalabsha

Train 3008 Photos

Train 3008 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 3008 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3008 live
Train 164 Russian
12:13 PM Sidi Gaber
6:33 AM Kalabsha
18h 20m 38 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
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Train 164 Stops

  1. 12:13 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 12:58 PM Damanhour
  3. 1:44 PM Tanta
  4. 2:06 PM Berket Saba
  5. 2:19 PM Quesna
  6. 2:34 PM Banha
  7. 3:15 PM Cairo
  8. 3:45 PM Upper Egypt
  9. 3:50 PM Giza
  10. 5:02 PM Wasta
  11. 5:31 PM Beni Suef
  12. 7:05 PM Minya
  13. 9:05 PM Asyut
  14. 9:36 PM Abo Tij
  15. 9:48 PM Sidfa
  16. 9:59 PM Tima
  17. 10:17 PM Tahta
  18. 10:34 PM Maragha
  19. 10:55 PM Sohag
  20. 11:19 PM Monshaa
  21. 11:29 PM Usayrat
  22. 11:40 PM Girga
  23. 11:59 PM Balyana
  24. 12:18 AM Abo Tesht
  25. 12:31 AM Farshut
  26. 12:45 AM Nagaa Hammadi
  27. 1:19 AM Dishna
  28. 1:45 AM Qena
  29. 2:34 AM Qift
  30. 3:00 AM Qus
  31. 3:25 AM Luxor
  32. 4:20 AM Armant
  33. 4:48 AM Esna
  34. 5:04 AM Sharawnah
  35. 5:13 AM Sibaiyyah
  36. 5:26 AM Mahamid
  37. 5:45 AM Edfu
  38. 6:04 AM Silwa Bahari
  39. 6:24 AM Kajuj
  40. 6:33 AM Kalabsha

Train 164 Photos

Train 164 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 164 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 164 live
Train 88 AC Spanish
6:08 PM Sidi Gaber
11:05 AM Kalabsha
16h 57m 31 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 540 EGP
— —

Train 88 Stops

  1. 6:08 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 7:23 PM Tanta
  3. 8:35 PM Cairo
  4. 9:40 PM Upper Egypt
  5. 9:54 PM Giza
  6. 10:51 PM Wasta
  7. 11:15 PM Beni Suef
  8. 11:58 PM Maghagha
  9. 12:14 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 12:55 AM Minya
  11. 1:35 AM Mallawi
  12. 1:57 AM Dayrout
  13. 2:50 AM Asyut
  14. 3:32 AM Tima
  15. 3:49 AM Tahta
  16. 4:20 AM Sohag
  17. 4:41 AM Monshaa
  18. 4:59 AM Girga
  19. 5:16 AM Balyana
  20. 5:54 AM Abo Tesht
  21. 6:06 AM Farshut
  22. 6:20 AM Nagaa Hammadi
  23. 6:49 AM Dishna
  24. 7:15 AM Qena
  25. 7:58 AM Qift
  26. 8:14 AM Qus
  27. 8:40 AM Luxor
  28. 9:09 AM Armant
  29. 9:26 AM Esna
  30. 9:54 AM Sibaiyyah
  31. 10:23 AM Edfu
  32. 10:52 AM Silwa Bahari
  33. 11:05 AM Kalabsha

Train 88 Photos

Train 88 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 88 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 88 live
Train 1008 Russian
8:04 PM Sidi Gaber
11:31 AM Kalabsha
15h 27m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 150 EGP
— —

Train 1008 Stops

  1. 8:04 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 8:43 PM Damanhour
  3. 9:37 PM Tanta
  4. 10:19 PM Banha
  5. 10:55 PM Cairo
  6. 11:28 PM Upper Egypt
  7. 11:39 PM Giza
  8. 12:58 AM Beni Suef
  9. 2:25 AM Minya
  10. 3:10 AM Mallawi
  11. 3:33 AM Dayrout
  12. 4:25 AM Asyut
  13. 5:01 AM Sidfa
  14. 5:14 AM Tima
  15. 5:32 AM Tahta
  16. 6:05 AM Sohag
  17. 6:34 AM Girga
  18. 7:13 AM Farshut
  19. 7:25 AM Nagaa Hammadi
  20. 8:10 AM Qena
  21. 9:05 AM Luxor
  22. 9:41 AM Armant
  23. 10:09 AM Esna
  24. 10:51 AM Edfu
  25. 11:31 AM Kalabsha

Train 1008 Photos

Train 1008 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 1008 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1008 live
Train 2008 VIP
8:15 PM Sidi Gaber
10:53 AM Kalabsha
14h 38m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 380 EGP
  • First Class AC 540 EGP
— —

Train 2008 Stops

  1. 8:15 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 9:30 PM Tanta
  3. 10:40 PM Cairo
  4. 11:15 PM Upper Egypt
  5. 11:29 PM Giza
  6. 3:45 AM Asyut
  7. 5:05 AM Sohag
  8. 5:44 AM Girga
  9. 6:30 AM Nagaa Hammadi
  10. 7:25 AM Qena
  11. 8:20 AM Luxor
  12. 9:57 AM Edfu
  13. 10:53 AM Kalabsha

Train 2008 Photos

Train 2008 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 2008 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 2008 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 23 April 2026

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FAQ — Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha Trains

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

There are 5 daily trains on the Sidi Gaber–Kalabsha route. First departure at 5:58 AM, last at 8:15 PM. Fares range from 150 EGP to 540 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC Spanish, VIP.
  • Journey time: from 14h 38m (fastest) to 18h 20m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha?

The fastest train is #2008 (VIP) at 14h 38m, departing 8:15 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 Sidi Gaber to Kalabsha train ticket?

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