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Sohag to Minya Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 35 trains daily from Sohag to Minya.
Departures from 12:05 AM to 10:35 PM. Journey time 3h4h 50m.

  • Trains35 /day
  • First12:05 AM
  • Last10:35 PM
  • Duration3h – 4h 50m
  • Fare55 – 230 EGP
  • Fastest929 Abu Al-Hol
Trains from Sohag to Minya
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
12:05 AM Sohag
4:20 AM Minya
4h 15m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 185 Stops

  1. 12:05 AM Sohag
  2. 12:19 AM Maragha
  3. 12:35 AM Tahta
  4. 12:51 AM Tima
  5. 1:34 AM Sidfa
  6. 1:46 AM Abo Tij
  7. 2:10 AM Asyut
  8. 3:31 AM Mallawi
  9. 3:55 AM Abo Qurqas
  10. 4:20 AM Minya

Train 185 Photos

Train 185 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1015 Russian
12:25 AM Sohag
3:30 AM Minya
3h 5m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 1015 Stops

  1. 12:25 AM Sohag
  2. 1:32 AM Asyut
  3. 2:50 AM Mallawi
  4. 3:30 AM Minya

Train 1015 Photos

Train 1015 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2031 Talgo
12:45 AM Sohag
3:55 AM Minya
3h 10m 1 stop
N/A

Train 2031 Stops

  1. 12:45 AM Sohag
  2. 1:55 AM Asyut
  3. 3:55 AM Minya

Train 2031 Photos

Train 2031 Services

  • WiFi

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Personal Screen

  • English Staff

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1009 AC Russian
1:25 AM Sohag
4:54 AM Minya
3h 29m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 1009 Stops

  1. 1:25 AM Sohag
  2. 1:52 AM Tahta
  3. 2:10 AM Tima
  4. 2:45 AM Asyut
  5. 3:49 AM Dayrout
  6. 4:10 AM Mallawi
  7. 4:54 AM Minya

Train 1009 Photos

Train 1009 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 187 Russian
2:15 AM Sohag
6:09 AM Minya
3h 54m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 187 Stops

  1. 2:15 AM Sohag
  2. 2:31 AM Maragha
  3. 2:48 AM Tahta
  4. 3:15 AM Tima
  5. 3:34 AM Sidfa
  6. 3:46 AM Abo Tij
  7. 4:10 AM Asyut
  8. 5:46 AM Dayrout
  9. 6:04 AM Dayr Mawas
  10. 6:17 AM Mallawi
  11. 6:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  12. 6:09 AM Minya

Train 187 Photos

Train 187 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 997 VIP
3:10 AM Sohag
6:29 AM Minya
3h 19m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 997 Stops

  1. 3:10 AM Sohag
  2. 4:20 AM Asyut
  3. 6:29 AM Minya

Train 997 Photos

Train 997 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 993 AC French
3:30 AM Sohag
6:54 AM Minya
3h 24m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 993 Stops

  1. 3:30 AM Sohag
  2. 4:45 AM Asyut
  3. 6:54 AM Minya

Train 993 Photos

Train 993 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 89 AC Spanish
4:15 AM Sohag
7:39 AM Minya
3h 24m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 89 Stops

  1. 4:15 AM Sohag
  2. 4:43 AM Tahta
  3. 5:00 AM Tima
  4. 5:35 AM Asyut
  5. 6:37 AM Dayrout
  6. 6:55 AM Mallawi
  7. 7:39 AM Minya

Train 89 Photos

Train 89 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 989 AC Spanish
5:10 AM Sohag
8:24 AM Minya
3h 14m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 989 Stops

  1. 5:10 AM Sohag
  2. 6:20 AM Asyut
  3. 8:24 AM Minya

Train 989 Photos

Train 989 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 971 AC French
5:20 AM Sohag
9:24 AM Minya
4h 4m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 971 Stops

  1. 5:20 AM Sohag
  2. 5:37 AM Maragha
  3. 5:51 AM Tahta
  4. 6:09 AM Tima
  5. 6:20 AM Sidfa
  6. 6:31 AM Abo Tij
  7. 6:55 AM Asyut
  8. 7:25 AM Manfalut
  9. 7:55 AM Qusiyyah
  10. 8:11 AM Dayrout
  11. 8:23 AM Dayr Mawas
  12. 8:35 AM Mallawi
  13. 9:24 AM Minya

Train 971 Photos

Train 971 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1011 AC Russian
5:45 AM Sohag
9:40 AM Minya
3h 55m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 1011 Stops

  1. 5:45 AM Sohag
  2. 6:06 AM Maragha
  3. 6:18 AM Tahta
  4. 6:36 AM Tima
  5. 6:49 AM Sidfa
  6. 7:00 AM Abo Tij
  7. 7:25 AM Asyut
  8. 8:20 AM Qusiyyah
  9. 8:38 AM Dayrout
  10. 9:00 AM Mallawi
  11. 9:40 AM Minya

Train 1011 Photos

Train 1011 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 91 Russian
6:55 AM Sohag
10:59 AM Minya
4h 4m 8 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 91 Stops

  1. 6:55 AM Sohag
  2. 7:12 AM Maragha
  3. 7:28 AM Tahta
  4. 7:45 AM Tima
  5. 7:54 AM Sidfa
  6. 8:06 AM Abo Tij
  7. 8:30 AM Asyut
  8. 9:41 AM Dayrout
  9. 10:04 AM Mallawi
  10. 10:59 AM Minya

Train 91 Photos

Train 91 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 833 Russian
7:45 AM Sohag
12:29 PM Minya
4h 44m 14 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 833 Stops

  1. 7:45 AM Sohag
  2. 8:02 AM Maragha
  3. 8:19 AM Tahta
  4. 8:34 AM Tima
  5. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  6. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  7. 9:20 AM Asyut
  8. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  9. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  10. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  11. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  12. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  13. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  14. 11:17 AM Rawda
  15. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  16. 12:29 PM Minya

Train 833 Photos

Train 833 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 987 AC Spanish
8:40 AM Sohag
12:19 PM Minya
3h 39m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 987 Stops

  1. 8:40 AM Sohag
  2. 8:56 AM Maragha
  3. 9:11 AM Tahta
  4. 9:28 AM Tima
  5. 9:46 AM Abo Tij
  6. 10:10 AM Asyut
  7. 10:49 AM Manfalut
  8. 11:07 AM Qusiyyah
  9. 11:35 AM Mallawi
  10. 12:19 PM Minya

Train 987 Photos

Train 987 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 159 AC Russian
9:45 AM Sohag
2:14 PM Minya
4h 29m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 159 Stops

  1. 9:45 AM Sohag
  2. 10:01 AM Maragha
  3. 10:18 AM Tahta
  4. 10:34 AM Tima
  5. 10:43 AM Sidfa
  6. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  7. 11:20 AM Asyut
  8. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  9. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  10. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  11. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  12. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  13. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 2:14 PM Minya

Train 159 Photos

Train 159 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 3025 AC Russian
10:25 AM Sohag
1:34 PM Minya
3h 9m 1 stop
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 3025 Stops

  1. 10:25 AM Sohag
  2. 11:35 AM Asyut
  3. 1:34 PM Minya

Train 3025 Photos

Train 3025 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 891 AC Russian
11:00 AM Sohag
2:29 PM Minya
3h 29m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 891 Stops

  1. 11:00 AM Sohag
  2. 11:27 AM Tahta
  3. 11:44 AM Tima
  4. 11:55 AM Sidfa
  5. 12:25 PM Asyut
  6. 1:27 PM Dayrout
  7. 1:45 PM Mallawi
  8. 2:29 PM Minya

Train 891 Photos

Train 891 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 157 Russian
11:15 AM Sohag
3:35 PM Minya
4h 20m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 157 Stops

  1. 11:15 AM Sohag
  2. 11:32 AM Maragha
  3. 11:48 AM Tahta
  4. 12:05 PM Tima
  5. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  6. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  7. 1:09 PM Asyut
  8. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  9. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  10. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  11. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  12. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  13. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 3:35 PM Minya

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2011 VIP
11:35 AM Sohag
2:54 PM Minya
3h 19m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 2011 Stops

  1. 11:35 AM Sohag
  2. 12:45 PM Asyut
  3. 2:54 PM Minya

Train 2011 Photos

Train 2011 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 975 Russian
12:00 PM Sohag
4:40 PM Minya
4h 40m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 975 Stops

  1. 12:00 PM Sohag
  2. 12:18 PM Maragha
  3. 12:35 PM Tahta
  4. 12:53 PM Tima
  5. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  6. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  7. 1:40 PM Asyut
  8. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  9. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  10. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  11. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  12. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  13. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  14. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  15. 4:01 PM Rawda
  16. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  17. 4:40 PM Minya

Train 975 Photos

Train 975 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 81 AC Russian
12:30 PM Sohag
5:20 PM Minya
4h 50m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 81 Stops

  1. 12:30 PM Sohag
  2. 12:48 PM Maragha
  3. 1:04 PM Tahta
  4. 1:21 PM Tima
  5. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  6. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  7. 2:10 PM Asyut
  8. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  9. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  10. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  11. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  12. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  13. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  14. 4:50 PM Rawda
  15. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  16. 5:20 PM Minya

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 981 VIP
12:55 PM Sohag
4:24 PM Minya
3h 29m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 981 Stops

  1. 12:55 PM Sohag
  2. 1:13 PM Maragha
  3. 1:28 PM Tahta
  4. 1:45 PM Tima
  5. 2:02 PM Abo Tij
  6. 2:25 PM Asyut
  7. 4:24 PM Minya

Train 981 Photos

Train 981 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 703 Improved
1:25 PM Sohag
6:00 PM Minya
4h 35m 16 stops
N/A

Train 703 Stops

  1. 1:25 PM Sohag
  2. 1:52 PM Maragha
  3. 2:08 PM Tahta
  4. 2:24 PM Tima
  5. 2:33 PM Sidfa
  6. 2:46 PM Abo Tij
  7. 3:10 PM Asyut
  8. 3:28 PM Azhar University
  9. 3:38 PM Manqabad
  10. 3:59 PM Manfalut
  11. 4:13 PM Beni Qorah
  12. 4:21 PM Qusiyyah
  13. 4:37 PM Dayrout
  14. 4:47 PM Dayr Mawas
  15. 5:00 PM Mallawi
  16. 5:21 PM Rawda
  17. 5:36 PM Abo Qurqas
  18. 6:00 PM Minya

Train 703 Photos

Train 703 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 983 VIP
2:40 PM Sohag
6:24 PM Minya
3h 44m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 983 Stops

  1. 2:40 PM Sohag
  2. 2:59 PM Maragha
  3. 3:14 PM Tahta
  4. 3:32 PM Tima
  5. 3:43 PM Sidfa
  6. 3:57 PM Abo Tij
  7. 4:20 PM Asyut
  8. 5:35 PM Mallawi
  9. 6:24 PM Minya

Train 983 Photos

Train 983 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 929 Abu Al-Hol
3:30 PM Sohag
6:30 PM Minya
3h 1 stop
N/A

Train 929 Stops

  1. 3:30 PM Sohag
  2. 4:40 PM Asyut
  3. 6:30 PM Minya

Train 929 Photos

Train 929 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 935 VIP
3:45 PM Sohag
6:59 PM Minya
3h 14m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 935 Stops

  1. 3:45 PM Sohag
  2. 4:12 PM Tahta
  3. 4:30 PM Tima
  4. 5:05 PM Asyut
  5. 6:59 PM Minya

Train 935 Photos

Train 935 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 3007 AC Russian
4:05 PM Sohag
7:19 PM Minya
3h 14m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 3007 Stops

  1. 4:05 PM Sohag
  2. 5:15 PM Asyut
  3. 5:55 PM Manfalut
  4. 6:35 PM Mallawi
  5. 7:19 PM Minya

Train 3007 Photos

Train 3007 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1007 Russian
7:35 PM Sohag
11:19 PM Minya
3h 44m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 1007 Stops

  1. 7:35 PM Sohag
  2. 7:52 PM Maragha
  3. 8:08 PM Tahta
  4. 8:25 PM Tima
  5. 9:00 PM Asyut
  6. 9:41 PM Manfalut
  7. 10:01 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 10:17 PM Dayrout
  9. 11:19 PM Minya

Train 1007 Photos

Train 1007 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 163 Russian
8:10 PM Sohag
11:44 PM Minya
3h 34m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 163 Stops

  1. 8:10 PM Sohag
  2. 8:24 PM Maragha
  3. 8:43 PM Tahta
  4. 8:59 PM Tima
  5. 9:08 PM Sidfa
  6. 9:32 PM Abo Tij
  7. 9:45 PM Asyut
  8. 11:44 PM Minya

Train 163 Photos

Train 163 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1013 Russian
8:30 PM Sohag
12:25 AM Minya
3h 55m 8 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 55 EGP

Train 1013 Stops

  1. 8:30 PM Sohag
  2. 8:47 PM Maragha
  3. 9:02 PM Tahta
  4. 9:18 PM Tima
  5. 9:45 PM Sidfa
  6. 9:57 PM Abo Tij
  7. 10:20 PM Asyut
  8. 11:24 PM Dayrout
  9. 11:45 PM Mallawi
  10. 12:25 AM Minya

Train 1013 Photos

Train 1013 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2013 AC Russian
8:50 PM Sohag
11:58 PM Minya
3h 8m 1 stop
  • Third Class AC 105 EGP

Train 2013 Stops

  1. 8:50 PM Sohag
  2. 10:00 PM Asyut
  3. 11:58 PM Minya

Train 2013 Photos

Train 2013 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
9:50 PM Sohag
1:04 AM Minya
3h 14m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP

Train 2007 Stops

  1. 9:50 PM Sohag
  2. 11:00 PM Asyut
  3. 1:04 AM Minya

Train 2007 Photos

Train 2007 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 2015 Abu Al-Hol
10:00 PM Sohag
1:19 AM Minya
3h 19m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP

Train 2015 Stops

  1. 10:00 PM Sohag
  2. 11:10 PM Asyut
  3. 1:19 AM Minya

Train 2015 Photos

Train 2015 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 999 AC French
10:15 PM Sohag
1:40 AM Minya
3h 25m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 999 Stops

  1. 10:15 PM Sohag
  2. 10:44 PM Tahta
  3. 11:01 PM Tima
  4. 11:40 PM Asyut
  5. 12:54 AM Mallawi
  6. 1:40 AM Minya

Train 999 Photos

Train 999 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 977 AC Spanish
10:35 PM Sohag
1:54 AM Minya
3h 19m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 130 EGP
  • First Class AC 180 EGP

Train 977 Stops

  1. 10:35 PM Sohag
  2. 10:50 PM Maragha
  3. 11:08 PM Tahta
  4. 11:25 PM Tima
  5. 12:01 AM Asyut
  6. 1:54 AM Minya

Train 977 Photos

Train 977 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining 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 — Sohag to Minya Trains

What are the Sohag to Minya train schedules and prices?

There are 35 daily trains on the Sohag–Minya route. First departure at 12:05 AM, last at 10:35 PM. Fares range from 55 EGP to 230 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, Talgo, VIP, AC French, AC Spanish, Improved, Abu Al-Hol.
  • Journey time: from 3h (fastest) to 4h 50m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Sohag to Minya?

The fastest train is #929 at 3h, departing 3:30 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 Sohag to Minya train ticket?

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