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Tahta to Ayat Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 7 trains daily from Tahta to Ayat.
Departures from 12:40 AM to 1:05 PM. Journey time 6h 37m – 7h 56m.

  • Trains7 /day
  • First12:40 AM
  • Last1:05 PM
  • Duration6h 37m – 7h 56m
  • Fare80 – 250 EGP
  • Fastest971 AC French
Trains from Tahta to Ayat
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
12:40 AM Tahta
7:35 AM Ayat
6h 55m 16 stops
  • Third Class AC 135 EGP
— —

Train 185 Stops

  1. 12:40 AM Tahta
  2. 12:51 AM Tima
  3. 1:34 AM Sidfa
  4. 1:46 AM Abo Tij
  5. 2:10 AM Asyut
  6. 3:31 AM Mallawi
  7. 3:55 AM Abo Qurqas
  8. 4:20 AM Minya
  9. 4:46 AM Samalut
  10. 5:00 AM Matay
  11. 5:10 AM Beni Mazar
  12. 5:25 AM Maghagha
  13. 5:42 AM Fashn
  14. 6:14 AM Biba
  15. 6:34 AM Beni Suef
  16. 6:46 AM Nasser
  17. 7:07 AM Wasta
  18. 7:35 AM Ayat

Train 185 Photos

Train 185 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 185 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 185 live
Train 187 Russian
2:49 AM Tahta
9:45 AM Ayat
6h 56m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 187 Stops

  1. 2:49 AM Tahta
  2. 3:15 AM Tima
  3. 3:34 AM Sidfa
  4. 3:46 AM Abo Tij
  5. 4:10 AM Asyut
  6. 5:46 AM Dayrout
  7. 6:04 AM Dayr Mawas
  8. 6:17 AM Mallawi
  9. 6:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  10. 6:09 AM Minya
  11. 7:59 AM Maghagha
  12. 8:17 AM Fashn
  13. 8:49 AM Beni Suef
  14. 9:18 AM Wasta
  15. 9:45 AM Ayat

Train 187 Photos

Train 187 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 187 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 187 live
Train 971 AC French
5:53 AM Tahta
12:30 PM Ayat
6h 37m 18 stops
  • Second Class AC 180 EGP
  • First Class AC 250 EGP
— —

Train 971 Stops

  1. 5:53 AM Tahta
  2. 6:09 AM Tima
  3. 6:20 AM Sidfa
  4. 6:31 AM Abo Tij
  5. 6:55 AM Asyut
  6. 7:25 AM Manfalut
  7. 7:55 AM Qusiyyah
  8. 8:11 AM Dayrout
  9. 8:23 AM Dayr Mawas
  10. 8:35 AM Mallawi
  11. 9:24 AM Minya
  12. 9:46 AM Samalut
  13. 10:00 AM Matay
  14. 10:10 AM Beni Mazar
  15. 10:25 AM Maghagha
  16. 10:41 AM Fashn
  17. 10:58 AM Biba
  18. 11:19 AM Beni Suef
  19. 12:03 PM Wasta
  20. 12:30 PM Ayat

Train 971 Photos

Train 971 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
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French train second class seats Egypt
AC French
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
8:19 AM Tahta
3:57 PM Ayat
7h 38m 24 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 833 Stops

  1. 8:19 AM Tahta
  2. 8:34 AM Tima
  3. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  4. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  5. 9:20 AM Asyut
  6. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  7. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  8. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  9. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  10. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  11. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  12. 11:17 AM Rawda
  13. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  14. 12:29 PM Minya
  15. 12:38 PM Damaris
  16. 12:55 PM Samalut
  17. 1:09 PM Matay
  18. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  19. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  20. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  21. 1:57 PM Fashn
  22. 2:14 PM Biba
  23. 2:36 PM Beni Suef
  24. 2:47 PM Nasser
  25. 3:08 PM Wasta
  26. 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
10:19 AM Tahta
5:42 PM Ayat
7h 23m 17 stops
  • Third Class AC 135 EGP
— —

Train 159 Stops

  1. 10:19 AM Tahta
  2. 10:34 AM Tima
  3. 10:43 AM Sidfa
  4. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  5. 11:20 AM Asyut
  6. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  7. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  9. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  10. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  11. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  12. 2:14 PM Minya
  13. 2:36 PM Samalut
  14. 3:09 PM Matay
  15. 3:39 PM Beni Mazar
  16. 3:55 PM Maghagha
  17. 4:38 PM Beni Suef
  18. 5:14 PM Wasta
  19. 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
12:36 PM Tahta
8:04 PM Ayat
7h 28m 25 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 80 EGP
— —

Train 975 Stops

  1. 12:36 PM Tahta
  2. 12:53 PM Tima
  3. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  4. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  5. 1:40 PM Asyut
  6. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  7. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  8. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  9. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  10. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  11. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  12. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  13. 4:01 PM Rawda
  14. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  15. 4:40 PM Minya
  16. 4:54 PM Damaris
  17. 5:12 PM Samalut
  18. 5:27 PM Matay
  19. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  20. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  21. 6:14 PM Fashn
  22. 6:32 PM Biba
  23. 6:52 PM Beni Suef
  24. 7:02 PM Nasser
  25. 7:21 PM Ashmant
  26. 7:36 PM Wasta
  27. 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
1:05 PM Tahta
9:01 PM Ayat
7h 56m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 135 EGP
— —

Train 81 Stops

  1. 1:05 PM Tahta
  2. 1:21 PM Tima
  3. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  4. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  5. 2:10 PM Asyut
  6. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  7. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  8. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  9. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  10. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  11. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  12. 4:50 PM Rawda
  13. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 5:20 PM Minya
  15. 5:56 PM Samalut
  16. 6:22 PM Matay
  17. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  19. 7:04 PM Fashn
  20. 7:20 PM Biba
  21. 7:38 PM Beni Suef
  22. 7:49 PM Nasser
  23. 8:10 PM Wasta
  24. 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 — Tahta to Ayat Trains

What are the Tahta to Ayat train schedules and prices?

There are 7 daily trains on the Tahta–Ayat route. First departure at 12:40 AM, last at 1:05 PM. Fares range from 80 EGP to 250 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC French.
  • Journey time: from 6h 37m (fastest) to 7h 56m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tahta to Ayat?

The fastest train is #971 (VIP) at 6h 37m, departing 5:53 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Tahta to Ayat train ticket?

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