Train 979
Active · AC Russian · Asyut → Cairo
Train 979 Station Schedule
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asyut | — | 3:00 PM | |
| Manfalut | 3:29 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| Qusiyyah | 3:49 PM | 3:50 PM | |
| Dayrout | 4:05 PM | 4:06 PM | |
| Dayr Mawas | 4:16 PM | 4:17 PM | |
| Mallawi | 4:30 PM | 4:31 PM | |
| Minya | 5:10 PM | 5:20 PM | |
| Samalut | 5:42 PM | 5:43 PM | |
| Matay | 5:57 PM | 5:58 PM | |
| Beni Mazar | 6:09 PM | 6:10 PM | |
| Maghagha | 6:24 PM | 6:25 PM | |
| Fashn | 6:47 PM | 6:50 PM | |
| Biba | 7:06 PM | 7:09 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 7:25 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| Wasta | 7:55 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| Giza | 8:55 PM | 9:05 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 9:13 PM | 9:16 PM | |
| Cairo | 9:30 PM | — |
Train 979 Photos & Services
Train 979 Services
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AC
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Luggage
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Power Socket
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Restroom
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No Smoking
FAQ — Train 979
Train 979 Overview
Train 979 is a AC Russian service operating on the Asyut — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 18 stations departing at 3:00 PM and arriving at 9:30 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 30 minutes covering 375 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 979?
Train 979 AC Russian stops at 18 stations on the Asyut — Cairo route:
Asyut — Manfalut — Qusiyyah — Dayrout — Dayr Mawas — Mallawi — Minya — Samalut — Matay — Beni Mazar — Maghagha — Fashn — Biba — Beni Suef — Wasta — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 979?
Train 979 route starts from Asyut and ends at Cairo covering a total distance of 375 kilometers. It is a AC Russian train with a total journey time of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the schedule of Train 979?
Train 979 departs from Asyut at 3:00 PM and arrives at Cairo at 9:30 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 30 minutes. Check the station schedule above for details.
What is the ticket price for Train 979?
Train 979 ticket prices from Asyut to Cairo range from 140 EGP to 140 EGP depending on the seat class:
- Third Class AC: 140 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 979?
You can book a ticket for Train 979 (AC Russian) in four ways:
- Ticket counter at any station along the route
- Official website enr.gov.eg
- ENR mobile app
- Fawry payment outlets across Egypt
For inquiries, call the 24/7 hotline 1661.