Train 996
Active · VIP · Cairo → Aswan
Train 996 Station Schedule
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Cairo | — | 10:00 PM | |
| Upper Egypt | 10:14 PM | 10:15 PM | |
| Giza | 10:29 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| Beni Suef | 11:47 PM | 11:48 PM | |
| Minya | 1:15 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| Asyut | 3:20 AM | 3:30 AM | |
| Sohag | 4:40 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| Nagaa Hammadi | 6:05 AM | 6:15 AM | |
| Qena | 6:55 AM | 7:15 AM | |
| Luxor | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | |
| Esna | 9:02 AM | 9:03 AM | |
| Edfu | 9:50 AM | 9:51 AM | |
| Kalabsha | 10:29 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| Kom Ombo | 10:50 AM | 10:51 AM | |
| Aswan | 11:30 AM | — |
Train 996 Photos & Services
Train 996 Services
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AC
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Buffet
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Reclining Seats
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Wide Seats
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Luggage
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Restroom
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No Smoking
FAQ — Train 996
Train 996 Overview
Train 996 is a VIP service operating on the Cairo — Aswan route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 15 stations departing at 10:00 PM and arriving at 11:30 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 30 minutes covering 879 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 996?
Train 996 VIP stops at 15 stations on the Cairo — Aswan route:
Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Beni Suef — Minya — Asyut — Sohag — Nagaa Hammadi — Qena — Luxor — Esna — Edfu — Kalabsha — Kom Ombo — Aswan
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 996?
Train 996 route starts from Cairo and ends at Aswan covering a total distance of 879 kilometers. It is a VIP train with a total journey time of 13 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the schedule of Train 996?
Train 996 departs from Cairo at 10:00 PM and arrives at Aswan at 11:30 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 30 minutes. Check the station schedule above for details.
What is the ticket price for Train 996?
Train 996 ticket prices from Cairo to Aswan range from 280 EGP to 430 EGP depending on the seat class:
- Second Class AC: 280 EGP
- First Class AC: 430 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 996?
You can book a ticket for Train 996 (VIP) 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.