Train 997
Active · VIP · Aswan → Cairo
Train 997 Station Schedule
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
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| Aswan | — | 8:45 PM | |
| Kom Ombo | 9:27 PM | 9:28 PM | |
| Kalabsha | 9:45 PM | 9:46 PM | |
| Edfu | 10:24 PM | 10:25 PM | |
| Esna | 11:08 PM | 11:09 PM | |
| Luxor | 11:55 PM | 12:05 AM | |
| Qena | 12:59 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| Nagaa Hammadi | 1:54 AM | 1:55 AM | |
| Sohag | 3:00 AM | 3:10 AM | |
| Asyut | 4:20 AM | 4:40 AM | |
| Minya | 6:29 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| Beni Suef | 7:59 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| Giza | 9:20 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| Upper Egypt | 9:41 AM | 9:42 AM | |
| Cairo | 9:55 AM | — |
Train 997 Photos & Services
Train 997 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 997
Train 997 Overview
Train 997 is a VIP service operating on the Aswan — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 15 stations departing at 8:45 PM and arriving at 9:55 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 10 minutes covering 879 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 997?
Train 997 VIP stops at 15 stations on the Aswan — Cairo route:
Aswan — Kom Ombo — Kalabsha — Edfu — Esna — Luxor — Qena — Nagaa Hammadi — Sohag — Asyut — Minya — Beni Suef — Giza — Upper Egypt — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 997?
Train 997 route starts from Aswan and ends at Cairo covering a total distance of 879 kilometers. It is a VIP train with a total journey time of 13 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the schedule of Train 997?
Train 997 departs from Aswan at 8:45 PM and arrives at Cairo at 9:55 AM. Total journey time is 13 hours and 10 minutes. Check the station schedule above for details.
What is the ticket price for Train 997?
Train 997 ticket prices from Aswan to Cairo 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 997?
You can book a ticket for Train 997 (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.