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Upper Egypt to Matay Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 8 trains daily from Upper Egypt to Matay.
Departures from 1:44 AM to 4:34 PM. Journey time 2h 53m – 3h 47m.

  • Trains8 /day
  • First1:44 AM
  • Last4:34 PM
  • Duration2h 53m – 3h 47m
  • Fastest978 AC Russian
Trains from Upper Egypt to Matay
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3502 AC Russian
1:44 AM Upper Egypt
4:38 AM Matay
2h 54m 8 stops
N/A
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Train 3502 Stops

  1. 1:44 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 1:54 AM Giza
  3. 2:30 AM Ayat
  4. 2:59 AM Wasta
  5. 3:22 AM Beni Suef
  6. 3:42 AM Biba
  7. 3:57 AM Fashn
  8. 4:13 AM Maghagha
  9. 4:27 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 4:38 AM Matay

Train 3502 Photos

Train 3502 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 3502 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3502 live
Train 974 Russian
5:34 AM Upper Egypt
9:21 AM Matay
3h 47m 15 stops
N/A
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Train 974 Stops

  1. 5:34 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 5:40 AM Giza
  3. 6:01 AM Hawamdeyya
  4. 6:08 AM Badrshein
  5. 6:20 AM Mazghounah
  6. 6:34 AM Ayat
  7. 6:47 AM Kafr Ammar
  8. 7:05 AM Wasta
  9. 7:16 AM Maymun
  10. 7:23 AM Ashmant
  11. 7:32 AM Nasser
  12. 7:54 AM Beni Suef
  13. 8:15 AM Biba
  14. 8:30 AM Fashn
  15. 8:46 AM Maghagha
  16. 9:01 AM Beni Mazar
  17. 9:21 AM Matay

Train 974 Photos

Train 974 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 974 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 974 live
Train 978 AC Russian
7:01 AM Upper Egypt
9:54 AM Matay
2h 53m 7 stops
N/A
— —

Train 978 Stops

  1. 7:01 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:10 AM Giza
  3. 8:10 AM Wasta
  4. 8:34 AM Beni Suef
  5. 8:57 AM Biba
  6. 9:12 AM Fashn
  7. 9:28 AM Maghagha
  8. 9:43 AM Beni Mazar
  9. 9:54 AM Matay

Train 978 Photos

Train 978 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 978 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 978 live
Train 80 Russian
9:14 AM Upper Egypt
12:35 PM Matay
3h 21m 12 stops
N/A
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Train 80 Stops

  1. 9:14 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 9:24 AM Giza
  3. 9:41 AM Hawamdeyya
  4. 9:48 AM Badrshein
  5. 10:10 AM Ayat
  6. 10:37 AM Wasta
  7. 10:56 AM Nasser
  8. 11:09 AM Beni Suef
  9. 11:31 AM Biba
  10. 11:46 AM Fashn
  11. 12:04 PM Maghagha
  12. 12:13 PM Aba Wakf
  13. 12:23 PM Beni Mazar
  14. 12:35 PM Matay

Train 80 Photos

Train 80 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 80 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 80 live
Train 160 AC Russian
12:32 PM Upper Egypt
3:33 PM Matay
3h 1m 7 stops
N/A
— —

Train 160 Stops

  1. 12:32 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 12:44 PM Giza
  3. 1:45 PM Wasta
  4. 2:11 PM Beni Suef
  5. 2:32 PM Biba
  6. 2:48 PM Fashn
  7. 3:06 PM Maghagha
  8. 3:21 PM Beni Mazar
  9. 3:33 PM Matay

Train 160 Photos

Train 160 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 160 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 160 live
Train 162 Russian
2:32 PM Upper Egypt
6:10 PM Matay
3h 38m 15 stops
N/A
— —

Train 162 Stops

  1. 2:32 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 2:44 PM Giza
  3. 3:00 PM Hawamdeyya
  4. 3:07 PM Badrshein
  5. 3:19 PM Mazghounah
  6. 3:33 PM Ayat
  7. 3:40 PM Matanyah
  8. 3:50 PM Kafr Ammar
  9. 4:01 PM Raqqah
  10. 4:12 PM Wasta
  11. 4:31 PM Nasser
  12. 4:41 PM Beni Suef
  13. 5:02 PM Biba
  14. 5:17 PM Fashn
  15. 5:44 PM Maghagha
  16. 5:59 PM Beni Mazar
  17. 6:10 PM Matay

Train 162 Photos

Train 162 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 162 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 162 live
Train 990 AC French
4:16 PM Upper Egypt
7:18 PM Matay
3h 2m 8 stops
N/A
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Train 990 Stops

  1. 4:16 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 4:29 PM Giza
  3. 5:06 PM Ayat
  4. 5:34 PM Wasta
  5. 5:59 PM Beni Suef
  6. 6:20 PM Biba
  7. 6:36 PM Fashn
  8. 6:53 PM Maghagha
  9. 7:07 PM Beni Mazar
  10. 7:18 PM Matay

Train 990 Photos

Train 990 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC French
French train second class seats Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
AC French

Train 990 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 990 live
Train 972 Russian
4:34 PM Upper Egypt
8:20 PM Matay
3h 46m 11 stops
N/A
— —

Train 972 Stops

  1. 4:34 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 4:44 PM Giza
  3. 5:23 PM Ayat
  4. 5:40 PM Qotouri
  5. 5:56 PM Wasta
  6. 6:10 PM Ashmant
  7. 6:19 PM Nasser
  8. 6:32 PM Beni Suef
  9. 6:53 PM Biba
  10. 7:08 PM Fashn
  11. 7:41 PM Maghagha
  12. 7:57 PM Beni Mazar
  13. 8:20 PM Matay

Train 972 Photos

Train 972 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 972 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 972 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 25 April 2026

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FAQ — Upper Egypt to Matay Trains

What are the Upper Egypt to Matay train schedules and prices?

There are 8 daily trains on the Upper Egypt–Matay route. First departure at 1:44 AM, last at 4:34 PM. Fares range from 0 EGP to 0 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC French.
  • Journey time: from 2h 53m (fastest) to 3h 47m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Upper Egypt to Matay?

The fastest train is #978 at 2h 53m, departing 7:01 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Upper Egypt to Matay train ticket?

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