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Upper Egypt to Minya Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 41 trains daily from Upper Egypt to Minya.
Departures from 12:19 AM to 11:44 PM. Journey time 2h 46m4h 41m.

  • Trains41 /day
  • First12:19 AM
  • Last11:44 PM
  • Duration2h 46m – 4h 41m
  • Fare260 – 260 EGP
  • Fastest2010 VIP
Trains from Upper Egypt to Minya
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1010 AC Russian
12:19 AM Upper Egypt
3:15 AM Minya
2h 56m 2 stops
N/A

Train 1010 Stops

  1. 12:19 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 12:29 AM Giza
  3. 1:46 AM Beni Suef
  4. 3:15 AM Minya

Train 1010 Photos

Train 1010 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 3006 AC Russian
1:04 AM Upper Egypt
4:05 AM Minya
3h 1m 3 stops
N/A

Train 3006 Stops

  1. 1:04 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 1:14 AM Giza
  3. 2:31 AM Beni Suef
  4. 3:15 AM Maghagha
  5. 4:05 AM Minya

Train 3006 Photos

Train 3006 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 934 AC Spanish
1:25 AM Upper Egypt
4:25 AM Minya
3h 2 stops
N/A

Train 934 Stops

  1. 1:25 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 1:39 AM Giza
  3. 2:58 AM Beni Suef
  4. 4:25 AM Minya

Train 934 Photos

Train 934 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 3502 AC Russian
1:44 AM Upper Egypt
5:14 AM Minya
3h 30m 10 stops
N/A

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
  11. 4:54 AM Samalut
  12. 5:14 AM Minya

Train 3502 Photos

Train 3502 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 974 Russian
5:34 AM Upper Egypt
10:05 AM Minya
4h 31m 18 stops
N/A

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
  18. 9:34 AM Samalut
  19. 9:52 AM Damaris
  20. 10:05 AM Minya

Train 974 Photos

Train 974 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1006 Russian
6:14 AM Upper Egypt
9:20 AM Minya
3h 6m 4 stops
N/A

Train 1006 Stops

  1. 6:14 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 6:24 AM Giza
  3. 7:21 AM Wasta
  4. 7:47 AM Beni Suef
  5. 8:39 AM Beni Mazar
  6. 9:20 AM Minya

Train 1006 Photos

Train 1006 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 930 Abu Al-Hol
6:46 AM Upper Egypt
9:45 AM Minya
2h 59m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 260 EGP

Train 930 Stops

  1. 6:46 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 6:55 AM Giza
  3. 8:13 AM Beni Suef
  4. 9:45 AM Minya

Train 930 Photos

Train 930 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 978 AC Russian
7:01 AM Upper Egypt
10:45 AM Minya
3h 44m 9 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
  10. 10:18 AM Samalut
  11. 10:45 AM Minya

Train 978 Photos

Train 978 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 926 Abu Al-Hol
7:41 AM Upper Egypt
10:30 AM Minya
2h 49m 1 stop
N/A

Train 926 Stops

  1. 7:41 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:50 AM Giza
  3. 10:30 AM Minya

Train 926 Photos

Train 926 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 936 VIP
7:49 AM Upper Egypt
11:05 AM Minya
3h 16m 4 stops
N/A

Train 936 Stops

  1. 7:49 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:59 AM Giza
  3. 9:00 AM Wasta
  4. 9:28 AM Beni Suef
  5. 10:13 AM Maghagha
  6. 11:05 AM Minya

Train 936 Photos

Train 936 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 980 VIP
8:11 AM Upper Egypt
11:15 AM Minya
3h 4m 2 stops
N/A

Train 980 Stops

  1. 8:11 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 8:19 AM Giza
  3. 9:48 AM Beni Suef
  4. 11:15 AM Minya

Train 980 Photos

Train 980 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 3008 AC Russian
8:54 AM Upper Egypt
12:05 PM Minya
3h 11m 4 stops
N/A

Train 3008 Stops

  1. 8:54 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 9:04 AM Giza
  3. 10:01 AM Wasta
  4. 10:27 AM Beni Suef
  5. 11:10 AM Maghagha
  6. 12:05 PM Minya

Train 3008 Photos

Train 3008 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 80 Russian
9:14 AM Upper Egypt
1:55 PM Minya
4h 41m 15 stops
N/A

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
  15. 12:49 PM Samalut
  16. 1:07 PM Damaris
  17. 1:55 PM Minya

Train 80 Photos

Train 80 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1004 AC Russian
9:46 AM Upper Egypt
12:50 PM Minya
3h 4m 3 stops
N/A

Train 1004 Stops

  1. 9:46 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 9:59 AM Giza
  3. 11:16 AM Beni Suef
  4. 12:00 PM Maghagha
  5. 12:50 PM Minya

Train 1004 Photos

Train 1004 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 2010 VIP
10:14 AM Upper Egypt
1:00 PM Minya
2h 46m 1 stop
N/A

Train 2010 Stops

  1. 10:14 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 10:24 AM Giza
  3. 1:00 PM Minya

Train 2010 Photos

Train 2010 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 158 Russian
10:49 AM Upper Egypt
2:25 PM Minya
3h 36m 7 stops
N/A

Train 158 Stops

  1. 10:49 AM Upper Egypt
  2. 10:59 AM Giza
  3. 12:02 PM Wasta
  4. 12:31 PM Beni Suef
  5. 12:54 PM Biba
  6. 1:09 PM Fashn
  7. 1:26 PM Maghagha
  8. 1:42 PM Beni Mazar
  9. 2:25 PM Minya

Train 158 Photos

Train 158 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 982 VIP
12:11 PM Upper Egypt
3:20 PM Minya
3h 9m 3 stops
N/A

Train 982 Stops

  1. 12:11 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 12:29 PM Giza
  3. 1:27 PM Wasta
  4. 1:53 PM Beni Suef
  5. 3:20 PM Minya

Train 982 Photos

Train 982 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 160 AC Russian
12:32 PM Upper Egypt
4:15 PM Minya
3h 43m 9 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
  10. 3:47 PM Samalut
  11. 4:15 PM Minya

Train 160 Photos

Train 160 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 998 AC French
1:17 PM Upper Egypt
4:35 PM Minya
3h 18m 3 stops
N/A

Train 998 Stops

  1. 1:17 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 1:29 PM Giza
  3. 2:54 PM Beni Suef
  4. 3:41 PM Maghagha
  5. 4:35 PM Minya

Train 998 Photos

Train 998 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 186 AC Russian
1:46 PM Upper Egypt
5:45 PM Minya
3h 59m 8 stops
N/A

Train 186 Stops

  1. 1:46 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 1:59 PM Giza
  3. 2:39 PM Ayat
  4. 3:09 PM Wasta
  5. 3:28 PM Nasser
  6. 3:42 PM Beni Suef
  7. 4:03 PM Biba
  8. 4:18 PM Fashn
  9. 4:36 PM Maghagha
  10. 5:45 PM Minya

Train 186 Photos

Train 186 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 986 AC Spanish
2:16 PM Upper Egypt
5:20 PM Minya
3h 4m 3 stops
N/A

Train 986 Stops

  1. 2:16 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 2:29 PM Giza
  3. 3:46 PM Beni Suef
  4. 4:30 PM Maghagha
  5. 5:20 PM Minya

Train 986 Photos

Train 986 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 162 Russian
2:32 PM Upper Egypt
6:50 PM Minya
4h 18m 17 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
  18. 6:23 PM Samalut
  19. 6:50 PM Minya

Train 162 Photos

Train 162 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 992 AC French
3:18 PM Upper Egypt
6:30 PM Minya
3h 12m 1 stop
N/A

Train 992 Stops

  1. 3:18 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 3:34 PM Giza
  3. 6:30 PM Minya

Train 992 Photos

Train 992 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 164 Russian
3:46 PM Upper Egypt
7:05 PM Minya
3h 19m 3 stops
N/A

Train 164 Stops

  1. 3:46 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 3:50 PM Giza
  3. 5:02 PM Wasta
  4. 5:31 PM Beni Suef
  5. 7:05 PM Minya

Train 164 Photos

Train 164 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 990 AC French
4:16 PM Upper Egypt
8:00 PM Minya
3h 44m 10 stops
N/A

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
  11. 7:32 PM Samalut
  12. 8:00 PM Minya

Train 990 Photos

Train 990 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 972 Russian
4:34 PM Upper Egypt
9:00 PM Minya
4h 26m 13 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
  14. 8:33 PM Samalut
  15. 9:00 PM Minya

Train 972 Photos

Train 972 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2006 Abu Al-Hol
5:20 PM Upper Egypt
8:20 PM Minya
3h 1 stop
N/A

Train 2006 Stops

  1. 5:20 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 5:44 PM Giza
  3. 8:20 PM Minya

Train 2006 Photos

Train 2006 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 2012 AC Russian
5:44 PM Upper Egypt
8:40 PM Minya
2h 56m 2 stops
N/A

Train 2012 Stops

  1. 5:44 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 5:54 PM Giza
  3. 7:13 PM Beni Suef
  4. 8:40 PM Minya

Train 2012 Photos

Train 2012 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 872 AC Russian
6:01 PM Upper Egypt
9:25 PM Minya
3h 24m 7 stops
N/A

Train 872 Stops

  1. 6:01 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 6:14 PM Giza
  3. 7:11 PM Wasta
  4. 7:36 PM Beni Suef
  5. 7:57 PM Biba
  6. 8:12 PM Fashn
  7. 8:29 PM Maghagha
  8. 8:44 PM Beni Mazar
  9. 9:25 PM Minya

Train 872 Photos

Train 872 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 188 Russian
6:14 PM Upper Egypt
9:50 PM Minya
3h 36m 8 stops
N/A

Train 188 Stops

  1. 6:14 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 6:24 PM Giza
  3. 7:02 PM Ayat
  4. 7:30 PM Wasta
  5. 7:49 PM Nasser
  6. 8:02 PM Beni Suef
  7. 8:34 PM Fashn
  8. 8:51 PM Maghagha
  9. 9:23 PM Samalut
  10. 9:50 PM Minya

Train 188 Photos

Train 188 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1014 Russian
7:04 PM Upper Egypt
10:28 PM Minya
3h 24m 4 stops
N/A

Train 1014 Stops

  1. 7:04 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:14 PM Giza
  3. 8:28 PM Beni Suef
  4. 9:09 PM Maghagha
  5. 9:37 PM Beni Mazar
  6. 10:28 PM Minya

Train 1014 Photos

Train 1014 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 2030 Talgo
7:14 PM Upper Egypt
10:00 PM Minya
2h 46m 1 stop
N/A

Train 2030 Stops

  1. 7:14 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:24 PM Giza
  3. 10:00 PM Minya

Train 2030 Photos

Train 2030 Services

  • WiFi

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Personal Screen

  • English Staff

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 988 AC Russian
7:24 PM Upper Egypt
10:20 PM Minya
2h 56m 2 stops
N/A

Train 988 Stops

  1. 7:24 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 7:34 PM Giza
  3. 8:53 PM Beni Suef
  4. 10:20 PM Minya

Train 988 Photos

Train 988 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 976 VIP
8:15 PM Upper Egypt
11:15 PM Minya
3h 2 stops
N/A

Train 976 Stops

  1. 8:15 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 8:29 PM Giza
  3. 9:47 PM Beni Suef
  4. 11:15 PM Minya

Train 976 Photos

Train 976 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 1012 AC Russian
8:34 PM Upper Egypt
11:50 PM Minya
3h 16m 5 stops
N/A

Train 1012 Stops

  1. 8:34 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 8:44 PM Giza
  3. 9:43 PM Wasta
  4. 10:09 PM Beni Suef
  5. 10:53 PM Maghagha
  6. 11:09 PM Beni Mazar
  7. 11:50 PM Minya

Train 1012 Photos

Train 1012 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 2014 Abu Al-Hol
9:14 PM Upper Egypt
12:00 AM Minya
2h 46m 1 stop
N/A

Train 2014 Stops

  1. 9:14 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 9:24 PM Giza
  3. 12:00 AM Minya

Train 2014 Photos

Train 2014 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 88 AC Spanish
9:41 PM Upper Egypt
12:55 AM Minya
3h 14m 5 stops
N/A

Train 88 Stops

  1. 9:41 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 9:54 PM Giza
  3. 10:51 PM Wasta
  4. 11:15 PM Beni Suef
  5. 11:58 PM Maghagha
  6. 12:14 AM Beni Mazar
  7. 12:55 AM Minya

Train 88 Photos

Train 88 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 996 VIP
10:15 PM Upper Egypt
1:15 AM Minya
3h 2 stops
N/A

Train 996 Stops

  1. 10:15 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 10:29 PM Giza
  3. 11:47 PM Beni Suef
  4. 1:15 AM Minya

Train 996 Photos

Train 996 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 90 Russian
10:24 PM Upper Egypt
1:45 AM Minya
3h 21m 5 stops
N/A

Train 90 Stops

  1. 10:24 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 10:34 PM Giza
  3. 11:35 PM Wasta
  4. 12:01 AM Beni Suef
  5. 12:34 AM Fashn
  6. 12:51 AM Maghagha
  7. 1:45 AM Minya

Train 90 Photos

Train 90 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1008 Russian
11:29 PM Upper Egypt
2:25 AM Minya
2h 56m 2 stops
N/A

Train 1008 Stops

  1. 11:29 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 11:39 PM Giza
  3. 12:58 AM Beni Suef
  4. 2:25 AM Minya

Train 1008 Photos

Train 1008 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 890 AC Russian
11:44 PM Upper Egypt
2:40 AM Minya
2h 56m 2 stops
N/A

Train 890 Stops

  1. 11:44 PM Upper Egypt
  2. 11:54 PM Giza
  3. 1:11 AM Beni Suef
  4. 2:40 AM Minya

Train 890 Photos

Train 890 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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 Minya Trains

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

There are 41 daily trains on the Upper Egypt–Minya route. First departure at 12:19 AM, last at 11:44 PM. Fares range from 260 EGP to 260 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, AC Spanish, Russian, Abu Al-Hol, VIP, AC French, Talgo.
  • Journey time: from 2h 46m (fastest) to 4h 41m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Upper Egypt to Minya?

The fastest train is #2010 at 2h 46m, departing 10:14 AM.

Most comfortable: Talgo, VIP (Special), Premium and Abu Al-Hol trains offer wider seats, stronger AC and charging ports.

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

You can book an Upper Egypt–Minya 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–Minya 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.