Assiut to Giza by train
Giza lies 315 km (195 mi) north of Assiut, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 384 km (238 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Assiut | Giza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 528,669 | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Bashtil - Upper Egypt train station |
Where to book trains from Assiut to Giza
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Staying in Giza
Our booking partner lists 515 places to stay in Giza. Of the 440 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (252), and 20 are five-star. Across 30 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 7,855 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Giza from Assiut?
315 km (195 mi) in a straight line, north of Assiut; by road roughly 384 km (238 mi).
How long does it take to get from Assiut to Giza by train?
About 4 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Assiut and Giza?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Giza?
Our booking partner lists 515 places to stay in Giza, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.