Port Said to Assiut by train
Assiut lies 467 km (290 mi) south of Port Said, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 570 km (354 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Port Said | Assiut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 780,515 | 528,669 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | Port Said railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Port Said to Assiut
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Staying in Assiut
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Common questions
How far is Assiut from Port Said?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, south of Port Said; by road roughly 570 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Port Said to Assiut by train?
About 6 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port Said and Assiut?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Assiut?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Assiut, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.