Alamein to Cairo Train Times Today & Fares

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1 train run daily from Alamein to Cairo. The first leaves at 10:59 AM and the last at 10:59 AM. Fares range from EGP 85. Trains leave from Alamein Train Station; all stop at Shobra Khemah before Ramses Railway Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 October 2026.

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First train 10:59 AMTrain 1208-1209Russianfrom Alamein to Cairo 6h 21m15 stops319 km

Alamein to Cairo train timetable

Alamein to Cairo train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note	Stops list
Train 1208-1209	Russian	10:59 AM	5:20 PM	6h 21m	15 stops	319 km	Third Class (Fan) 85	Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208

Alamein to Shobra Khemah trains1 train a day from Shobra Khemah · 6.5 km from Ramses Station

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Alamein to Cairo train FAQ

How long is the train from Alamein to Cairo?

Train 1208-1209 takes 6 hrs 21 min, over 319 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Banha.

When are the first and last trains from Alamein to Cairo?

Only one train runs: train 1208-1209 at 10:59 AM.

How much is the Alamein to Cairo train ticket?

EGP 85: Third Class (Fan) 85.

Which station does the Alamein to Cairo train leave from?

All trains leave from Alamein Train Station. They arrive at Ramses Railway Station.

How do I book a Alamein to Cairo train ticket?

Of the 1 trains on this route, the 1 air-conditioned ones are booked online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, by phone on 1661 up to an hour before, or at the station until departure.