Alexandria to Abo Swer Train Times Today & Fares

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2 trains run daily from Alexandria to Abo Swer. The first leaves at 4:30 AM and the last at 4:10 PM; the fastest is train 572-573 at 4 hrs 47 min. Fares range from EGP 75 to EGP 110. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Damanhour. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.

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First train 4:30 AMTrain 588-589Russianfrom Alexandria to Abo Swer 5h 2m16 stops240 km

Alexandria to Abo Swer train timetable

2 trains by departure time.

Alexandria to Abo Swer train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note	Stops list
Train 588-589	Russian	4:30 AM	9:32 AM	5h 2m	16 stops	240 km	Third Class (Fan) 75	Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589
Train 572-573	Russian AC	4:10 PM	8:57 PM	4h 47m	15 stops	240 km	Third Class AC 110	Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel

Boarding stations in Alexandria

Boarding in Alexandria

Alexandria Train StationDeparture station Sidi Gaber stationabout 13 min after Alexandria

Related train trips

Alexandria → Cairo Alexandria → Tanta Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Zagazig Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Alexandria → Itay Barud Alexandria → Berket Saba Alexandria → Kafr Dawar Alexandria → Abo Homos

Alexandria to Abo Swer train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Abo Swer?

The fastest, train 572-573, takes 4 hrs 47 min; the slowest, train 588-589, takes 5 hrs 2 min; half the trains arrive in 5 hrs 2 min or less, over 240 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Abo Hammad.

When are the first and last trains from Alexandria to Abo Swer?

The first is train 588-589 at 4:30 AM and the last is train 572-573 at 4:10 PM: 1 in the afternoon and 1 after midnight.

How much is the Alexandria to Abo Swer train ticket?

EGP 75 to 110 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 75, Third Class AC 110.

Which station does the Alexandria to Abo Swer train leave from?

All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (2 of 2, 4 km). Direct trains to Abo Swer also run from Sidi Gaber (2). They arrive at Abo Swer Train Station.

How do I book a Alexandria to Abo Swer train ticket?

Of the 2 trains on this route, the 2 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.