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Alexandria to Abo Tesht Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Alexandria to Abo Tesht. The first leaves at 7:25 AM and the last at 5:50 PM; the fastest is train 88 at 11 hrs 47 min. Fares range from EGP 130 to EGP 500. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Giza. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 21 September 2026.

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First train Train 158Russianfrom Alexandria to Abo Tesht 12h 28m28 stops743 km

Alexandria to Abo Tesht train timetable

3 trains a day
Alexandria to Abo Tesht train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 158Russian12h 28m28 stops743 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 130
Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 164Russiannext day12h 17m23 stops743 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 130
Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 88Spanish ACnext day11h 47m19 stops743 km
  • Second Class AC 350
  • First Class AC 500
Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan

Boarding stations in Alexandria

Boarding in Alexandria
Alexandria Train StationDeparture station Sidi Gaber stationabout 13 min after Alexandria

Related train trips

Alexandria → CairoAlexandria → TantaAlexandria → BanhaAlexandria → DamanhourAlexandria → AsyutAlexandria → Kafr ZayatAlexandria → Itay BarudAlexandria → Beni SuefAlexandria → Berket SabaAsyut → Abo Tesht

Alexandria to Abo Tesht train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Abo Tesht?

The fastest, train 88, takes 11 hrs 47 min; the slowest, train 158, takes 12 hrs 28 min; half the trains arrive in 12 hrs 17 min or less, over 743 km; most trains stop at Damanhour, Giza and Tanta.

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

The first is train 158 at 7:25 AM and the last is train 88 at 5:50 PM: 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Alexandria to Abo Tesht train ticket?

EGP 130 to 500 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 130, Second Class AC 350, First Class AC 500.

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

All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (3 of 3, 4 km). Direct trains to Abo Tesht also run from Sidi Gaber (3). They arrive at Abo Tesht Train Station.

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

Of the 3 trains on this route, the 3 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.