Alexandria to Balyana Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Alexandria to Balyana. The first leaves at 5:45 AM and the last at 5:50 PM; the fastest is train 3008 at 10 hrs 58 min. Fares range from EGP 130 to EGP 490. 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 5:45 AMTrain 3008Russian ACfrom Alexandria to Balyana 10h 58m17 stops726 km

Alexandria to Balyana train timetable

3 trains a day

Alexandria to Balyana train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 3008	Russian AC	5:45 AM	4:43 PM	10h 58m	17 stops	726 km	Third Class AC 230	Express — main towns
Train 164	Russian	12:00 PM	11:58 PM	11h 58m	22 stops	726 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 88	Spanish AC	5:50 PM	5:18 AMnext day	11h 28m	18 stops	726 km	Second Class AC 350 First Class AC 490	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 → Cairo Alexandria → Tanta Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Asyut Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Alexandria → Itay Barud Alexandria → Beni Suef Alexandria → Berket Saba Cairo → Balyana

Alexandria to Balyana train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Balyana?

The fastest, train 3008, takes 10 hrs 58 min; the slowest, train 164, takes 11 hrs 58 min; half the trains arrive in 11 hrs 28 min or less, over 726 km; most trains stop at Damanhour, Giza and Tanta.

When are the first and last trains from Alexandria to Balyana?

The first is train 3008 at 5:45 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 Balyana train ticket?

EGP 130 to 490 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 130, Third Class AC 230, Second Class AC 350, First Class AC 490.

Which station does the Alexandria to Balyana train leave from?

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

How do I book a Alexandria to Balyana 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.