1 train run daily from Alexandria to Birqash. The first leaves at 3:10 PM and the last at 3:10 PM. Fares range from EGP 55. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Qata before Birqash Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 17 September 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 688 | Russian | 4h 20m | 29 stops | 179 km |
| Local — stops at every station |
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Train 688 takes 4 hrs 20 min, over 179 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Kafr Dawar and Abo Homos.
Only one train runs: train 688 at 3:10 PM.
EGP 55: Third Class (Fan) 55.
All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station. Direct trains to Birqash also run from Hadrah (1) and Sidi Gaber (1). They arrive at Birqash Train Station.
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.
