6 trains run daily from Alexandria to Qaha. The first leaves at 2:20 AM and the last at 8:20 PM; the fastest is train 28 at 3 hrs 17 min. Fares range from EGP 55. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Toukh before Qaha Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 16 August 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 2 | Russian | 3h 34m | 15 stops | 182 km |
| No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 8 | Russian | 3h 35m | 12 stops | 182 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 1212 | Russian | 3h 32m | 12 stops | 182 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 18 | Russian | 3h 33m | 12 stops | 182 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 24 | Russian | 3h 32m | 12 stops | 182 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 28 | Russian | 3h 17m | 12 stops | 182 km |
| Express — major stations only |
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The fastest, train 28, takes 3 hrs 17 min; the slowest, train 8, takes 3 hrs 35 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 33 min or less, over 182 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Banha.
The first is train 2 at 2:20 AM and the last is train 28 at 8:20 PM: 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 1 in the evening and 1 after midnight.
EGP 55: Third Class (Fan) 55.
All trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; some also stop at Sidi Gaber (6 of 6, 4 km). Direct trains to Qaha also run from Sidi Gaber (6). They arrive at Qaha Train Station; 6 stop first at Toukh.
Of the 6 trains on this route, the 6 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.
