Alexandria to Samannoud Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Alexandria to Samannoud. The first leaves at 2:20 PM and the last at 9:20 PM; the fastest is train 518-519 at 2 hrs 33 min. Fares range from EGP 70. Trains leave from Alexandria Train Station; all stop at Mahalla Kubra before Samannoud Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 17 August 2026.

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First train 2:20 PMTrain 586-587Russian ACfrom Alexandria to Samannoud 2h 54m7 stops157 km

Alexandria to Samannoud train timetable

3 trains a day

Alexandria to Samannoud train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 586-587	Russian AC	2:20 PM	5:14 PM	2h 54m	7 stops	157 km	Third Class AC 70	Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 587
Train 568-569	Russian AC	6:10 PM	8:53 PM	2h 43m	7 stops	157 km	Third Class AC 70	Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta to Damietta as train 569
Train 518-519	Russian AC	9:20 PM	11:53 PM	2h 33m	5 stops	157 km	Third Class AC 70	Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 519

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Alexandria

Alexandria Train StationDeparture station Sidi Gaber stationabout 14 min after Alexandria

Getting off in Samannoud

Mahalla Kubra stationabout 10 min before Samannoud Samannoud Train StationArrival station

Related train trips

Alexandria → Cairo Alexandria → Tanta Alexandria → Banha Alexandria → Damanhour Alexandria → Mahalla Kubra Alexandria → Kafr Zayat Alexandria → Itay Barud Tanta → Samannoud Alexandria → Berket Saba Cairo → Samannoud

Alexandria to Samannoud train FAQ

How long is the train from Alexandria to Samannoud?

The fastest, train 518-519, takes 2 hrs 33 min; the slowest, train 586-587, takes 2 hrs 54 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 43 min or less, over 157 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Mahalla Kubra.

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

The first is train 586-587 at 2:20 PM and the last is train 518-519 at 9:20 PM: 1 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.

How much is the Alexandria to Samannoud train ticket?

EGP 70: Third Class AC 70.

Which station does the Alexandria to Samannoud train leave from?

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

How do I book a Alexandria to Samannoud 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.