Banha to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 45 trains daily from Banha to Cairo.
Departures from 5:10 AM to 11:55 PM. Journey time from 35m.

Trains45 /day
First5:10 AM
Last11:55 PM
Duration35m
Farefrom 17 EGP (cheapest) to 110 EGP (highest)
Fastest1904 VIP

Trains from Banha to Cairo
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 818 Improved	5:10 AM Banha 5:55 AM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Improved 17 EGP	45 km	Local — stops at every station

Train 2 Russian	5:30 AM Banha 6:30 AM Cairo	1h	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 808 Russian	5:48 AM Banha 6:45 AM Cairo	57m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 1108 Russian	6:15 AM Banha 6:55 AM Cairo	40m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 936 VIP	6:25 AM Banha 7:05 AM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 944 AC Russian + Improved	6:46 AM Banha 7:30 AM Cairo	44m	1 stop	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 3018 AC Russian	6:59 AM Banha 7:35 AM Cairo	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 946 AC Russian	7:11 AM Banha 8:00 AM Cairo	49m	2 stops	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 810 AC Russian + Russian	7:16 AM Banha 8:10 AM Cairo	54m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Kafr Sheikh / Qleen / Tanta line
Train 1904 VIP	7:45 AM Banha 8:20 AM Cairo	35m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 948 AC Russian	8:00 AM Banha 8:45 AM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 1914 AC Spanish + Improved	8:15 AM Banha 8:55 AM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Second Class AC 70 EGP First Class AC 90 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 8 Russian	8:23 AM Banha 9:15 AM Cairo	52m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 902 AC Spanish	8:45 AM Banha 9:25 AM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 952 AC Russian	9:16 AM Banha 10:00 AM Cairo	44m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 964 AC Russian	9:30 AM Banha 10:15 AM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 158 Russian	9:45 AM Banha 10:25 AM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor
Train 14 AC Russian	10:25 AM Banha 11:00 AM Cairo	35m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 900 AC French	10:40 AM Banha 11:20 AM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3024 AC Russian	11:35 AM Banha 12:10 PM Cairo	35m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 186 AC Russian	12:10 PM Banha 12:50 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1212 Russian	12:36 PM Banha 1:35 PM Cairo	59m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 912 AC Spanish	1:15 PM Banha 1:55 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 132 Russian	1:29 PM Banha 2:20 PM Cairo	51m	2 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 164 Russian	2:35 PM Banha 3:15 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan
Train 954 AC Russian	3:00 PM Banha 3:50 PM Cairo	50m	2 stops	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 914 VIP	3:40 PM Banha 4:20 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 18 Russian	4:22 PM Banha 5:15 PM Cairo	53m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1208-1209 Russian	4:35 PM Banha 5:20 PM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208
Train 956 Russian	5:05 PM Banha 5:50 PM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 966 AC Russian + Russian	5:25 PM Banha 6:10 PM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 24 Russian	5:41 PM Banha 6:40 PM Cairo	59m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 922 VIP	6:10 PM Banha 6:50 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — provincial capitals
Train 196 AC Russian	6:20 PM Banha 7:00 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3016 AC Russian	6:45 PM Banha 7:20 PM Cairo	35m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 594 Russian	7:20 PM Banha 8:15 PM Cairo	55m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 994 AC Spanish + Improved	7:45 PM Banha 8:25 PM Cairo	40m	1 stop	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Second Class AC 70 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 1130 AC Russian	9:40 PM Banha 10:15 PM Cairo	35m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 32 Russian	9:45 PM Banha 10:25 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1008 Russian	10:20 PM Banha 10:55 PM Cairo	35m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 960 Russian	10:25 PM Banha 11:05 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1902 AC Spanish	10:55 PM Banha 11:35 PM Cairo	40m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 968 Russian	11:05 PM Banha 11:50 PM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 28 Russian	11:16 PM Banha 12:15 AM Cairo	59m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 962 AC Russian	11:55 PM Banha 12:40 AM Cairo	45m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 14 October 2026

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FAQ — Banha to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Banha to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 45 trains daily between Banha and Cairo, spread across the day: 20 in the morning, 9 midday/afternoon, 10 in the evening, 6 at night. The first train departs at 5:10 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.

What is the fastest train from Banha to Cairo and how long does it take?

The fastest train is VIP #1904, departing at 7:45 AM with a journey time of 35m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#2) takes 1h — a difference of 25m, as it stops at 5 stations versus 0.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Banha to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 17 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 17 EGP, Third Class Tahia: 17 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 25 EGP, Third Class AC: 40 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Banha to Cairo?

26 of 45 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 936, 944, 3018, 946, 810, 1904, 948, 1914, 902, 952, 964, 14, 900, 3024, 186, 912, 954, 914, 966, 922, 196, 3016, 994, 1130, 1902, 962, while trains 818, 2, 808, 1108, 8, 158, 1212, 132, 164, 18, 1208-1209, 956, 24, 594, 32, 1008, 960, 968, 28 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Banha — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (19 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Banha station counter.

How many stops are there between Banha and Cairo?

Stops range from 0 (train 936 — the fewest) to 5 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Banha to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

Banha to Cairo Train Schedule

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