Cairo to Banha Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 47 trains daily from Cairo to Banha.
Departures from 4:00 AM to 11:10 PM. Journey time from 36m.

Trains47 /day
First4:00 AM
Last11:10 PM
Duration36m
Farefrom 17 EGP (cheapest) to 110 EGP (highest)
Fastest3015 AC Russian

Trains from Cairo to Banha
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 163 Russian	4:00 AM Cairo 4:49 AM Banha	49m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria

Train 3015 AC Russian	4:50 AM Cairo 5:26 AM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 593 Russian	5:00 AM Cairo 5:45 AM Banha	45m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 941 AC Russian + Russian	5:15 AM Cairo 6:09 AM Banha	54m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Zagazig / Hihya line
Train 903 AC Spanish	6:00 AM Cairo 6:39 AM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 945 Russian	6:10 AM Cairo 6:48 AM Banha	38m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 7 Russian	6:20 AM Cairo 7:18 AM Banha	58m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1205-1206 Russian	6:45 AM Cairo 7:29 AM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Marsa Matruh line · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1206
Train 1131 AC Russian	7:00 AM Cairo 7:36 AM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 965 AC Spanish + Improved	7:15 AM Cairo 7:54 AM Banha	39m	Direct	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Second Class AC 50 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 1113 AC Russian	7:25 AM Cairo 8:24 AM Banha	59m	4 stops	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Carries passengers between Banha and Zagazig
Train 901 VIP	8:10 AM Cairo 8:49 AM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian	8:25 AM Cairo 9:01 AM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 1109 AC Russian	8:35 AM Cairo 9:14 AM Banha	39m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 185 AC Russian	9:10 AM Cairo 9:48 AM Banha	38m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 967 Russian	9:30 AM Cairo 10:14 AM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 911 VIP	10:00 AM Cairo 10:39 AM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1211 Russian	10:10 AM Cairo 11:08 AM Banha	58m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 951 Russian	11:30 AM Cairo 12:29 PM Banha	59m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 15 Russian	12:15 PM Cairo 12:59 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 949 AC Russian	1:10 PM Cairo 1:54 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 3017 AC Russian	2:15 PM Cairo 2:51 PM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 919 AC Spanish	2:25 PM Cairo 3:04 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 955 AC Russian	2:40 PM Cairo 3:28 PM Banha	48m	2 stops	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 915 AC French	3:10 PM Cairo 3:49 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 21 Russian	3:25 PM Cairo 4:18 PM Banha	53m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 957 AC Russian + Improved	3:40 PM Cairo 4:30 PM Banha	50m	2 stops	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 923 AC Spanish	4:00 PM Cairo 4:39 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 807 Russian	4:20 PM Cairo 5:04 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 23 Russian	4:30 PM Cairo 5:23 PM Banha	53m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 835 Improved	4:45 PM Cairo 5:29 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Improved 17 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 3023 AC Russian	5:00 PM Cairo 5:36 PM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1915 AC Spanish + Improved	5:10 PM Cairo 5:49 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Third Class Tahia 17 EGP Second Class AC 70 EGP First Class AC 90 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 961 AC Russian	5:40 PM Cairo 6:24 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only · Starts from El-Sharq platform
Train 809 AC Russian + Russian	6:25 PM Cairo 7:09 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Tanta / Qleen / Kafr Sheikh line
Train 3009 AC Russian	7:10 PM Cairo 7:46 PM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 969 AC Russian	7:20 PM Cairo 8:04 PM Banha	44m	1 stop	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 157 Russian	7:40 PM Cairo 8:19 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 959 AC Russian	7:50 PM Cairo 8:44 PM Banha	54m	3 stops	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 931 VIP	8:15 PM Cairo 8:54 PM Banha	39m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 31 Russian	8:30 PM Cairo 9:12 PM Banha	42m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 339 Improved	8:40 PM Cairo 9:38 PM Banha	58m	4 stops	Improved 17 EGP	45 km	Express — main towns
Train 17 AC Russian	9:20 PM Cairo 9:56 PM Banha	36m	Direct	Third Class AC 40 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 29 Russian	9:30 PM Cairo 10:18 PM Banha	48m	2 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 963 Russian	9:45 PM Cairo 10:35 PM Banha	50m	2 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only · Starts from El-Sharq platform
Train 925 VIP	10:40 PM Cairo 11:16 PM Banha	36m	Direct	Second Class AC 90 EGP First Class AC 110 EGP	45 km	Express — major stations only
Train 35 Russian	11:10 PM Cairo 12:08 AM Banha	58m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 25 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: 3 October 2026

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FAQ — Cairo to Banha Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Banha throughout the day?

Yes, there are 47 trains daily between Cairo and Banha, spread across the day: 17 in the morning, 12 midday/afternoon, 14 in the evening, 4 at night. The first train departs at 4:00 AM and the last at 11:10 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #3015, departing at 4:50 AM with a journey time of 36m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#1113) takes 59m — a difference of 23m, as it stops at 4 stations versus 0.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Banha?

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

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Banha?

27 of 47 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3015, 941, 903, 1131, 965, 1113, 901, 1109, 185, 911, 949, 3017, 919, 955, 915, 957, 923, 3023, 1915, 961, 809, 3009, 969, 959, 931, 17, 925, while trains 163, 593, 945, 7, 1205-1206, 1015, 967, 1211, 951, 15, 21, 807, 23, 835, 157, 31, 339, 29, 963, 35 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Cairo — Banha 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 (20 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Banha?

Stops range from 0 (train 163 — the fewest) to 4 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Cairo to Banha Train Schedule & Prices

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