Cairo to New Qanatir Train Times Today & Fares

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21 trains run daily from Cairo to New Qanatir. The first leaves at 4:10 AM and the last at 11:10 PM; the fastest is train 119 at 37 min. Fares range from EGP 12 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; all stop at Qalyoub before New Qanatir Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.

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First train 4:10 AMTrain 533Ordinaryfrom Cairo to New Qanatir 40m4 stops23 km

Cairo to New Qanatir train timetable

21 trains a day

Cairo to New Qanatir train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 533	Ordinary	4:10 AM	4:50 AM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 119	Russian	5:00 AM	5:37 AM	37m	3 stops	23 km	Third Class (Fan) 20	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 535	Ordinary	5:15 AM	6:01 AM	46m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 537	Ordinary	6:20 AM	7:00 AM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 539	Ordinary	7:20 AM	8:00 AM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station
Train 543	Ordinary	9:10 AM	9:54 AM	44m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 545	Ordinary	11:05 AM	11:50 AM	45m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 547	Ordinary	12:05 PM	12:48 PM	43m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 549	Ordinary	1:20 PM	2:02 PM	42m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 523	Ordinary	2:10 PM	2:50 PM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns
Train 121	Ordinary	2:30 PM	3:10 PM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 551	Ordinary	3:10 PM	3:50 PM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 1191	Russian AC	3:50 PM	4:29 PM	39m	2 stops	23 km	Third Class AC 40	Express — major stations only · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 553	Ordinary	4:10 PM	4:53 PM	43m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 555	Ordinary	5:05 PM	5:46 PM	41m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 563	Ordinary	5:30 PM	6:11 PM	41m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 525	Ordinary	6:05 PM	6:45 PM	40m	4 stops	—	Station counter	Express — main towns
Train 557	Ordinary	6:40 PM	7:27 PM	47m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 123	Ordinary	8:00 PM	8:43 PM	43m	3 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 561	Ordinary	9:25 PM	10:07 PM	42m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 529	Ordinary	11:10 PM	11:51 PM	41m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line

Cairo to Qalyoub trains47 trains a day from Qalyoub · 7.9 km from New Qanatir Station

Cairo to Derwah trains18 trains a day from Derwah · 5.9 km from New Qanatir Station

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Cairo

Ramses Railway StationDeparture station Shobra Khemah stationabout 15 min after Cairo

Getting off in New Qanatir

Qalyoub El Balad stationabout 10 min before New Qanatir Shalaqan stationabout 5 min before New Qanatir · some trains only New Qanatir Train StationArrival station

Related train trips

Cairo → Alexandria Cairo → Tanta Cairo → Asyut Cairo → Sohag Cairo → Minya Cairo → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)Cairo → Banha Cairo → Giza Cairo → Shobra Khemah Ashmun → New Qanatir

Cairo to New Qanatir train FAQ

How long is the train from Cairo to New Qanatir?

The fastest, train 119, takes 37 min; the slowest, train 557, takes 47 min; half the trains arrive in 41 min or less, over 23 km; most trains stop at Shobra Khemah, Qalyoub and Qalyoub El Balad.

When are the first and last trains from Cairo to New Qanatir?

The first is train 533 at 4:10 AM and the last is train 529 at 11:10 PM: 6 in the morning, 7 in the afternoon, 7 in the evening and 1 after midnight.

How much is the Cairo to New Qanatir train ticket?

EGP 12 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 12, Third Class (Fan) 20, Third Class AC 40.

Which station does the Cairo to New Qanatir train leave from?

All trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; some also stop at Shobra Khemah (21 of 21, 6 km). Direct trains to New Qanatir also run from Shobra Khemah (21). They arrive at New Qanatir Train Station; 20 stop first at Qalyoub El Balad.

How do I book a Cairo to New Qanatir train ticket?

Of the 21 trains on this route, the 2 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. The 19 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.