Cairo to Shanawan Train Times Today & Fares

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13 trains run daily from Cairo to Shanawan. The first leaves at 5:00 AM and the last at 8:00 PM; the fastest is train 119 at 1 hr 58 min. Fares range from EGP 22 to EGP 30. Trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; all stop at Minuf before Shanawan Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 23 August 2026.

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First train 5:00 AMTrain 119Russianfrom Cairo to Shanawan 1h 58m13 stops73 km

Cairo to Shanawan train timetable

13 trains a day

Cairo to Shanawan train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 119	Russian	5:00 AM	6:58 AM	1h 58m	13 stops	73 km	Third Class (Fan) 30	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 535	Ordinary	5:15 AM	7:45 AM	2h 30m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 537	Ordinary	6:20 AM	8:38 AM	2h 18m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 543	Ordinary	9:10 AM	11:36 AM	2h 26m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 545	Ordinary	11:05 AM	1:16 PM	2h 11m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 547	Ordinary	12:05 PM	2:16 PM	2h 11m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 549	Ordinary	1:20 PM	3:33 PM	2h 13m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 121	Ordinary	2:30 PM	4:42 PM	2h 12m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 551	Ordinary	3:10 PM	5:16 PM	2h 6m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 553	Ordinary	4:10 PM	6:27 PM	2h 17m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 555	Ordinary	5:05 PM	7:26 PM	2h 21m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 563	Ordinary	5:30 PM	7:52 PM	2h 22m	20 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 123	Ordinary	8:00 PM	10:10 PM	2h 10m	11 stops	73 km	Improved 22	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line

Cairo to Shebeen Kom O trains14 trains a day from Shebeen Kom O · 6 km from Shanawan Station

Cairo to Shebeen Kom N trains13 trains a day from Shebeen Kom N · 7.7 km from Shanawan Station

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Cairo

Ramses Railway StationDeparture station Shobra Khemah stationabout 16 min after Cairo

Getting off in Shanawan

Minuf stationabout 11 min before Shanawan Hamoul stationabout 5 min before Shanawan Shanawan Train StationArrival station

Related train trips

Cairo → Alexandria Cairo → Tanta Cairo → Asyut Cairo → Sohag Cairo → Minya Cairo → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)Cairo → Banha Cairo → Minuf Cairo → Ashmun Cairo → Samadun

Cairo to Shanawan train FAQ

How long is the train from Cairo to Shanawan?

The fastest, train 119, takes 1 hr 58 min; the slowest, train 535, takes 2 hrs 30 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 13 min or less, over 73 km; all trains stop at Ashmun, Minuf and Shobra Khemah.

When are the first and last trains from Cairo to Shanawan?

The first is train 119 at 5:00 AM and the last is train 123 at 8:00 PM: 5 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.

How much is the Cairo to Shanawan train ticket?

EGP 22 to 30 depending on the train and class: Improved 22, Third Class (Fan) 30.

Which station does the Cairo to Shanawan train leave from?

All trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; some also stop at Shobra Khemah (13 of 13, 6 km). Direct trains to Shanawan also run from Shobra Khemah (13). They arrive at Shanawan Train Station; 13 stop first at Minuf.

How do I book a Cairo to Shanawan train ticket?

Of the 13 trains on this route, the 1 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 12 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.