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Cairo to Shawah trips schedule

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Cairo to Shawah Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 8 trains daily from Cairo to Shawah.
Departures from 5:00 AM to 8:40 PM. Journey time from 3h 8m.

  • Trains8 /day
  • First5:00 AM
  • Last8:40 PM
  • Duration3h 8m
  • Fastest339 Improved

Cairo to Shawah Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Shawah
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 377 Improved
5:00 AM Cairo
10:21 AM Shawah
5h 21m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 379 Improved
6:15 AM Cairo
11:06 AM Shawah
4h 51m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 381 Improved
8:30 AM Cairo
1:07 PM Shawah
4h 37m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 383 Improved
10:20 AM Cairo
3:02 PM Shawah
4h 42m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 385 Improved
12:35 PM Cairo
5:25 PM Shawah
4h 50m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 391 Improved
4:35 PM Cairo
9:24 PM Shawah
4h 49m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 393 Improved
5:40 PM Cairo
10:30 PM Shawah
4h 50m 40 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 339 Improved
8:40 PM Cairo
11:48 PM Shawah
3h 8m 14 stops
N/A
— Express — main towns
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Cairo to Shawah Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Shawah throughout the day?

Yes, there are 8 trains daily between Cairo and Shawah, spread across the day: 4 in the morning, 2 midday/afternoon, 2 in the evening. The first train departs at 5:00 AM and the last at 8:40 PM.

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

The fastest train is Improved #339, departing at 8:40 PM with a journey time of 3h 8m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#377) takes 5h 21m — a difference of 2h 13m, as it stops at 40 stations versus 14.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Shawah?

There is currently no direct AC train on this route — all 8 trips are Improved class. For comfort, pick the one with fewest stops: train #339 (3h 8m).

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

All 8 trains on this route (Improved) usually need no advance booking — same-day tickets are available at the Cairo station counter; arrive well before your departure (first train at 5:00 AM).

How many stops are there between Cairo and Shawah?

Stops range from 14 (train 339 — the fewest) to 40 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.