Cairo to Talkha Train Times Today & Fares

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7 trains run daily from Cairo to Talkha. The first leaves at 7:15 AM and the last at 7:20 PM; the fastest is train 3017 at 2 hrs 2 min. Fares range from EGP 45 to EGP 140. Trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; all stop at Mahalla Kubra. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 15 October 2026.

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First train 7:15 AMTrain 965Spanish AC + Ordinaryfrom Cairo to Talkha 2h 33m5 stops139 km

Cairo to Talkha train timetable

7 trains a day

Cairo to Talkha train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 965	Spanish AC + Ordinary	7:15 AM	9:48 AM	2h 33m	5 stops	139 km	Third Class Tahia 45 Second Class AC 120	Express — main towns
Train 967	Russian	9:30 AM	12:10 PM	2h 40m	8 stops	139 km	Third Class (Fan) 50	Express — main towns
Train 949	Russian AC	1:10 PM	4:02 PM	2h 52m	8 stops	139 km	Third Class AC 60	Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 3017	Russian AC	2:15 PM	4:17 PM	2h 2m	3 stops	139 km	Third Class AC 60	Express — main towns
Train 807	Russian	4:20 PM	7:04 PM	2h 44m	9 stops	139 km	Third Class (Fan) 50	Express — main towns
Train 1915	Spanish AC + Ordinary	5:10 PM	7:24 PM	2h 14m	3 stops	139 km	Third Class Tahia 45 Second Class AC 120 First Class AC 140	Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 969	Russian AC	7:20 PM	10:14 PM	2h 54m	8 stops	139 km	Third Class AC 60	Express — main towns

Cairo to Mansoura trains18 trains a day from Mansoura · 1.4 km from Talkha Station

Cairo to Sandub trains11 trains a day from Sandub · 4.1 km from Talkha Station

Boarding stations in Cairo

Boarding in Cairo

Ramses Railway StationDeparture station Shobra Khemah stationabout 15 min after Cairo · some trains only

Related train trips

Cairo → Alexandria Cairo → Tanta Cairo → Asyut Cairo → Sohag Cairo → Bashtil (Upper Egypt)Cairo → Minya Cairo → Mahalla Kubra Cairo → Banha Cairo → Berket Saba Cairo → Quesna

Cairo to Talkha train FAQ

How long is the train from Cairo to Talkha?

The fastest, train 3017, takes 2 hrs 2 min; the slowest, train 969, takes 2 hrs 54 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 40 min or less, over 139 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Mahalla Kubra and Samannoud.

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

The first is train 965 at 7:15 AM and the last is train 969 at 7:20 PM: 2 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.

How much is the Cairo to Talkha train ticket?

EGP 45 to 140 depending on the train and class: Third Class Tahia 45, Third Class (Fan) 50, Third Class AC 60, First Class AC 140.

Which station does the Cairo to Talkha train leave from?

All trains leave from Ramses Railway Station; some also stop at Shobra Khemah (4 of 7, 6 km). Direct trains to Talkha also run from Shobra Khemah (4). They arrive at Talkha Train Station.

How do I book a Cairo to Talkha train ticket?

Of the 7 trains on this route, the 7 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.