Cairo to Tanta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 52 trains daily from Cairo to Tanta.
Departures from 4:00 AM to 11:10 PM. Journey time from 1h 2m.

Trains52 /day
First4:00 AM
Last11:10 PM
Duration1h 2m
Farefrom 28 EGP (cheapest) to 130 EGP (highest)
Fastest2007 Abu Al-Hol

Trains from Cairo to Tanta
Train	Schedule	Duration	Stops	Prices	Distance	Note
Train 163 Russian	4:00 AM Cairo 5:52 AM Tanta	1h 52m	3 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria

Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol	4:35 AM Cairo 5:37 AM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 125 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 119 Russian	5:00 AM Cairo 7:45 AM Tanta	2h 45m	18 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	107 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 535 Improved	5:15 AM Cairo 8:45 AM Tanta	3h 30m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 903 AC Spanish	6:00 AM Cairo 7:30 AM Tanta	1h 30m	3 stops	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 537 Improved	6:20 AM Cairo 9:35 AM Tanta	3h 15m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 7 Russian	6:20 AM Cairo 8:03 AM Tanta	1h 43m	7 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1205-1206 Russian	6:45 AM Cairo 8:26 AM Tanta	1h 41m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 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 8:08 AM Tanta	1h 8m	1 stop	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 965 AC Spanish + Improved	7:15 AM Cairo 8:35 AM Tanta	1h 20m	2 stops	Third Class Tahia 28 EGP Second Class AC 70 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns
Train 901 VIP	8:10 AM Cairo 9:27 AM Tanta	1h 17m	1 stop	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian	8:25 AM Cairo 9:40 AM Tanta	1h 15m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns
Train 1109 AC Russian	8:35 AM Cairo 10:13 AM Tanta	1h 38m	3 stops	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 543 Improved	9:10 AM Cairo 12:35 PM Tanta	3h 25m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 967 Russian	9:30 AM Cairo 11:00 AM Tanta	1h 30m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns
Train 911 VIP	10:00 AM Cairo 11:16 AM Tanta	1h 16m	1 stop	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1211 Russian	10:10 AM Cairo 11:55 AM Tanta	1h 45m	7 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 545 Improved	11:05 AM Cairo 2:15 PM Tanta	3h 10m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 89 AC Spanish	11:15 AM Cairo 12:17 PM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 913 AC Spanish	12:00 PM Cairo 1:02 PM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 547 Improved	12:05 PM Cairo 3:10 PM Tanta	3h 5m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 15 Russian	12:15 PM Cairo 1:46 PM Tanta	1h 31m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 949 AC Russian	1:10 PM Cairo 2:40 PM Tanta	1h 30m	4 stops	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 549 Improved	1:20 PM Cairo 4:40 PM Tanta	3h 20m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 919 AC Spanish	2:25 PM Cairo 3:51 PM Tanta	1h 26m	3 stops	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 121 Improved	2:30 PM Cairo 5:45 PM Tanta	3h 15m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 551 Improved	3:10 PM Cairo 6:10 PM Tanta	3h	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 915 AC French	3:10 PM Cairo 4:27 PM Tanta	1h 17m	1 stop	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 21 Russian	3:25 PM Cairo 5:05 PM Tanta	1h 40m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 1191 AC Russian	3:50 PM Cairo 6:30 PM Tanta	2h 40m	7 stops	Third Class AC 50 EGP	107 km	Express — major stations only · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 923 AC Spanish	4:00 PM Cairo 5:26 PM Tanta	1h 26m	3 stops	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 553 Improved	4:10 PM Cairo 7:30 PM Tanta	3h 20m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 807 Russian	4:20 PM Cairo 5:50 PM Tanta	1h 30m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns
Train 23 Russian	4:30 PM Cairo 6:20 PM Tanta	1h 50m	6 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3023 AC Russian	5:00 PM Cairo 6:10 PM Tanta	1h 10m	1 stop	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 555 Improved	5:05 PM Cairo 8:25 PM Tanta	3h 20m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 563 Improved	5:30 PM Cairo 8:50 PM Tanta	3h 20m	29 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 921 AC Spanish	6:00 PM Cairo 7:02 PM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 809 AC Russian + Russian	6:25 PM Cairo 7:55 PM Tanta	1h 30m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Tanta / Qleen / Kafr Sheikh line
Train 3009 AC Russian	7:10 PM Cairo 8:18 PM Tanta	1h 8m	1 stop	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 969 AC Russian	7:20 PM Cairo 8:50 PM Tanta	1h 30m	4 stops	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — main towns
Train 157 Russian	7:40 PM Cairo 8:59 PM Tanta	1h 19m	1 stop	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 123 Improved	8:00 PM Cairo 11:10 PM Tanta	3h 10m	16 stops	Improved 35 EGP	107 km	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 931 VIP	8:15 PM Cairo 9:42 PM Tanta	1h 27m	3 stops	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 31 Russian	8:30 PM Cairo 9:59 PM Tanta	1h 29m	4 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 927 Abu Al-Hol	9:10 PM Cairo 10:12 PM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 125 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 17 AC Russian	9:20 PM Cairo 10:31 PM Tanta	1h 11m	1 stop	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 29 Russian	9:30 PM Cairo 11:05 PM Tanta	1h 35m	5 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 935 VIP	10:30 PM Cairo 11:32 PM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 925 VIP	10:40 PM Cairo 11:55 PM Tanta	1h 15m	3 stops	Second Class AC 110 EGP First Class AC 130 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 3007 AC Russian	11:00 PM Cairo 12:02 AM Tanta	1h 2m	Direct	Third Class AC 50 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only
Train 35 Russian	11:10 PM Cairo 1:00 AM Tanta	1h 50m	8 stops	Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP	86 km	Express — major stations only

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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 22 August 2026

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FAQ — Cairo to Tanta Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Tanta throughout the day?

Yes, there are 52 trains daily between Cairo and Tanta, spread across the day: 17 in the morning, 15 midday/afternoon, 14 in the evening, 6 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 Tanta and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Abu Al-Hol #2007, departing at 4:35 AM with a journey time of 1h 2m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#535) takes 3h 30m — a difference of 2h 28m, as it stops at 29 stations versus 0.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Tanta?

The cheapest tickets start from 28 EGP for Third Class Tahia class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class Tahia: 28 EGP, Improved: 35 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 40 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Tanta?

25 of 52 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 2007, 903, 1131, 965, 901, 1109, 911, 89, 913, 949, 919, 915, 1191, 923, 3023, 921, 809, 3009, 969, 931, 927, 17, 935, 925, 3007, while trains 163, 119, 535, 537, 7, 1205-1206, 1015, 543, 967, 1211, 545, 547, 15, 549, 121, 551, 21, 553, 807, 23, 555, 563, 157, 123, 31, 29, 35 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP.

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

Abu Al-Hol or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (27 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Cairo station counter.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Tanta?

Stops range from 0 (train 2007 — the fewest) to 29 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.

Cairo to Tanta Train Schedule & Prices

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