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Cairo to Zagazig trips schedule

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Cairo to Zagazig Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 26 trains daily from Cairo to Zagazig.
Departures from 4:50 AM to 10:10 PM. Journey time from 1h 18m.

  • Trains26 /day
  • First4:50 AM
  • Last10:10 PM
  • Duration1h 18m
  • Farefrom 22 EGP (cheapest) to 50 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest185 AC Russian

Cairo to Zagazig Train Schedule

Trains from Cairo to Zagazig
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3015 AC Russian
4:50 AM Cairo
6:13 AM Zagazig
1h 23m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only
Train 377 Improved
5:00 AM Cairo
7:40 AM Zagazig
2h 40m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 593 Russian
5:00 AM Cairo
6:35 AM Zagazig
1h 35m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
80 km Express — main towns
Train 941 AC Russian + Russian
5:15 AM Cairo
6:57 AM Zagazig
1h 42m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Zagazig / Hihya line
Train 945 Russian
6:10 AM Cairo
7:31 AM Zagazig
1h 21m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only
Train 379 Improved
6:15 AM Cairo
8:55 AM Zagazig
2h 40m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 1113 AC Russian
7:25 AM Cairo
9:20 AM Zagazig
1h 55m 14 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — main towns · Carries passengers between Banha and Zagazig
Train 381 Improved
8:30 AM Cairo
10:55 AM Zagazig
2h 25m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 185 AC Russian
9:10 AM Cairo
10:28 AM Zagazig
1h 18m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only
Train 383 Improved
10:20 AM Cairo
12:50 PM Zagazig
2h 30m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 951 Russian
11:30 AM Cairo
1:10 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only
Train 333 Improved
12:00 PM Cairo
1:45 PM Zagazig
1h 45m 8 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 385 Improved
12:35 PM Cairo
3:05 PM Zagazig
2h 30m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 341 Improved
2:10 PM Cairo
4:00 PM Zagazig
1h 50m 8 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 389 Improved
2:25 PM Cairo
4:55 PM Zagazig
2h 30m 21 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 955 AC Russian
2:40 PM Cairo
4:13 PM Zagazig
1h 33m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 343 Improved
3:40 PM Cairo
5:30 PM Zagazig
1h 50m 8 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 957 AC Russian + Improved
3:40 PM Cairo
5:25 PM Zagazig
1h 45m 8 stops
  • Third Class Tahia 28 EGP
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 391 Improved
4:35 PM Cairo
7:20 PM Zagazig
2h 45m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 393 Improved
5:40 PM Cairo
8:05 PM Zagazig
2h 25m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 961 AC Russian
5:40 PM Cairo
7:03 PM Zagazig
1h 23m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only · Starts from El-Sharq platform
Train 395 Improved
7:30 PM Cairo
10:05 PM Zagazig
2h 35m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
Train 959 AC Russian
7:50 PM Cairo
9:25 PM Zagazig
1h 35m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only
Train 339 Improved
8:40 PM Cairo
10:20 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 6 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
80 km Express — main towns
Train 963 Russian
9:45 PM Cairo
11:20 PM Zagazig
1h 35m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
80 km Express — major stations only · Starts from El-Sharq platform
Train 397 Improved
10:10 PM Cairo
12:30 AM Zagazig
2h 20m 20 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
76 km Travels via the Belbes line · In Cairo the train uses Limoun station
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Cairo to Zagazig Trains

Are there trains from Cairo to Zagazig throughout the day?

Yes, there are 26 trains daily between Cairo and Zagazig, spread across the day: 10 in the morning, 8 midday/afternoon, 6 in the evening, 2 at night. The first train departs at 4:50 AM and the last at 10:10 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #185, departing at 9:10 AM with a journey time of 1h 18m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#391) takes 2h 45m — a difference of 1h 27m, as it stops at 20 stations versus 2.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Cairo to Zagazig?

The cheapest tickets start from 22 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 22 EGP, Third Class Tahia: 28 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 30 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Cairo to Zagazig?

8 of 26 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3015, 941, 1113, 185, 955, 957, 961, 959, while trains 377, 593, 945, 379, 381, 383, 951, 333, 385, 341, 389, 343, 391, 393, 395, 339, 963, 397 run non-AC classes.

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

The AC trains here (8 of 26) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Cairo station counter also works.

How many stops are there between Cairo and Zagazig?

Stops range from 2 (train 3015 — the fewest) to 21 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.