3 trains run daily from Ismailia to Ras Esh. The first leaves at 5:35 AM and the last at 7:45 AM; the fastest is train 3015 at 58 min. Fares range from EGP 22 to EGP 50. Trains leave from Ismailia Train Station; all stop at Qantara Gharb. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 October 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 285 | Ordinary | 1h 18m | 6 stops | 64 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 3015 | Russian AC | 58m | 1 stop | 64 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 287 | Ordinary | 1h 21m | 6 stops | 64 km |
| Local — stops at every station |
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The fastest, train 3015, takes 58 min; the slowest, train 287, takes 1 hr 21 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 18 min or less, over 64 km; most trains stop at Qantara Gharb, Sheikh Zayed and Ferdan.
The first is train 285 at 5:35 AM and the last is train 287 at 7:45 AM.
EGP 22 to 50 depending on the train and class: Improved 22, Third Class AC 50.
All trains leave from Ismailia Train Station; some also stop at Sheikh Zayed (2 of 3, 3 km). Direct trains to Ras Esh also run from Sheikh Zayed (2). They arrive at Ras Esh Train Station.
Of the 3 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 2 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
