6 trains run daily from Ismailia to Sheikh Zayed. The first leaves at 5:35 AM and the last at 9:20 PM; the fastest is train 285 at 5 min. Fares range from EGP 10 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Ismailia Train Station. 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 | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 287 | Ordinary | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 588-589 | Russian | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589 | |||
| Train 951 | Russian | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 955 | Russian AC | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 572-573 | Russian AC | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel |
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The fastest, train 285, takes 5 min; half the trains arrive in 5 min or less, over 3 km.
The first is train 285 at 5:35 AM and the last is train 572-573 at 9:20 PM: 3 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
EGP 10 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 10, Third Class (Fan) 15, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Ismailia Train Station. They arrive at Sheikh Zayed Train Station.
Of the 6 trains on this route, the 4 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.
