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Kafr Zayat to Cairo trips schedule

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Kafr Zayat to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 18 trains daily from Kafr Zayat to Cairo.
Departures from 4:12 AM to 10:12 PM. Journey time from 1h 30m.

  • Trains18 /day
  • First4:12 AM
  • Last10:12 PM
  • Duration1h 30m
  • Farefrom 35 EGP (cheapest) to 140 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest14 AC Russian

Kafr Zayat to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Kafr Zayat to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 2 Russian
4:12 AM Kafr Zayat
6:30 AM Cairo
2h 18m 11 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 538 Improved
4:55 AM Kafr Zayat
9:10 AM Cairo
4h 15m 36 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
115 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 1108 Russian
5:02 AM Kafr Zayat
6:55 AM Cairo
1h 53m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 1904 VIP
6:29 AM Kafr Zayat
8:20 AM Cairo
1h 51m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 8 Russian
7:02 AM Kafr Zayat
9:15 AM Cairo
2h 13m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 902 AC Spanish
7:37 AM Kafr Zayat
9:25 AM Cairo
1h 48m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 14 AC Russian
9:30 AM Kafr Zayat
11:00 AM Cairo
1h 30m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 1212 Russian
11:16 AM Kafr Zayat
1:35 PM Cairo
2h 19m 8 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 132 Russian
12:04 PM Kafr Zayat
2:20 PM Cairo
2h 16m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 914 VIP
2:35 PM Kafr Zayat
4:20 PM Cairo
1h 45m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 18 Russian
3:05 PM Kafr Zayat
5:15 PM Cairo
2h 10m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 45 EGP
— Express — major stations only
Train 1208-1209 Russian
3:09 PM Kafr Zayat
5:20 PM Cairo
2h 11m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208
Train 24 Russian
4:36 PM Kafr Zayat
6:40 PM Cairo
2h 4m 8 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 922 VIP
5:05 PM Kafr Zayat
6:50 PM Cairo
1h 45m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
104 km Express — provincial capitals
Train 118 Russian
6:58 PM Kafr Zayat
10:20 PM Cairo
3h 22m 17 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 50 EGP
125 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 32 Russian
8:36 PM Kafr Zayat
10:25 PM Cairo
1h 49m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
Train 1902 AC Spanish
9:53 PM Kafr Zayat
11:35 PM Cairo
1h 42m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 140 EGP
104 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 28 Russian
10:12 PM Kafr Zayat
12:15 AM Cairo
2h 3m 8 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
104 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Kafr Zayat to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Kafr Zayat to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 18 trains daily between Kafr Zayat and Cairo, spread across the day: 6 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 3 at night. The first train departs at 4:12 AM and the last at 10:12 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #14, departing at 9:30 AM with a journey time of 1h 30m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#538) takes 4h 15m — a difference of 2h 45m, as it stops at 36 stations versus 3.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Kafr Zayat to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 35 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 35 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 40 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP, Second Class AC: 120 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Kafr Zayat to Cairo?

6 of 18 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1904, 902, 14, 914, 922, 1902, while trains 2, 538, 1108, 8, 1212, 132, 18, 1208-1209, 24, 118, 32, 28 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

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

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (12 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Kafr Zayat station counter.

How many stops are there between Kafr Zayat and Cairo?

Stops range from 2 (train 1902 — the fewest) to 36 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.