6 trains run daily from Kafr Zayat to Qalyoub. The first leaves at 4:12 AM and the last at 10:12 PM; the fastest is train 28 at 1 hr 38 min. Fares range from EGP 28 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Kafr Zayat Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 9 September 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 2 | Russian | 1h 55m | 9 stops | 90 km |
| No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 538 | Ordinary | 3h 49m | 34 stops | 101 km |
| Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line | |||
| Train 1212 | Russian | 1h 54m | 6 stops | 90 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 24 | Russian | 1h 39m | 6 stops | 90 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 118 | Russian | 2h 48m | 15 stops | 111 km |
| Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line | |||
| Train 28 | Russian | 1h 38m | 6 stops | 90 km |
| Express — major stations only |
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The fastest, train 28, takes 1 hr 38 min; the slowest, train 538, takes 3 hrs 49 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 55 min or less, over 90 km; most trains stop at Tanta, Banha and Quesna.
The first is train 2 at 4:12 AM and the last is train 28 at 10:12 PM: 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon, 2 in the evening and 2 after midnight.
EGP 28 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 28, Third Class (Fan) 40.
All trains leave from Kafr Zayat Train Station. Direct trains to Qalyoub also run from Tawfiqiah (4) and Daljamun (1). They arrive at Qalyoub Train Station.
Of the 6 trains on this route, the 5 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 1 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
