2 trains run daily from Kafr Zayat to Zefta. The first leaves at 6:23 AM and the last at 5:58 PM; the fastest is train 572-573 at 59 min. Fares range from EGP 25 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Kafr Zayat Train Station; all stop at Tanta. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.
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2 trains by departure time.
| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 588-589 | Russian | 1h 4m | 2 stops | 44 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589 | |||
| Train 572-573 | Russian AC | 59m | 2 stops | 44 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel |
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The fastest, train 572-573, takes 59 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 4 min or less, over 44 km; all trains stop at Tanta and Santa.
The first is train 588-589 at 6:23 AM and the last is train 572-573 at 5:58 PM: 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.
EGP 25 to 40 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 25, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Kafr Zayat Train Station. They arrive at Zefta Train Station.
Of the 2 trains on this route, the 2 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.
