Marsa Matruh to Cairo Train Times Today & Fares

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1 train run daily from Marsa Matruh to Cairo. The first leaves at 8:00 AM and the last at 8:00 AM. Fares range from EGP 105. Trains leave from Marsa Matruh Train Station; all stop at Shobra Khemah before Ramses Railway Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 October 2026.

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First train 8:00 AMTrain 1208-1209Russianfrom Marsa Matruh to Cairo 9h 20m22 stops503 km

Marsa Matruh to Cairo train timetable

Marsa Matruh to Cairo train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note	Stops list
Train 1208-1209	Russian	8:00 AM	5:20 PM	9h 20m	22 stops	503 km	Third Class (Fan) 105	Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208

Marsa Matruh to Shobra Khemah trains1 train a day from Shobra Khemah · 6.5 km from Ramses Station

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Marsa Matruh to Cairo train FAQ

How long is the train from Marsa Matruh to Cairo?

Train 1208-1209 takes 9 hrs 20 min, over 503 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Banha.

When are the first and last trains from Marsa Matruh to Cairo?

Only one train runs: train 1208-1209 at 8:00 AM.

How much is the Marsa Matruh to Cairo train ticket?

EGP 105: Third Class (Fan) 105.

Which station does the Marsa Matruh to Cairo train leave from?

All trains leave from Marsa Matruh Train Station. They arrive at Ramses Railway Station.

How do I book a Marsa Matruh to Cairo train ticket?

Of the 1 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.