Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta Train Times Today & Fares

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13 trains run daily from Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta. The first leaves at 5:30 AM and the last at 8:34 PM; the fastest is train 119 at 2 hrs 15 min. Fares range from EGP 28 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Qalyoub El Balad Train Station; all stop at Ashmun. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 2 September 2026.

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First train 5:30 AMTrain 119Russianfrom Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta 2h 15m15 stops91 km

Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train timetable

13 trains a day

Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 119	Russian	5:30 AM	7:45 AM	2h 15m	15 stops	91 km	Third Class (Fan) 40	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 535	Ordinary	5:51 AM	8:45 AM	2h 54m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 537	Ordinary	6:50 AM	9:35 AM	2h 45m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 543	Ordinary	9:44 AM	12:35 PM	2h 51m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 545	Ordinary	11:40 AM	2:15 PM	2h 35m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 547	Ordinary	12:38 PM	3:10 PM	2h 32m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 549	Ordinary	1:52 PM	4:40 PM	2h 48m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 121	Ordinary	3:00 PM	5:45 PM	2h 45m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 551	Ordinary	3:40 PM	6:10 PM	2h 30m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 553	Ordinary	4:43 PM	7:30 PM	2h 47m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 555	Ordinary	5:36 PM	8:25 PM	2h 49m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 563	Ordinary	6:01 PM	8:50 PM	2h 49m	26 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 123	Ordinary	8:34 PM	11:10 PM	2h 36m	13 stops	91 km	Improved 28	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line

Shobra Khemah to Tanta trains29 trains a day from Shobra Khemah · 7.7 km from Qalyoub El Balad Station

Qalyoub to Tanta trains19 trains a day from Qalyoub · 2 km from Qalyoub El Balad Station

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Qalyoub El Balad

Qalyoub El Balad Train StationDeparture station Shalaqan stationabout 5 min after Qalyoub El Balad · some trains only New Qanatir stationabout 11 min after Qalyoub El Balad

Getting off in Tanta

Kafr Selim stationabout 7 min before Tanta · some trains only Tanta Train StationArrival station

Related train trips

Cairo → Tanta Alexandria → Tanta Banha → Tanta Minuf → Tanta Tala → Tanta Damanhour → Tanta Ashmun → Tanta Asyut → Tanta Beni Suef → Tanta Batanun → Tanta

Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train FAQ

How long is the train from Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta?

The fastest, train 119, takes 2 hrs 15 min; the slowest, train 535, takes 2 hrs 54 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 45 min or less, over 91 km; all trains stop at Ashmun, Shebeen Kom O and Tala.

When are the first and last trains from Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta?

The first is train 119 at 5:30 AM and the last is train 123 at 8:34 PM: 5 in the morning, 5 in the afternoon and 3 in the evening.

How much is the Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train ticket?

EGP 28 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 28, Third Class (Fan) 40.

Which station does the Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train leave from?

All trains leave from Qalyoub El Balad Train Station; some also stop at Shalaqan (11 of 13, 3 km) and New Qanatir (13 of 13, 6 km). Direct trains to Tanta also run from Shobra Khemah (29) and Qalyoub (19). They arrive at Tanta Train Station; 11 stop first at Kafr Selim.

How do I book a Qalyoub El Balad to Tanta train ticket?

Of the 13 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. The 12 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.