New Qanatir to Cairo Train Times Today & Fares

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23 trains run daily from New Qanatir to Cairo. The first leaves at 5:17 AM and the last at 11:28 PM; the fastest is train 1190 at 35 min. Fares range from EGP 12 to EGP 40. Trains leave from New Qanatir Train Station; all stop at Shobra Khemah before Ramses Railway Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.

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First train 5:17 AMTrain 512Ordinaryfrom New Qanatir to Cairo 48m4 stops23 km

New Qanatir to Cairo train timetable

23 trains a day

New Qanatir to Cairo train timetable
Train	Type	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Stops	Distance	Fares (EGP)	Note
Train 512	Ordinary	5:17 AM	6:05 AM	48m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 530	Ordinary	5:40 AM	6:25 AM	45m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 510	Ordinary	6:30 AM	7:15 AM	45m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns
Train 532	Ordinary	6:39 AM	7:25 AM	46m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 1190	Russian AC	7:00 AM	7:35 AM	35m	2 stops	23 km	Third Class AC 40	Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 534	Ordinary	8:01 AM	8:45 AM	44m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 538	Ordinary	8:30 AM	9:10 AM	40m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 514	Ordinary	9:00 AM	9:45 AM	45m	4 stops	—	Station counter	Express — main towns
Train 540	Ordinary	9:24 AM	10:05 AM	41m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 122	Ordinary	9:53 AM	10:30 AM	37m	2 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 124	Ordinary	10:24 AM	11:05 AM	41m	3 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 544	Ordinary	12:16 PM	1:00 PM	44m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 562	Ordinary	2:13 PM	3:00 PM	47m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 524	Ordinary	3:15 PM	4:00 PM	45m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Express — main towns
Train 546	Ordinary	4:11 PM	5:05 PM	54m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 548	Ordinary	5:16 PM	6:00 PM	44m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 550	Ordinary	6:13 PM	6:55 PM	42m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 552	Ordinary	6:48 PM	7:35 PM	47m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 526	Ordinary	7:05 PM	7:45 PM	40m	4 stops	—	Station counter	Express — main towns
Train 554	Ordinary	7:48 PM	8:30 PM	42m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 556	Ordinary	9:07 PM	9:55 PM	48m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Terminates at Minuf on the day before a public holiday
Train 118	Russian	9:33 PM	10:20 PM	47m	3 stops	23 km	Third Class (Fan) 20	Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 558	Ordinary	11:28 PM	12:10 AMnext day	42m	4 stops	23 km	Improved 12	Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line

Qalyoub to Cairo trains46 trains a day from Qalyoub · 7.9 km from New Qanatir Station

Derwah to Cairo trains18 trains a day from Derwah · 5.9 km from New Qanatir Station

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in New Qanatir

New Qanatir Train StationDeparture station Shalaqan stationabout 6 min after New Qanatir · some trains only Qalyoub El Balad stationabout 11 min after New Qanatir

Getting off in Cairo

Shobra Khemah stationabout 15 min before Cairo Ramses Railway StationArrival station

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New Qanatir to Cairo train FAQ

How long is the train from New Qanatir to Cairo?

The fastest, train 1190, takes 35 min; the slowest, train 546, takes 54 min; half the trains arrive in 44 min or less, over 23 km; most trains stop at Shobra Khemah, Qalyoub and Qalyoub El Balad.

When are the first and last trains from New Qanatir to Cairo?

The first is train 512 at 5:17 AM and the last is train 558 at 11:28 PM: 11 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon and 8 in the evening.

How much is the New Qanatir to Cairo train ticket?

EGP 12 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 12, Third Class (Fan) 20, Third Class AC 40.

Which station does the New Qanatir to Cairo train leave from?

All trains leave from New Qanatir Train Station; some also stop at Shalaqan (19 of 23, 3 km) and Qalyoub El Balad (21 of 23, 6 km). Direct trains to Cairo also run from Qalyoub (46) and Qalyoub El Balad (21). They arrive at Ramses Railway Station; 23 stop first at Shobra Khemah.

How do I book a New Qanatir to Cairo train ticket?

Of the 23 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. The 21 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.