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Qantara Gharb to Alexandria Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Qantara Gharb to Alexandria. The first leaves at 8:08 AM and the last at 6:57 PM; the fastest is train 3010-3011 at 5 hrs 15 min. Fares range from EGP 85 to EGP 130. Trains leave from Qantara Gharb Train Station; all stop at Sidi Gaber before Alexandria Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 18 August 2026.

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First train Train 570-571Russian ACfrom Qantara Gharb to Alexandria 5h 27m18 stops289 km

Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train timetable

3 trains a day
Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 570-571Russian AC5h 27m18 stops289 km
  • Third Class AC 130
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 3010-3011Russian AC5h 15m11 stops309 km
  • Third Class AC 130
Express — major stations only · Continues from Tanta as train 3011
Train 590-591Russiannext day5h 53m18 stops289 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 85
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591

Arrival stations in Alexandria

Getting off in Alexandria
Sidi Gaber stationabout 7 min before Alexandria Alexandria Train StationArrival station

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Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train FAQ

How long is the train from Qantara Gharb to Alexandria?

The fastest, train 3010-3011, takes 5 hrs 15 min; the slowest, train 590-591, takes 5 hrs 53 min; half the trains arrive in 5 hrs 27 min or less, over 309 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Abo Hammad.

When are the first and last trains from Qantara Gharb to Alexandria?

The first is train 570-571 at 8:08 AM and the last is train 590-591 at 6:57 PM: 1 in the morning and 2 in the evening.

How much is the Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train ticket?

EGP 85 to 130 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 85, Third Class AC 130.

Which station does the Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train leave from?

All trains leave from Qantara Gharb Train Station. They arrive at Alexandria Train Station; 3 stop first at Sidi Gaber.

How do I book a Qantara Gharb to Alexandria train ticket?

Of the 3 trains on this route, the 3 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.