Qantara Gharb to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices
According to Egypt Trains, there are 5 trains daily from Qantara Gharb to Cairo.
Departures from 6:14 AM to 7:23 PM. Journey time from 3h 15m.
- Trains5 /day
- First6:14 AM
- Last7:23 PM
- Duration3h 15m
- Farefrom 55 EGP (cheapest) to 90 EGP (highest)
- Fastest3016 AC Russian
Qantara Gharb to Cairo Train Schedule
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| Train | Schedule | Duration | Stops | Prices | Distance | Note | Trip details |
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| Train 952 AC Russian | 6:14 AM Qantara Gharb 10:00 AM Cairo | 3h 46m |
| Express — major stations only · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | Train 952 Stops
Train 952 PhotosTrain 952 Services
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| Train 186 AC Russian | 9:15 AM Qantara Gharb 12:50 PM Cairo | 3h 35m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 186 Stops
Train 186 PhotosTrain 186 Services
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| Train 956 Russian | 2:02 PM Qantara Gharb 5:50 PM Cairo | 3h 48m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 956 Stops
Train 956 PhotosTrain 956 Services
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| Train 3016 AC Russian | 4:05 PM Qantara Gharb 7:20 PM Cairo | 3h 15m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 3016 Stops
Train 3016 PhotosTrain 3016 Services
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| Train 960 Russian | 7:23 PM Qantara Gharb 11:05 PM Cairo | 3h 42m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 960 Stops
Train 960 PhotosTrain 960 Services
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Track Qantara Gharb → Cairo trains live — position and delay
Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.
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FAQ — Qantara Gharb to Cairo Trains
Are there trains from Qantara Gharb to Cairo throughout the day?
Yes, there are 5 trains daily between Qantara Gharb and Cairo, spread across the day: 2 in the morning, 2 midday/afternoon, 1 in the evening. The first train departs at 6:14 AM and the last at 7:23 PM.
What is the fastest train from Qantara Gharb to Cairo and how long does it take?
The fastest train is AC Russian #3016, departing at 4:05 PM with a journey time of 3h 15m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#956) takes 3h 48m — a difference of 33m, as it stops at 10 stations versus 5.
What is the cheapest train ticket from Qantara Gharb to Cairo?
The cheapest tickets start from 55 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 55 EGP, Third Class AC: 90 EGP.
Which train is most comfortable from Qantara Gharb to Cairo?
3 of 5 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 952, 186, 3016, while trains 956, 960 run non-AC classes.
Should I book the Qantara Gharb — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?
The AC trains here (3 of 5) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Qantara Gharb station counter also works.
How many stops are there between Qantara Gharb and Cairo?
Stops range from 5 (train 3016 — the fewest) to 10 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.