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Cairo–Alexandria line

The Cairo–Alexandria line links Cairo and Alexandria with 25 stations. 94 trains run daily in the Egyptian National Railways timetable: 27 from Cairo and 47 from Alexandria. First train 2:20 AM, last 10:35 PM.

Line timetable last changed

Next trainin 3 min Train 1088Sleeper + Abu El Holfrom Alexandria to Aswan 16h 40m10 stops1087 km

Upcoming Cairo–Alexandria line trains

Full timetable
  1. Train 1130Russian ACin 13 min Alexandria2h 45mCairo
    5 stops208 km
    • Third Class AC 90 EGP
  2. Train 1089Sleeper + Abu El Holin 23 min Aswan15h 40mAlexandria
    10 stops1087 km
    • Single Cabin 2678 EGP
    • Double Cabin 1785 EGP
    • Second Class AC 700 EGP
  3. Train 1008Russianin 33 min Alexandria16h 40mAswan
    26 stops1087 km
    • Third Class (Fan) 175 EGP
  4. Train 2008VIPin 43 min Alexandria15h 45mAswan
    14 stops1087 km
    • First Class AC 630 EGP
    • Second Class AC 430 EGP
  5. Train 1902Spanish ACin 53 min Alexandria17h 10mAswan
    23 stops1087 km
    • First Class AC 630 EGP
    • Second Class AC 430 EGP
  6. Train 931VIPin 58 min Cairo3h 20mAlexandria
    7 stops208 km
    • First Class AC 220 EGP
    • Second Class AC 170 EGP

Cairo–Alexandria line timetable

94 trains. First train and last train .

TimeTrainRoute & tripFares (EGP)
DepArr
1088Sleeper + Abu El Hol
Alexandria → Aswan16h 40m10 stops1087 km
  • Single Cabin 2678
  • Double Cabin 1785
  • Second Class AC 700
DepArr
1130Russian AC
Alexandria → Cairo2h 45m5 stops208 km
  • Third Class AC 90
DepArr
1089Sleeper + Abu El Hol
Aswan → Alexandria15h 40m10 stops1087 km
  • Single Cabin 2678
  • Double Cabin 1785
  • Second Class AC 700
DepArr
1008Russian
Alexandria → Aswan16h 40m26 stops1087 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 175
DepArr
2008VIP
Alexandria → Aswan15h 45m14 stops1087 km
  • First Class AC 630
  • Second Class AC 430
DepArr
1902Spanish AC
Alexandria → Aswan17h 10m23 stops1087 km
  • First Class AC 630
  • Second Class AC 430
DepArr
931VIP
Cairo → Alexandria3h 20m7 stops208 km
  • First Class AC 220
  • Second Class AC 170
DepArr
28Russian
Alexandria → Cairo3h 55m15 stops208 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 65
DepArr
31Russian
Cairo → Alexandria3h 45m11 stops208 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 65
DepArr
128Russian
Alexandria → Tanta2h 5m6 stops121 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 40
DepArr
89Spanish AC
Aswan → Alexandria16h 50m35 stops1087 km
  • First Class AC 630
  • Second Class AC 430
DepArr
17Russian AC
Cairo → Alexandria3h 5m4 stops208 km
  • Third Class AC 90
DepArr
518-519Russian AC
Alexandria → Mansoura2h 55m7 stops175 km
  • Third Class AC 90
DepArr
29Russian
Cairo → Alexandria4h 5m13 stops208 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 65
DepArr
3006Russian AC
Alexandria → Aswan15h 45m16 stops1087 km
  • Third Class AC 310

Cairo–Alexandria line stations in order

25 stations from Cairo to Alexandria. Tap a station for every train that stops there.

  1. CairoCairo · 149 trains
  2. Shobra KhemahQalyubia · 128 trains
  3. QalyoubQalyubia · 93 trains
  4. Qalyoub El BaladQalyubia · 42 trains
  5. New QanatirQalyubia · 42 trains
  6. DerwahMenoufiya · 36 trains
  7. ShatanofMenoufiya · 36 trains
  8. Hilwasi BMenoufiya · 34 trains
  9. HilwasiMenoufiya · 36 trains
  10. AshmunMenoufiya · 38 trains
  11. SamadunMenoufiya · 36 trains
  12. MinufMenoufiya · 59 trains
  13. ShanawanMenoufiya · 34 trains
  14. Shebeen Kom OMenoufiya · 36 trains
  15. Shebeen Kom NMenoufiya · 34 trains
  16. BatanunMenoufiya · 34 trains
  17. TalaMenoufiya · 36 trains
  18. TantaGharbia · 152 trains
  19. Kafr ZayatGharbia · 54 trains
  20. Itay BarudBeheira · 67 trains
  21. DamanhourBeheira · 88 trains
  22. Abo HomosBeheira · 35 trains
  23. Kafr DawarBeheira · 35 trains
  24. Sidi GaberAlexandria · 103 trains
  25. AlexandriaAlexandria · 51 trains

Cairo–Alexandria line trips

Cairo–Alexandria line FAQ

What are the Cairo–Alexandria line train times?

94 trains a day. From Cairo: 119 at 5:00 AM, 903 at 6:00 AM, 7 at 6:20 AM, 1131 at 7:00 AM, 1083 at 7:20 AM, 2025 at 8:00 AM. From Alexandria: 2 at 2:20 AM, 1108 at 3:05 AM, 3012-3013 at 4:00 AM, 588-589 at 4:30 AM, 926 at 4:45 AM, 1904 at 5:00 AM. The full timetable is above.

What are the Cairo–Alexandria line stations in order?

25 stations: Cairo, Shobra Khemah, Qalyoub, Qalyoub El Balad, New Qanatir, Derwah, Shatanof, Hilwasi B, Hilwasi, Ashmun, Samadun, Minuf, Shanawan, Shebeen Kom O, Shebeen Kom N, Batanun, Tala, Tanta, Kafr Zayat, Itay Barud, Damanhour, Abo Homos, Kafr Dawar, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria.

How much is a Cairo–Alexandria line ticket?

From EGP 40 to EGP 2678 depending on the train and class. Train 119 from Cairo to Alexandria: Third Class (Fan) EGP 65. Every train's fares are in the timetable.

When are the first and last Cairo–Alexandria line trains?

The first is train 2 from Alexandria at 2:20 AM, the last is train 36 from Alexandria at 10:35 PM.

How do I book a Cairo–Alexandria line train?

Online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, with your passport (national ID for Egyptians), paying by card or at Fawry. By phone on 1661 up to one hour before. At the station ticket office any time until departure. Sleeper cabins only with Abela Egypt (abelatrains.com or its station office).