6 trains run daily from Samalut to Tahta. The first leaves at 5:10 AM and the last at 9:24 PM; the fastest is train 974 at 4 hrs 7 min. Fares range from EGP 60 to EGP 210. Trains leave from Samalut Train Station; all stop at Dayrout. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 18 August 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 704 | Ordinary | 4h 8m | 16 stops | 213 km |
| Stops at main towns | |||
| Train 974 | Russian | 4h 7m | 13 stops | 213 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 80 | Russian | 4h 9m | 14 stops | 213 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 160 | Russian AC | 4h 8m | 11 stops | 213 km |
| Express — main towns | |||
| Train 990 | French AC | 4h 16m | 9 stops | 213 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 188 | Russian | next day | 4h 18m | 7 stops | 213 km |
| Express — main towns |
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The fastest, train 974, takes 4 hrs 7 min; the slowest, train 188, takes 4 hrs 18 min; half the trains arrive in 4 hrs 9 min or less, over 213 km; all trains stop at Dayrout, Asyut and Minya.
The first is train 704 at 5:10 AM and the last is train 188 at 9:24 PM: 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
EGP 60 to 210 depending on the train and class: Improved 60, Third Class (Fan) 65, Third Class AC 130, First Class AC 210.
All trains leave from Samalut Train Station. They arrive at Tahta Train Station.
Of the 6 trains on this route, the 5 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 1 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
