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Samannoud to Alexandria Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Samannoud to Alexandria. The first leaves at 5:38 AM and the last at 5:38 PM; the fastest is train 516-517 at 2 hrs 32 min. Fares range from EGP 70. Trains leave from Samannoud 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 584-585Russian ACfrom Samannoud to Alexandria 2h 42m7 stops157 km

Samannoud to Alexandria train timetable

3 trains a day
Samannoud to Alexandria train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 584-585Russian AC2h 42m7 stops157 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 585
Train 566-567Russian AC3h 7m9 stops157 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta to Alexandria as train 567
Train 516-517Russian AC2h 32m5 stops157 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 517

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Samannoud
Samannoud Train StationDeparture station Mahalla Kubra stationabout 12 min after Samannoud
Getting off in Alexandria
Sidi Gaber stationabout 7 min before Alexandria Alexandria Train StationArrival station

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Samannoud to Alexandria train FAQ

How long is the train from Samannoud to Alexandria?

The fastest, train 516-517, takes 2 hrs 32 min; the slowest, train 566-567, takes 3 hrs 7 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 42 min or less, over 157 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Mahalla Kubra.

When are the first and last trains from Samannoud to Alexandria?

The first is train 584-585 at 5:38 AM and the last is train 516-517 at 5:38 PM: 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Samannoud to Alexandria train ticket?

EGP 70: Third Class AC 70.

Which station does the Samannoud to Alexandria train leave from?

All trains leave from Samannoud Train Station; some also stop at Mahalla Kubra (3 of 3, 7 km). Direct trains to Alexandria also run from Mahalla Kubra (3). They arrive at Alexandria Train Station; 3 stop first at Sidi Gaber.

How do I book a Samannoud 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.