4 trains run daily from Samla to Galal. The first leaves at 6:31 AM and the last at 3:51 PM; the fastest is train 1208-1209 at 1 hr 26 min. Fares range from EGP 28 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Samla Train Station; all stop at Ras Hekmah. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 22 October 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 649 | Ordinary | 1h 51m | 7 stops | 92 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 1208-1209 | Russian | 1h 26m | 2 stops | 92 km |
| Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208 | |||
| Train 657 | Ordinary | 1h 53m | 7 stops | 92 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 299 | Ordinary | 1h 26m | 4 stops | 92 km |
| Express — main towns |
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The fastest, train 1208-1209, takes 1 hr 26 min; the slowest, train 657, takes 1 hr 53 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 51 min or less, over 92 km; most trains stop at Ras Hekmah, Fokah and Sidi Henash.
The first is train 649 at 6:31 AM and the last is train 299 at 3:51 PM: 2 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon.
EGP 28 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 28, Third Class (Fan) 40.
All trains leave from Samla Train Station; some also stop at Grawlah (3 of 4, 7 km). Direct trains to Galal also run from Grawlah (3). They arrive at Galal Train Station.
Of the 4 trains on this route, the 1 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 3 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
