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Santa to Qantara Gharb Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Santa to Qantara Gharb. The first leaves at 5:18 AM and the last at 6:41 PM; the fastest is train 572-573 at 3 hrs 10 min. Fares range from EGP 45 to EGP 70. Trains leave from Santa Train Station; all stop at Abo Hammad. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.

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First train Train 1115Ordinaryfrom Santa to Qantara Gharb 3h 24m13 stops153 km

Santa to Qantara Gharb train timetable

3 trains a day
Santa to Qantara Gharb train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 1115Ordinary3h 24m13 stops153 km
  • Improved 45
Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 588-589Russian3h 18m11 stops153 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 55
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589
Train 572-573Russian AC3h 10m10 stops153 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel

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Santa to Qantara Gharb train FAQ

How long is the train from Santa to Qantara Gharb?

The fastest, train 572-573, takes 3 hrs 10 min; the slowest, train 1115, takes 3 hrs 24 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 18 min or less, over 153 km; all trains stop at Abo Hammad, Zagazig and Ismailia.

When are the first and last trains from Santa to Qantara Gharb?

The first is train 1115 at 5:18 AM and the last is train 572-573 at 6:41 PM: 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Santa to Qantara Gharb train ticket?

EGP 45 to 70 depending on the train and class: Improved 45, Third Class (Fan) 55, Third Class AC 70.

Which station does the Santa to Qantara Gharb train leave from?

All trains leave from Santa Train Station. They arrive at Qantara Gharb Train Station.

How do I book a Santa to Qantara Gharb train ticket?

Of the 3 trains on this route, the 2 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.