3 trains run daily from Santa to Qassasin. The first leaves at 5:18 AM and the last at 6:41 PM; the fastest is train 572-573 at 1 hr 58 min. Fares range from EGP 28 to EGP 50. Trains leave from Santa Train Station; all stop at Abo Hammad. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 1115 | Ordinary | 2h 1m | 9 stops | 86 km |
| Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 588-589 | Russian | 2h 4m | 7 stops | 86 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589 | |||
| Train 572-573 | Russian AC | 1h 58m | 6 stops | 86 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel |
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The fastest, train 572-573, takes 1 hr 58 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 1 min or less, over 86 km; all trains stop at Abo Hammad, Zagazig and Tal Kabeer.
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.
EGP 28 to 50 depending on the train and class: Improved 28, Third Class (Fan) 40, Third Class AC 50.
All trains leave from Santa Train Station. They arrive at Qassasin Train Station.
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.
