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Santa to Zefta trips schedule

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Santa to Zefta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 12 trains daily from Santa to Zefta.
Departures from 5:18 AM to 9:36 PM. Journey time from 16m.

  • Trains12 /day
  • First5:18 AM
  • Last9:36 PM
  • Duration16m
  • Farefrom 10 EGP (cheapest) to 40 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest572-573 AC Russian

Santa to Zefta Train Schedule

Trains from Santa to Zefta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1115 Improved
5:18 AM Santa
5:36 AM Zefta
18m Direct
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 227 Improved
6:04 AM Santa
6:24 AM Zefta
20m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 588-589 Russian
7:10 AM Santa
7:27 AM Zefta
17m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 15 EGP
12 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589
Train 229 Improved
8:26 AM Santa
8:44 AM Zefta
18m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 231 Improved
10:23 AM Santa
10:41 AM Zefta
18m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 235 Improved
12:47 PM Santa
1:05 PM Zefta
18m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 237 Improved
2:40 PM Santa
3:00 PM Zefta
20m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 239 Improved
3:51 PM Santa
4:11 PM Zefta
20m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 241 Improved
5:11 PM Santa
5:29 PM Zefta
18m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 243 Improved
5:51 PM Santa
6:08 PM Zefta
17m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
Train 572-573 AC Russian
6:41 PM Santa
6:57 PM Zefta
16m Direct
  • Third Class AC 40 EGP
12 km Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 247 Improved
9:36 PM Santa
10:05 PM Zefta
29m 4 stops
  • Improved 10 EGP
12 km Local — stops at every station
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Santa to Zefta Trains

Are there trains from Santa to Zefta throughout the day?

Yes, there are 12 trains daily between Santa and Zefta, spread across the day: 5 in the morning, 3 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening. The first train departs at 5:18 AM and the last at 9:36 PM.

What is the fastest train from Santa to Zefta and how long does it take?

The fastest train is AC Russian #572-573, departing at 6:41 PM with a journey time of 16m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#247) takes 29m — a difference of 13m, as it stops at 4 stations versus 0.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Santa to Zefta?

The cheapest tickets start from 10 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 10 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 15 EGP, Third Class AC: 40 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Santa to Zefta?

1 of 12 trains on this route is air-conditioned: train 572-573, while trains 1115, 227, 588-589, 229, 231, 235, 237, 239, 241, 243, 247 run non-AC classes.

Should I book the Santa — Zefta trip in advance or at the station?

The AC trains here (1 of 12) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Santa station counter also works.

How many stops are there between Santa and Zefta?

Stops range from 0 (train 1115 — the fewest) to 4 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.