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Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria Train Times Today & Fares

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2 trains run daily from Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria. The first leaves at 8:33 AM and the last at 7:25 PM; the fastest is train 570-571 at 5 hrs 2 min. Fares range from EGP 75 to EGP 110. Trains leave from Sheikh Zayed 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 570-571Russian ACfrom Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria 5h 2m17 stops259 km

Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train timetable

2 trains by departure time.

Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 570-571Russian AC5h 2m17 stops259 km
  • Third Class AC 110
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 590-591Russiannext day5h 25m17 stops259 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 75
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed Train StationDeparture station Ismailia stationabout 10 min after Sheikh Zayed
Getting off in Alexandria
Sidi Gaber stationabout 7 min before Alexandria Alexandria Train StationArrival station

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Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train FAQ

How long is the train from Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria?

The fastest, train 570-571, takes 5 hrs 2 min; the slowest, train 590-591, takes 5 hrs 25 min; half the trains arrive in 5 hrs 25 min or less, over 259 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Abo Hammad.

When are the first and last trains from Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria?

The first is train 570-571 at 8:33 AM and the last is train 590-591 at 7:25 PM: 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train ticket?

EGP 75 to 110 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 75, Third Class AC 110.

Which station does the Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train leave from?

All trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; some also stop at Ismailia (2 of 2, 3 km). Direct trains to Alexandria also run from Ismailia (3). They arrive at Alexandria Train Station; 2 stop first at Sidi Gaber.

How do I book a Sheikh Zayed to Alexandria train ticket?

Of the 2 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.