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Sheikh Zayed to Cairo Train Times Today & Fares

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2 trains run daily from Sheikh Zayed to Cairo. The first leaves at 6:40 AM and the last at 2:30 PM; the fastest is train 952 at 3 hrs 20 min. Fares range from EGP 55 to EGP 80. Trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; all stop at Shobra Khemah before Ramses Railway Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 3 October 2026.

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First train Train 952Russian ACfrom Sheikh Zayed to Cairo 3h 20m9 stops162 km

Sheikh Zayed to Cairo train timetable

2 trains by departure time.

Sheikh Zayed to Cairo train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 952Russian AC3h 20m9 stops162 km
  • Third Class AC 80
Express — major stations only · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 956Russian3h 20m10 stops162 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 55
Express — major stations only

Boarding and arrival stations

Boarding in Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed Train StationDeparture station Ismailia stationabout 15 min after Sheikh Zayed
Getting off in Cairo
Shobra Khemah stationabout 13 min before Cairo Ramses Railway StationArrival station

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Sheikh Zayed to Cairo train FAQ

How long is the train from Sheikh Zayed to Cairo?

The fastest, train 952, takes 3 hrs 20 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 20 min or less, over 162 km; all trains stop at Abo Hammad, Banha and Zagazig.

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

The first is train 952 at 6:40 AM and the last is train 956 at 2:30 PM: 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon.

How much is the Sheikh Zayed to Cairo train ticket?

EGP 55 to 80 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 55, Third Class AC 80.

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

All trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; some also stop at Ismailia (2 of 2, 3 km). Direct trains to Cairo also run from Ismailia (10). They arrive at Ramses Railway Station; 2 stop first at Shobra Khemah.

How do I book a Sheikh Zayed to Cairo 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.