7 trains run daily from Sheikh Zayed to Ismailia. The first leaves at 6:40 AM and the last at 7:25 PM; the fastest is train 952 at 5 min. Fares range from EGP 10 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 20 October 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 952 | Russian AC | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — major stations only · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 570-571 | Russian AC | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 286 | Ordinary | next day | 23h 56m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Local — stops at every station | ||
| Train 956 | Russian | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — major stations only | |||
| Train 1114 | Ordinary | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 288 | Ordinary | 6m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 590-591 | Russian | 5m | Non-stop | 3 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591 |
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The fastest, train 952, takes 5 min; the slowest, train 286, takes 23 hrs 56 min; half the trains arrive in 5 min or less, over 3 km.
The first is train 952 at 6:40 AM and the last is train 590-591 at 7:25 PM: 2 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon and 2 in the evening.
EGP 10 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 10, Third Class (Fan) 15, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station. Direct trains to Ismailia also run from Galaa Camp (13) and Nafesha (13). They arrive at Ismailia Train Station.
Of the 7 trains on this route, the 4 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 3 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
