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Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat Train Times Today & Fares

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2 trains run daily from Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat. The first leaves at 8:33 AM and the last at 7:25 PM; the fastest is train 570-571 at 3 hrs 23 min. Fares range from EGP 55 to EGP 70. Trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; all stop at Tanta. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 September 2026.

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First train Train 570-571Russian ACfrom Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat 3h 23m13 stops155 km

Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat train timetable

2 trains by departure time.

Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 570-571Russian AC3h 23m13 stops155 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 590-591Russian3h 37m11 stops155 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 55
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591

Boarding stations in Sheikh Zayed

Boarding in Sheikh Zayed
Sheikh Zayed Train StationDeparture station Ismailia stationabout 10 min after Sheikh Zayed

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Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat train FAQ

How long is the train from Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat?

The fastest, train 570-571, takes 3 hrs 23 min; the slowest, train 590-591, takes 3 hrs 37 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 37 min or less, over 155 km; all trains stop at Tanta, Abo Hammad and Zagazig.

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

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 Kafr Zayat train ticket?

EGP 55 to 70 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 55, Third Class AC 70.

Which station does the Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat train leave from?

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

How do I book a Sheikh Zayed to Kafr Zayat 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.