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Sheikh Zayed to Tanta Train Times Today & Fares

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3 trains run daily from Sheikh Zayed to Tanta. The first leaves at 8:33 AM and the last at 7:25 PM; the fastest is train 570-571 at 3 hrs 2 min. Fares range from EGP 45 to EGP 60. Trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; all stop at Abo Hammad. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 20 October 2026.

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First train Train 570-571Russian ACfrom Sheikh Zayed to Tanta 3h 2m12 stops137 km

Sheikh Zayed to Tanta train timetable

3 trains a day
Sheikh Zayed to Tanta train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 570-571Russian AC3h 2m12 stops137 km
  • Third Class AC 60
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 1114Ordinary3h 30m13 stops137 km
  • Improved 45
Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 590-591Russian3h 15m10 stops137 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 50
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 Tanta train FAQ

How long is the train from Sheikh Zayed to Tanta?

The fastest, train 570-571, takes 3 hrs 2 min; the slowest, train 1114, takes 3 hrs 30 min; half the trains arrive in 3 hrs 15 min or less, over 137 km; all trains stop at Abo Hammad, Zagazig and Ismailia.

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

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, 1 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Sheikh Zayed to Tanta train ticket?

EGP 45 to 60 depending on the train and class: Improved 45, Third Class (Fan) 50, Third Class AC 60.

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

All trains leave from Sheikh Zayed Train Station; some also stop at Ismailia (3 of 3, 3 km). Direct trains to Tanta also run from Ismailia (4). They arrive at Tanta Train Station.

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

Of the 3 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. The 1 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.