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Shirbin to Tanta trips schedule

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Shirbin to Tanta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 17 trains daily from Shirbin to Tanta.
Departures from 5:34 AM to 10:01 PM. Journey time from 1h 43m.

  • Trains17 /day
  • First5:34 AM
  • Last10:01 PM
  • Duration1h 43m
  • Farefrom 22 EGP (cheapest) to 90 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest968 Russian

Shirbin to Tanta Train Schedule

Trains from Shirbin to Tanta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 42 Improved
5:34 AM Shirbin
8:25 AM Tanta
2h 51m 26 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
78 km Local — stops at every station
Train 506 Improved
6:10 AM Shirbin
10:25 AM Tanta
4h 15m 35 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 964 AC Russian
6:55 AM Shirbin
8:40 AM Tanta
1h 45m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
78 km Express — main towns
Train 566-567 AC Russian
8:15 AM Shirbin
10:05 AM Tanta
1h 50m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
78 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta to Alexandria as train 567
Train 492 Improved
8:45 AM Shirbin
12:35 PM Tanta
3h 50m 36 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km Local — stops at every station
Train 50 Improved
9:09 AM Shirbin
12:00 PM Tanta
2h 51m 26 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
78 km Local — stops at every station
Train 876 Improved
11:50 AM Shirbin
3:10 PM Tanta
3h 20m 18 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 494 Improved
12:35 PM Shirbin
4:30 PM Tanta
3h 55m 36 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km Local — stops at every station
Train 54-56 Improved
1:01 PM Shirbin
3:50 PM Tanta
2h 49m 26 stops
N/A
— Local — stops at every station · Continues from Mansoura as train 56
Train 966 AC Russian + Russian
2:15 PM Shirbin
4:15 PM Tanta
2h 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
78 km Express — main towns
Train 496 Improved
2:45 PM Shirbin
7:25 PM Tanta
4h 40m 36 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km Local — stops at every station
Train 60 Improved
3:20 PM Shirbin
6:05 PM Tanta
2h 45m 26 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
78 km Local — stops at every station
Train 994 AC Spanish + Improved
5:00 PM Shirbin
6:50 PM Tanta
1h 50m 4 stops
  • Third Class Tahia 22 EGP
  • Second Class AC 90 EGP
78 km Express — main towns
Train 64 Improved
6:15 PM Shirbin
9:00 PM Tanta
2h 45m 26 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
78 km Local — stops at every station
Train 968 Russian
8:12 PM Shirbin
9:55 PM Tanta
1h 43m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
78 km Express — main towns
Train 502 Improved
8:20 PM Shirbin
12:20 AM Tanta
4h 36 stops
  • Improved 35 EGP
126 km Local — stops at every station
Train 72 Improved
10:01 PM Shirbin
12:45 AM Tanta
2h 44m 26 stops
  • Improved 22 EGP
78 km Local — stops at every station
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Shirbin to Tanta Trains

Are there trains from Shirbin to Tanta throughout the day?

Yes, there are 17 trains daily between Shirbin and Tanta, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening, 1 at night. The first train departs at 5:34 AM and the last at 10:01 PM.

What is the fastest train from Shirbin to Tanta and how long does it take?

The fastest train is Russian #968, departing at 8:12 PM with a journey time of 1h 43m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#496) takes 4h 40m — a difference of 2h 57m, as it stops at 36 stations versus 4.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Shirbin to Tanta?

The cheapest tickets start from 22 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 22 EGP, Third Class Tahia: 22 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 30 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Shirbin to Tanta?

4 of 17 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 964, 566-567, 966, 994, while trains 42, 506, 492, 50, 876, 494, 54-56, 496, 60, 64, 968, 502, 72 run non-AC classes.

Should I book the Shirbin — Tanta trip in advance or at the station?

The AC trains here (4 of 17) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Shirbin station counter also works.

How many stops are there between Shirbin and Tanta?

Stops range from 4 (train 994 — the fewest) to 36 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.