Sidi Gaber to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices
According to Egypt Trains, there are 39 trains daily from Sidi Gaber to Cairo.
Departures from 2:33 AM to 10:30 PM. Journey time from 2h 13m.
- Trains39 /day
- First2:33 AM
- Last10:30 PM
- Duration2h 13m
- Farefrom 65 EGP (cheapest) to 500 EGP (highest)
- Fastest2024 Talgo
Sidi Gaber to Cairo Train Schedule
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| Train | Schedule | Duration | Stops | Prices | Distance | Note | Trip details |
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| Train 2 Russian | 2:33 AM Sidi Gaber 6:30 AM Cairo | 3h 57m |
| No service on Fridays or public holidays | Train 2 Stops
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| Train 1108 Russian | 3:20 AM Sidi Gaber 6:55 AM Cairo | 3h 35m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 1108 Stops
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| Train 926 Abu Al-Hol | 5:00 AM Sidi Gaber 7:15 AM Cairo | 2h 15m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 926 Stops
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| Train 1904 VIP | 5:13 AM Sidi Gaber 8:20 AM Cairo | 3h 7m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 1904 Stops
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| Train 8 Russian | 5:23 AM Sidi Gaber 9:15 AM Cairo | 3h 52m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 8 Stops
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| Train 3008 AC Russian | 5:58 AM Sidi Gaber 8:30 AM Cairo | 2h 32m |
| Express — main towns | Train 3008 Stops
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| Train 902 AC Spanish | 6:13 AM Sidi Gaber 9:25 AM Cairo | 3h 12m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 902 Stops
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| Train 906 VIP | 7:30 AM Sidi Gaber 9:45 AM Cairo | 2h 15m |
| Non-stop service | Train 906 Stops
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| Train 158 Russian | 7:38 AM Sidi Gaber 10:25 AM Cairo | 2h 47m |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Luxor | Train 158 Stops
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| Train 14 AC Russian | 8:17 AM Sidi Gaber 11:00 AM Cairo | 2h 43m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 14 Stops
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| Train 900 AC French | 8:28 AM Sidi Gaber 11:20 AM Cairo | 2h 52m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 900 Stops
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| Train 2022 Talgo | 9:15 AM Sidi Gaber 11:35 AM Cairo | 2h 20m |
| Non-stop service · Departs at 9:00 AM on Fridays and public holidays | Train 2022 Stops
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| Train 3024 AC Russian | 9:28 AM Sidi Gaber 12:10 PM Cairo | 2h 42m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 3024 Stops
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| Train 1212 Russian | 9:37 AM Sidi Gaber 1:35 PM Cairo | 3h 58m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 1212 Stops
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| Train 910 Abu Al-Hol | 10:13 AM Sidi Gaber 12:40 PM Cairo | 2h 27m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 910 Stops
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| Train 132 Russian | 10:31 AM Sidi Gaber 2:20 PM Cairo | 3h 49m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 132 Stops
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| Train 912 AC Spanish | 11:13 AM Sidi Gaber 1:55 PM Cairo | 2h 42m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 912 Stops
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| Train 164 Russian | 12:13 PM Sidi Gaber 3:15 PM Cairo | 3h 2m |
| Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Asyut · Stops at main towns as far as Aswan | Train 164 Stops
Train 164 PhotosTrain 164 Services
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| Train 1082 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep | 12:45 PM Sidi Gaber 3:25 PM Cairo | 2h 40m |
| Express — provincial capitals · Runs Saturday and Tuesday only — sleeper and seated cars | Train 1082 Stops
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| Train 914 VIP | 1:13 PM Sidi Gaber 4:20 PM Cairo | 3h 7m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 914 Stops
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| Train 18 Russian | 1:23 PM Sidi Gaber 5:15 PM Cairo | 3h 52m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 18 Stops
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| Train 2024 Talgo | 2:17 PM Sidi Gaber 4:30 PM Cairo | 2h 13m |
| Non-stop service | Train 2024 Stops
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| Train 24 Russian | 2:43 PM Sidi Gaber 6:40 PM Cairo | 3h 57m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 24 Stops
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| Train 916 Premium + VIP | 3:15 PM Sidi Gaber 5:30 PM Cairo | 2h 15m |
| Non-stop service | Train 916 Stops
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| Train 922 VIP | 3:43 PM Sidi Gaber 6:50 PM Cairo | 3h 7m |
| Express — provincial capitals | Train 922 Stops
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| Train 196 AC Russian | 3:54 PM Sidi Gaber 7:00 PM Cairo | 3h 6m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 196 Stops
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| Train 118 Russian | 5:23 PM Sidi Gaber 10:20 PM Cairo | 4h 57m |
| Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line | Train 118 Stops
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| Train 88 AC Spanish | 6:08 PM Sidi Gaber 8:35 PM Cairo | 2h 27m |
| Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, major stations only as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Aswan | Train 88 Stops
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| Train 32 Russian | 6:32 PM Sidi Gaber 10:25 PM Cairo | 3h 53m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 32 Stops
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| Train 2026 Talgo | 7:05 PM Sidi Gaber 9:20 PM Cairo | 2h 15m |
| Non-stop service | Train 2026 Stops
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| Train 928 AC Spanish | 7:13 PM Sidi Gaber 9:50 PM Cairo | 2h 37m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 928 Stops
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| Train 1088 Abu Al-Hol + Sleep | 7:33 PM Sidi Gaber 10:00 PM Cairo | 2h 27m |
| Express — major stations only · Runs Sunday and Thursday only — sleeper and seated cars | Train 1088 Stops
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| Train 1130 AC Russian | 7:42 PM Sidi Gaber 10:15 PM Cairo | 2h 33m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 1130 Stops
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| Train 1008 Russian | 8:04 PM Sidi Gaber 10:55 PM Cairo | 2h 51m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 1008 Stops
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| Train 2008 VIP | 8:15 PM Sidi Gaber 10:40 PM Cairo | 2h 25m |
| Express — major stations only · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut | Train 2008 Stops
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| Train 1902 AC Spanish | 8:25 PM Sidi Gaber 11:35 PM Cairo | 3h 10m |
| Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Runs non-stop from Giza to Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut | Train 1902 Stops
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| Train 28 Russian | 8:33 PM Sidi Gaber 12:15 AM Cairo | 3h 42m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 28 Stops
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| Train 3006 AC Russian | 10:01 PM Sidi Gaber 12:25 AM Cairo | 2h 24m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 3006 Stops
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| Train 934 AC Spanish | 10:30 PM Sidi Gaber 12:50 AM Cairo | 2h 20m |
| Express — major stations only | Train 934 Stops
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Track Sidi Gaber → Cairo trains live — position and delay
Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.
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FAQ — Sidi Gaber to Cairo Trains
Are there trains from Sidi Gaber to Cairo throughout the day?
Yes, there are 39 trains daily between Sidi Gaber and Cairo, spread across the day: 15 in the morning, 9 midday/afternoon, 11 in the evening, 4 at night. The first train departs at 2:33 AM and the last at 10:30 PM.
What is the fastest train from Sidi Gaber to Cairo and how long does it take?
The fastest train is Talgo #2024, departing at 2:17 PM with a journey time of 2h 13m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#118) takes 4h 57m — a difference of 2h 44m, as it stops at 22 stations versus 0.
What is the cheapest train ticket from Sidi Gaber to Cairo?
The cheapest tickets start from 65 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 65 EGP, Third Class AC: 90 EGP, Second Class AC: 170 EGP, First Class AC: 220 EGP.
Which train is most comfortable from Sidi Gaber to Cairo?
26 of 39 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 926, 1904, 3008, 902, 906, 14, 900, 2022, 3024, 910, 912, 1082, 914, 2024, 916, 922, 196, 88, 2026, 928, 1088, 1130, 2008, 1902, 3006, 934, while trains 2, 1108, 8, 158, 1212, 132, 164, 18, 24, 118, 32, 1008, 28 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP or Talgo or Premium.
Should I book the Sidi Gaber — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?
Abu Al-Hol or VIP or Talgo or Premium trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (13 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Sidi Gaber station counter.
How many stops are there between Sidi Gaber and Cairo?
Stops range from 0 (train 926 — the fewest) to 22 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.