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Tahta to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Tahta to Cairo.
Departures from 12:40 AM to 11:47 PM. Journey time from 5h 56m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:40 AM
  • Last11:47 PM
  • Duration5h 56m
  • Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 320 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest977 AC Spanish

Tahta to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Tahta to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
12:40 AM Tahta
8:45 AM Cairo
8h 5m 19 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian
1:53 AM Tahta
8:10 AM Cairo
6h 17m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
2:39 AM Tahta
9:40 AM Cairo
7h 1m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 89 AC Spanish
4:44 AM Tahta
11:05 AM Cairo
6h 21m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 971 AC French
5:53 AM Tahta
1:40 PM Cairo
7h 47m 21 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
6:21 AM Tahta
1:20 PM Cairo
6h 59m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
7:29 AM Tahta
2:55 PM Cairo
7h 26m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
8:19 AM Tahta
5:15 PM Cairo
8h 56m 29 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish
9:13 AM Tahta
3:40 PM Cairo
6h 27m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian
10:19 AM Tahta
6:30 PM Cairo
8h 11m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 891 AC Russian
11:28 AM Tahta
5:45 PM Cairo
6h 17m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian
11:49 AM Tahta
7:25 PM Cairo
7h 36m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
12:36 PM Tahta
9:05 PM Cairo
8h 29m 28 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
12:55 PM Tahta
9:20 PM Cairo
8h 25m 27 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP
1:29 PM Tahta
7:40 PM Cairo
6h 11m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
3:15 PM Tahta
9:45 PM Cairo
6h 30m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 935 VIP
4:13 PM Tahta
10:10 PM Cairo
5h 57m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian
8:09 PM Tahta
2:35 AM Cairo
6h 26m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
8:44 PM Tahta
3:45 AM Cairo
7h 1m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 1013 Russian
9:03 PM Tahta
4:00 AM Cairo
6h 57m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
435 km Express — main towns
Train 999 AC French
10:46 PM Tahta
5:25 AM Cairo
6h 39m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish
11:09 PM Tahta
5:05 AM Cairo
5h 56m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 320 EGP
435 km Express — major stations only
Train 1903 AC Russian
11:47 PM Tahta
5:55 AM Cairo
6h 8m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
435 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Tahta to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Tahta to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Tahta and Cairo, spread across the day: 8 in the morning, 5 midday/afternoon, 3 in the evening, 7 at night. The first train departs at 12:40 AM and the last at 11:47 PM.

What is the fastest train from Tahta to Cairo and how long does it take?

The fastest train is AC Spanish #977, departing at 11:09 PM with a journey time of 5h 56m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 8h 56m — a difference of 3h, as it stops at 29 stations versus 6.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tahta to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 170 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 320 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tahta to Cairo?

15 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 185, 1009, 89, 971, 1011, 987, 159, 891, 81, 981, 983, 935, 999, 977, 1903, while trains 187, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

Should I book the Tahta — Cairo trip in advance or at the station?

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Tahta station counter.

How many stops are there between Tahta and Cairo?

Stops range from 6 (train 935 — the fewest) to 29 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.