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Tala to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 15 trains daily from Tala to Cairo.
Departures from 5:08 AM to 9:17 PM. Journey time from 2h 27m.

  • Trains15 /day
  • First5:08 AM
  • Last9:17 PM
  • Duration2h 27m
  • Farefrom 28 EGP (cheapest) to 50 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest1190 AC Russian

Tala to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Tala to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1190 AC Russian
5:08 AM Tala
7:35 AM Cairo
2h 27m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
94 km Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 534 Improved
5:27 AM Tala
8:45 AM Cairo
3h 18m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 540 Improved
7:07 AM Tala
10:05 AM Cairo
2h 58m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 122 Improved
7:32 AM Tala
10:30 AM Cairo
2h 58m 18 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 124 Improved
8:27 AM Tala
11:05 AM Cairo
2h 38m 16 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 544 Improved
10:07 AM Tala
1:00 PM Cairo
2h 53m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 562 Improved
11:52 AM Tala
3:00 PM Cairo
3h 8m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 546 Improved
1:32 PM Tala
5:05 PM Cairo
3h 33m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 548 Improved
2:56 PM Tala
6:00 PM Cairo
3h 4m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 550 Improved
3:47 PM Tala
6:55 PM Cairo
3h 8m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 552 Improved
4:23 PM Tala
7:35 PM Cairo
3h 12m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 554 Improved
5:28 PM Tala
8:30 PM Cairo
3h 2m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 556 Improved
6:47 PM Tala
9:55 PM Cairo
3h 8m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Terminates at Minuf on the day before a public holiday
Train 118 Russian
7:43 PM Tala
10:20 PM Cairo
2h 37m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
94 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 558 Improved
9:17 PM Tala
12:10 AM Cairo
2h 53m 27 stops
  • Improved 28 EGP
94 km Local — stops at every station · Travels via the Minuf line
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Tala to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Tala to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 15 trains daily between Tala and Cairo, spread across the day: 7 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 4 in the evening. The first train departs at 5:08 AM and the last at 9:17 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #1190, departing at 5:08 AM with a journey time of 2h 27m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#546) takes 3h 33m — a difference of 1h 6m, as it stops at 27 stations versus 6.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tala to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 28 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 28 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 40 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tala to Cairo?

1 of 15 trains on this route is air-conditioned: train 1190, while trains 534, 540, 122, 124, 544, 562, 546, 548, 550, 552, 554, 556, 118, 558 run non-AC classes.

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

The AC trains here (1 of 15) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Tala station counter also works.

How many stops are there between Tala and Cairo?

Stops range from 6 (train 1190 — the fewest) to 27 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.