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Tanta to Alexandria trips schedule

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Tanta to Alexandria Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 40 trains daily from Tanta to Alexandria.
Departures from 12:12 AM to 11:37 PM. Journey time from 1h 28m.

  • Trains40 /day
  • First12:12 AM
  • Last11:37 PM
  • Duration1h 28m
  • Farefrom 40 EGP (cheapest) to 150 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest3007 AC Russian

Tanta to Alexandria Train Schedule

Trains from Tanta to Alexandria
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3007 AC Russian
12:12 AM Tanta
1:40 AM Alexandria
1h 28m 1 stop
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 129 Russian
4:00 AM Tanta
6:05 AM Alexandria
2h 5m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Local — stops at every station
Train 1 Russian
4:35 AM Tanta
6:45 AM Alexandria
2h 10m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 3 Russian
5:00 AM Tanta
7:10 AM Alexandria
2h 10m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Local — stops at every station
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
5:48 AM Tanta
7:20 AM Alexandria
1h 32m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 125 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
5:57 AM Tanta
7:50 AM Alexandria
1h 53m 3 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 584-585 AC Russian
6:25 AM Tanta
8:20 AM Alexandria
1h 55m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 585
Train 903 AC Spanish
7:34 AM Tanta
9:30 AM Alexandria
1h 56m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 119 Russian
7:50 AM Tanta
9:45 AM Alexandria
1h 55m 4 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Travels via the Minuf line
Train 7 Russian
8:05 AM Tanta
10:15 AM Alexandria
2h 10m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 1131 AC Russian
8:10 AM Tanta
9:55 AM Alexandria
1h 45m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 901 VIP
9:30 AM Tanta
11:15 AM Alexandria
1h 45m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 1015 Russian
9:50 AM Tanta
11:40 AM Alexandria
1h 50m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — main towns
Train 1109 AC Russian
10:16 AM Tanta
12:10 PM Alexandria
1h 54m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 566-567 AC Russian
10:25 AM Tanta
12:30 PM Alexandria
2h 5m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta to Alexandria as train 567
Train 911 VIP
11:20 AM Tanta
1:05 PM Alexandria
1h 45m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 570-571 AC Russian
11:40 AM Tanta
1:35 PM Alexandria
1h 55m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 1211 Russian
11:58 AM Tanta
2:25 PM Alexandria
2h 27m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 89 AC Spanish
12:25 PM Tanta
1:55 PM Alexandria
1h 30m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 913 AC Spanish
1:09 PM Tanta
2:50 PM Alexandria
1h 41m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 15 Russian
1:50 PM Tanta
4:00 PM Alexandria
2h 10m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 1203 Russian
3:18 PM Tanta
5:10 PM Alexandria
1h 52m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 919 AC Spanish
4:10 PM Tanta
6:05 PM Alexandria
1h 55m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 915 AC French
4:31 PM Tanta
6:15 PM Alexandria
1h 44m 2 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 21 Russian
5:09 PM Tanta
7:15 PM Alexandria
2h 6m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 923 AC Spanish
5:30 PM Tanta
7:25 PM Alexandria
1h 55m 4 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 3023 AC Russian
6:15 PM Tanta
7:55 PM Alexandria
1h 40m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 516-517 AC Russian
6:25 PM Tanta
8:10 PM Alexandria
1h 45m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 517
Train 23 Russian
6:30 PM Tanta
8:50 PM Alexandria
2h 20m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 921 AC Spanish
7:05 PM Tanta
8:35 PM Alexandria
1h 30m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 3009 AC Russian
8:22 PM Tanta
9:55 PM Alexandria
1h 33m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 3010-3011 AC Russian
8:37 PM Tanta
10:20 PM Alexandria
1h 43m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only · Continues from Tanta as train 3011
Train 157 Russian
9:06 PM Tanta
10:50 PM Alexandria
1h 44m 2 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 931 VIP
9:45 PM Tanta
11:35 PM Alexandria
1h 50m 3 stops
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 31 Russian
10:04 PM Tanta
12:15 AM Alexandria
2h 11m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 927 Abu Al-Hol
10:20 PM Tanta
11:50 PM Alexandria
1h 30m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 125 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 17 AC Russian
10:40 PM Tanta
12:25 AM Alexandria
1h 45m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 60 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 590-591 Russian
10:45 PM Tanta
12:50 AM Alexandria
2h 5m 6 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591
Train 29 Russian
11:09 PM Tanta
1:35 AM Alexandria
2h 26m 7 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 40 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
Train 935 VIP
11:37 PM Tanta
1:05 AM Alexandria
1h 28m 1 stop
  • Second Class AC 120 EGP
  • First Class AC 150 EGP
121 km Express — major stations only
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Tanta to Alexandria Trains

Are there trains from Tanta to Alexandria throughout the day?

Yes, there are 40 trains daily between Tanta and Alexandria, spread across the day: 15 in the morning, 6 midday/afternoon, 10 in the evening, 9 at night. The first train departs at 12:12 AM and the last at 11:37 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #3007, departing at 12:12 AM with a journey time of 1h 28m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#1211) takes 2h 27m — a difference of 59m, as it stops at 7 stations versus 1.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tanta to Alexandria?

The cheapest tickets start from 40 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 40 EGP, Third Class AC: 60 EGP, Second Class AC: 120 EGP, First Class AC: 150 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tanta to Alexandria?

24 of 40 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3007, 2007, 584-585, 903, 1131, 901, 1109, 566-567, 911, 570-571, 89, 913, 919, 915, 923, 3023, 516-517, 921, 3009, 3010-3011, 931, 927, 17, 935, while trains 129, 1, 3, 163, 119, 7, 1015, 1211, 15, 1203, 21, 23, 157, 31, 590-591, 29 run non-AC classes. Top class available: Abu Al-Hol or VIP.

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

Abu Al-Hol or VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (16 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Tanta station counter.

How many stops are there between Tanta and Alexandria?

Stops range from 1 (train 3007 — the fewest) to 7 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.