14 trains run daily from Tanta to Santa. The first leaves at 3:30 AM and the last at 9:15 PM; the fastest is train 572-573 at 15 min. Fares range from EGP 10 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Tanta Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 9 October 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 303 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 1115 | Ordinary | 17m | Non-stop | 15 km |
| Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 337 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 227 | Ordinary | 22m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 588-589 | Russian | 17m | Non-stop | 15 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589 | |||
| Train 229 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 231 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 235 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 237 | Ordinary | 22m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 239 | Ordinary | 22m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 241 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 243 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 572-573 | Russian AC | 15m | Non-stop | 15 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 247 | Ordinary | 20m | 2 stops | 15 km |
| Local — stops at every station |
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The fastest, train 572-573, takes 15 min; half the trains arrive in 20 min or less, over 15 km; most trains stop at Mit Hebeish Q and Shobraqas.
The first is train 303 at 3:30 AM and the last is train 247 at 9:15 PM: 6 in the morning, 4 in the afternoon, 3 in the evening and 1 after midnight.
EGP 10 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 10, Third Class (Fan) 15, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Tanta Train Station; some also stop at Mit Hebeish Q (11 of 14, 5 km). Direct trains to Santa also run from Mit Hebeish Q (11). They arrive at Santa Train Station; 11 stop first at Shobraqas.
Of the 14 trains on this route, the 2 air-conditioned ones are booked online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, by phone on 1661 up to an hour before, or at the station until departure. The 12 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
