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Tanta to Zagazig trips schedule

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Tanta to Zagazig Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 13 trains daily from Tanta to Zagazig.
Departures from 5:00 AM to 9:15 PM. Journey time from 1h 17m.

  • Trains13 /day
  • First5:00 AM
  • Last9:15 PM
  • Duration1h 17m
  • Farefrom 17 EGP (cheapest) to 50 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest572-573 AC Russian

Tanta to Zagazig Train Schedule

Trains from Tanta to Zagazig
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1115 Improved
5:00 AM Tanta
6:25 AM Zagazig
1h 25m 7 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 227 Improved
5:40 AM Tanta
7:30 AM Zagazig
1h 50m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 3012-3013 AC Russian
5:50 AM Tanta
7:15 AM Zagazig
1h 25m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
76 km Express — major stations only · Continues from Tanta as train 3013
Train 588-589 Russian
6:45 AM Tanta
8:18 AM Zagazig
1h 33m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 25 EGP
56 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589
Train 229 Improved
8:05 AM Tanta
9:55 AM Zagazig
1h 50m 21 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 231 Improved
10:00 AM Tanta
11:55 AM Zagazig
1h 55m 21 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 235 Improved
12:25 PM Tanta
2:05 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 237 Improved
2:15 PM Tanta
4:10 PM Zagazig
1h 55m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 239 Improved
3:25 PM Tanta
5:15 PM Zagazig
1h 50m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 241 Improved
4:50 PM Tanta
6:25 PM Zagazig
1h 35m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 243 Improved
5:30 PM Tanta
7:10 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
Train 572-573 AC Russian
6:25 PM Tanta
7:42 PM Zagazig
1h 17m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 50 EGP
56 km Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 247 Improved
9:15 PM Tanta
11:00 PM Zagazig
1h 45m 20 stops
  • Improved 17 EGP
56 km Local — stops at every station
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Tanta to Zagazig Trains

Are there trains from Tanta to Zagazig throughout the day?

Yes, there are 13 trains daily between Tanta and Zagazig, spread across the day: 6 in the morning, 4 midday/afternoon, 3 in the evening. The first train departs at 5:00 AM and the last at 9:15 PM.

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

The fastest train is AC Russian #572-573, departing at 6:25 PM with a journey time of 1h 17m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#231) takes 1h 55m — a difference of 38m, as it stops at 21 stations versus 4.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tanta to Zagazig?

The cheapest tickets start from 17 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 17 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 25 EGP, Third Class AC: 50 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tanta to Zagazig?

2 of 13 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 3012-3013, 572-573, while trains 1115, 227, 588-589, 229, 231, 235, 237, 239, 241, 243, 247 run non-AC classes.

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

The AC trains here (2 of 13) are best booked a day ahead in peak seasons via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg; buying at the Tanta station counter also works.

How many stops are there between Tanta and Zagazig?

Stops range from 3 (train 3012-3013 — the fewest) to 21 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.