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Tanta to Zefta trips schedule

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Tanta to Zefta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 12 trains daily from Tanta to Zefta.
Departures from 5:00 AM to 9:15 PM. Journey time from 32m.

  • Trains12 /day
  • First5:00 AM
  • Last9:15 PM
  • Duration32m
  • Farefrom 15 EGP (cheapest) to 40 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest572-573 AC Russian

Tanta to Zefta Train Schedule

Trains from Tanta to Zefta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1115 Improved
5:00 AM Tanta
5:36 AM Zefta
36m 1 stop
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 227 Improved
5:40 AM Tanta
6:24 AM Zefta
44m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 588-589 Russian
6:45 AM Tanta
7:27 AM Zefta
42m 1 stop
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP
26 km Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 589
Train 229 Improved
8:05 AM Tanta
8:44 AM Zefta
39m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 231 Improved
10:00 AM Tanta
10:41 AM Zefta
41m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays
Train 235 Improved
12:25 PM Tanta
1:05 PM Zefta
40m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 237 Improved
2:15 PM Tanta
3:00 PM Zefta
45m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 239 Improved
3:25 PM Tanta
4:11 PM Zefta
46m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 241 Improved
4:50 PM Tanta
5:29 PM Zefta
39m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 243 Improved
5:30 PM Tanta
6:08 PM Zefta
38m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 km Local — stops at every station
Train 572-573 AC Russian
6:25 PM Tanta
6:57 PM Zefta
32m 1 stop
  • Third Class AC 40 EGP
26 km Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 247 Improved
9:15 PM Tanta
10:05 PM Zefta
50m 7 stops
  • Improved 15 EGP
26 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 Zefta Trains

Are there trains from Tanta to Zefta throughout the day?

Yes, there are 12 trains daily between Tanta and Zefta, spread across the day: 5 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 Zefta and how long does it take?

The fastest train is AC Russian #572-573, departing at 6:25 PM with a journey time of 32m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#247) takes 50m — a difference of 18m, as it stops at 7 stations versus 1.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tanta to Zefta?

The cheapest tickets start from 15 EGP for Improved class. Prices by class on this route: Improved: 15 EGP, Third Class (Fan): 20 EGP, Third Class AC: 40 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tanta to Zefta?

1 of 12 trains on this route is air-conditioned: train 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 — Zefta trip in advance or at the station?

The AC trains here (1 of 12) 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 Zefta?

Stops range from 1 (train 1115 — the fewest) to 7 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.