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Tima to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Tima to Cairo.
Departures from 12:04 AM to 11:26 PM. Journey time from 5h 39m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:04 AM
  • Last11:26 PM
  • Duration5h 39m
  • Farefrom 100 EGP (cheapest) to 300 EGP (highest)
  • Fastest935 VIP

Tima to Cairo Train Schedule

Trains from Tima to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1903 AC Russian
12:04 AM Tima
5:55 AM Cairo
5h 51m 5 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Runs non-stop after Asyut
Train 185 AC Russian
1:26 AM Tima
8:45 AM Cairo
7h 19m 18 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 1009 AC Russian
2:11 AM Tima
8:10 AM Cairo
5h 59m 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 187 Russian
2:56 AM Tima
9:40 AM Cairo
6h 44m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 89 AC Spanish
5:01 AM Tima
11:05 AM Cairo
6h 4m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 971 AC French
6:10 AM Tima
1:40 PM Cairo
7h 30m 20 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 1011 AC Russian
6:38 AM Tima
1:20 PM Cairo
6h 42m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 91 Russian
7:46 AM Tima
2:55 PM Cairo
7h 9m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 833 Russian
8:35 AM Tima
5:15 PM Cairo
8h 40m 28 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 987 AC Spanish
9:30 AM Tima
3:40 PM Cairo
6h 10m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, main towns after Asyut
Train 159 AC Russian
10:35 AM Tima
6:30 PM Cairo
7h 55m 21 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 891 AC Russian
11:45 AM Tima
5:45 PM Cairo
6h 8 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 157 Russian
12:15 PM Tima
7:25 PM Cairo
7h 10m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express, main towns as far as Cairo · Express, provincial capitals as far as Alexandria
Train 975 Russian
12:54 PM Tima
9:05 PM Cairo
8h 11m 27 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 81 AC Russian
1:13 PM Tima
9:20 PM Cairo
8h 7m 26 stops
  • Third Class AC 170 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 981 VIP
1:46 PM Tima
7:40 PM Cairo
5h 54m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express, main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals after Asyut
Train 983 VIP
3:33 PM Tima
9:45 PM Cairo
6h 12m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 935 VIP
4:31 PM Tima
10:10 PM Cairo
5h 39m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 1007 Russian
8:26 PM Tima
2:35 AM Cairo
6h 9m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 163 Russian
9:00 PM Tima
3:45 AM Cairo
6h 45m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Stops at main towns as far as Asyut · Express, provincial capitals as far as Cairo · Express, main towns as far as Alexandria
Train 1013 Russian
9:35 PM Tima
4:00 AM Cairo
6h 25m 12 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
418 km Express — main towns
Train 999 AC French
11:03 PM Tima
5:25 AM Cairo
6h 22m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 km Express — major stations only
Train 977 AC Spanish
11:26 PM Tima
5:05 AM Cairo
5h 39m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 230 EGP
  • First Class AC 300 EGP
418 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 — Tima to Cairo Trains

Are there trains from Tima to Cairo throughout the day?

Yes, there are 23 trains daily between Tima and Cairo, spread across the day: 8 in the morning, 6 midday/afternoon, 3 in the evening, 6 at night. The first train departs at 12:04 AM and the last at 11:26 PM.

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

The fastest train is VIP #935, departing at 4:31 PM with a journey time of 5h 39m. For comparison, the slowest train on this route (#833) takes 8h 40m — a difference of 3h 1m, as it stops at 28 stations versus 5.

What is the cheapest train ticket from Tima to Cairo?

The cheapest tickets start from 100 EGP for Third Class (Fan) class. Prices by class on this route: Third Class (Fan): 100 EGP, Third Class AC: 170 EGP, Second Class AC: 230 EGP, First Class AC: 300 EGP.

Which train is most comfortable from Tima to Cairo?

15 of 23 trains on this route are air-conditioned: trains 1903, 185, 1009, 89, 971, 1011, 987, 159, 891, 81, 981, 983, 935, 999, 977, while trains 187, 91, 833, 157, 975, 1007, 163, 1013 run non-AC classes. Top class available: VIP.

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

VIP trains on this route sell out fast in peak seasons — book ahead via the ENR app or enr.gov.eg. The regular trains (8 on this route) usually have same-day tickets at the Tima station counter.

How many stops are there between Tima and Cairo?

Stops range from 5 (train 1903 — the fewest) to 28 stations depending on the train. Fewer stops means a faster arrival; per-trip details are in the schedule above.