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Train 1208-1209: Marsa Matruh → Cairo

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Train 1208-1209

Active · Russian · Marsa Matruh → Cairo

Stops at main towns as far as Damanhour · Continues from Moharam Beek as train 1208
Duration: 9h 20m · Stops: 24 stops · Distance: 503 km · Price: Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP

Train 1208-1209 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1208-1209 is a Russian service on the Marsa Matruh — Cairo route. Departs 8:00 AM, arrives 5:20 PM.
Journey time: 9 hours and 20 minutes. Total distance: 503 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 105 EGP.

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Train 1208-1209 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Marsa Matruh — 8:00 AM
Samla 8:11 AM 8:13 AM
Ras Hekmah 8:54 AM 8:57 AM
Fokah 9:12 AM 9:15 AM
Galal 9:39 AM 9:43 AM
Dabaa 10:04 AM 10:10 AM
Sidi Abd Rahman 10:31 AM 10:34 AM
Alamein 10:57 AM 10:59 AM
Ameed 11:19 AM 11:22 AM
Rowaysat 11:33 AM 11:36 AM
Hammam 11:44 AM 11:51 AM
Burj Arab O 12:06 PM 12:07 PM
Burj Arab Airport 12:20 PM 12:25 PM
Amreyah 12:43 PM 12:44 PM
Moharam Beek 1:15 PM 1:40 PM
Damanhour 2:25 PM 2:30 PM
Itay Barud 2:48 PM 2:52 PM
Kafr Zayat Held for train 2024 3:08 PM 3:09 PM
Tanta 3:47 PM 3:50 PM
Berket Saba 4:07 PM 4:08 PM
Quesna 4:19 PM 4:20 PM
Banha 4:32 PM 4:35 PM
Shobra Khemah 5:06 PM 5:06 PM
Cairo 5:20 PM —

Train 1208-1209 Photos

Train 1208-1209 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.

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FAQ — Train 1208-1209

Train 1208-1209 Overview

Train 1208-1209 is a Russian service operating on the Marsa Matruh — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 24 stations departing at 8:00 AM and arriving at 5:20 PM. Total journey time is 9 hours and 20 minutes covering 503 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1208-1209?

Train 1208-1209 Russian stops at 24 stations on the Marsa Matruh — Cairo route:

Marsa Matruh — Samla — Ras Hekmah — Fokah — Galal — Dabaa — Sidi Abd Rahman — Alamein — Ameed — Rowaysat — Hammam — Burj Arab O — Burj Arab Airport — Amreyah — Moharam Beek — Damanhour — Itay Barud — Kafr Zayat — Tanta — Berket Saba — Quesna — Banha — Shobra Khemah — Cairo

See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.

What is the route of Train 1208-1209?

Train 1208-1209's route starts from Marsa Matruh and ends at Cairo covering 503 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Sidi Abd Rahman (10:31 AM), Burj Arab Airport (12:20 PM), Tanta (3:47 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 1208-1209?

Train 1208-1209 departs Marsa Matruh at 8:00 AM, making its first stop at Samla at 8:11 AM, and arrives at Cairo at 5:20 PM. Total journey time is 9 hours and 20 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 1208-1209?

Train 1208-1209 ticket price from Marsa Matruh to Cairo: Third Class (Fan): 105 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1208-1209?

Train 1208-1209 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 8:00 AM departure. Advance booking also works via:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg
  2. The ENR mobile app
  3. Fawry payment outlets

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.