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Train 1212: Alexandria → Cairo

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Train 1212

Active · Russian · Alexandria → Cairo

Express — major stations only
Duration: 4h 10m · Stops: 17 stops · Distance: 208 km · Price: Third Class (Fan) 65 EGP

Train 1212 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 1212 is a Russian service on the Alexandria — Cairo route. Departs 9:25 AM, arrives 1:35 PM.
Journey time: 4 hours and 10 minutes. Total distance: 208 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 65 EGP.

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Train 1212 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Alexandria — 9:25 AM
Sidi Gaber 9:33 AM 9:37 AM
Kafr Dawar 9:58 AM 9:59 AM
Abo Homos 10:14 AM 10:15 AM
Damanhour 10:30 AM 10:33 AM
Itay Barud 10:52 AM 10:53 AM
Tawfiqiah 11:04 AM 11:05 AM
Kafr Zayat Held for train 910 11:15 AM 11:16 AM
Tanta Held for train 910 11:45 AM 11:50 AM
Berket Saba 12:07 PM 12:08 PM
Quesna 12:19 PM 12:20 PM
Banha 12:33 PM 12:36 PM
Toukh 12:48 PM 12:49 PM
Qaha 12:57 PM 12:58 PM
Qalyoub 1:10 PM 1:11 PM
Shobra Khemah 1:21 PM 1:22 PM
Cairo 1:35 PM —

Train 1212 Photos

Train 1212 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 1212

Train 1212 Overview

Train 1212 is a Russian service operating on the Alexandria — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 17 stations departing at 9:25 AM and arriving at 1:35 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 10 minutes covering 208 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 1212?

Train 1212 Russian stops at 17 stations on the Alexandria — Cairo route:

Alexandria — Sidi Gaber — Kafr Dawar — Abo Homos — Damanhour — Itay Barud — Tawfiqiah — Kafr Zayat — Tanta — Berket Saba — Quesna — Banha — Toukh — Qaha — Qalyoub — Shobra Khemah — Cairo

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

What is the route of Train 1212?

Train 1212's route starts from Alexandria and ends at Cairo covering 208 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Damanhour (10:30 AM), Tanta (11:45 AM), Toukh (12:48 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 1212?

Train 1212 departs Alexandria at 9:25 AM, making its first stop at Sidi Gaber at 9:33 AM, and arrives at Cairo at 1:35 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 10 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 1212?

Train 1212 ticket price from Alexandria to Cairo: Third Class (Fan): 65 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 1212?

Train 1212 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 9:25 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.