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Train 17: Cairo → Alexandria

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Train 17

Active · AC Russian · Cairo → Alexandria

Express — major stations only
Duration: 3h 5m · Stops: 6 stops · Distance: 208 km · Price: Third Class AC 90 EGP

Train 17 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 17 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Alexandria route. Departs 9:20 PM, arrives 12:25 AM.
Journey time: 3 hours and 5 minutes. Total distance: 208 km. Third Class AC ticket: 90 EGP.

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Train 17 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 9:20 PM
Banha 9:56 PM 10:01 PM
Tanta 10:31 PM 10:40 PM
Damanhour 11:23 PM 11:32 PM
Sidi Gaber 12:09 AM 12:18 AM
Alexandria 12:25 AM —

Train 17 Photos

Train 17 photo gallery
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Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
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Train 17 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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

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FAQ — Train 17

Train 17 Overview

Train 17 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Alexandria route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 6 stations departing at 9:20 PM and arriving at 12:25 AM. Total journey time is 3 hours and 5 minutes covering 208 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 17?

Train 17 AC Russian stops at 6 stations on the Cairo — Alexandria route:

Cairo — Banha — Tanta — Damanhour — Sidi Gaber — Alexandria

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

What is the route of Train 17?

Train 17's route starts from Cairo and ends at Alexandria covering 208 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Banha (9:56 PM), Damanhour (11:23 PM), Sidi Gaber (12:09 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 17?

Train 17 departs Cairo at 9:20 PM, making its first stop at Banha at 9:56 PM, and arrives at Alexandria at 12:25 AM. Total journey time is 3 hours and 5 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 17?

Train 17 ticket price from Cairo to Alexandria: Third Class AC: 90 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 17?

Train 17 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 9:20 PM 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.