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Train 18: Alexandria → Cairo

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Train 18

Active · Russian · Alexandria → Cairo

Express — major stations only
Duration: 4h 5m · Stops: 16 stops · Distance: 201 km · Price: Third Class (Fan) 65 EGP

Train 18 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 18 is a Russian service on the Alexandria — Cairo route. Departs 1:10 PM, arrives 5:15 PM.
Journey time: 4 hours and 5 minutes. Total distance: 201 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 65 EGP.

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Train 18 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Alexandria — 1:10 PM
Sidi Gaber 1:18 PM 1:23 PM
Kafr Dawar 1:44 PM 1:45 PM
Abo Homos 2:01 PM 2:02 PM
Damanhour 2:17 PM 2:20 PM
Itay Barud 2:40 PM 2:41 PM
Tawfiqiah 2:52 PM 2:53 PM
Kafr Zayat 3:04 PM 3:05 PM
Tanta Held for train 2024 3:22 PM 3:36 PM
Berket Saba 3:53 PM 3:54 PM
Quesna 4:05 PM 4:06 PM
Banha 4:19 PM 4:22 PM
Toukh 4:34 PM 4:35 PM
Qaha 4:43 PM 4:44 PM
Shobra Khemah 5:01 PM 5:02 PM
Cairo 5:15 PM —

Train 18 Photos

Train 18 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 18

Train 18 Overview

Train 18 is a Russian service operating on the Alexandria — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 16 stations departing at 1:10 PM and arriving at 5:15 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 5 minutes covering 201 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 18?

Train 18 Russian stops at 16 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 — Shobra Khemah — Cairo

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

What is the route of Train 18?

Train 18's route starts from Alexandria and ends at Cairo covering 201 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Damanhour (2:17 PM), Tanta (3:22 PM), Toukh (4:34 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 18?

Train 18 departs Alexandria at 1:10 PM, making its first stop at Sidi Gaber at 1:18 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 5:15 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 5 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 18?

Train 18 ticket price from Alexandria to Cairo: Third Class (Fan): 65 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 18?

Train 18 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 1:10 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.