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Train 196: Alexandria → Faiyum

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Train 196

Active · AC Russian · Alexandria → Faiyum

Express — major stations only
Duration: 6h 20m · Stops: 13 stops · Distance: 338 km · Price: Third Class AC 150 EGP

Train 196 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 196 is a AC Russian service on the Alexandria — Faiyum route. Departs 3:40 PM, arrives 10:00 PM.
Journey time: 6 hours and 20 minutes. Total distance: 338 km. Third Class AC ticket: 150 EGP.

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Train 196 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Alexandria — 3:40 PM
Sidi Gaber 3:48 PM 3:54 PM
Kafr Dawar 4:15 PM 4:17 PM
Abo Homos 4:32 PM 4:34 PM
Damanhour 4:49 PM 4:53 PM
Tanta 5:38 PM 5:42 PM
Banha 6:15 PM 6:20 PM
Cairo 7:00 PM 7:35 PM
Upper Egypt 7:48 PM 7:49 PM
Giza 7:55 PM 8:00 PM
Ayat 8:37 PM 8:40 PM
Wasta 9:05 PM 9:15 PM
Faiyum 10:00 PM —

Train 196 Photos

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Train 196 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 196

Train 196 Overview

Train 196 is a AC Russian service operating on the Alexandria — Faiyum route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 13 stations departing at 3:40 PM and arriving at 10:00 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 20 minutes covering 338 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 196?

Train 196 AC Russian stops at 13 stations on the Alexandria — Faiyum route:

Alexandria — Sidi Gaber — Kafr Dawar — Abo Homos — Damanhour — Tanta — Banha — Cairo — Upper Egypt — Giza — Ayat — Wasta — Faiyum

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

What is the route of Train 196?

Train 196's route starts from Alexandria and ends at Faiyum covering 338 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Abo Homos (4:32 PM), Banha (6:15 PM), Giza (7:55 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 196?

Train 196 departs Alexandria at 3:40 PM, making its first stop at Sidi Gaber at 3:48 PM, and arrives at Faiyum at 10:00 PM. Total journey time is 6 hours and 20 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 196?

Train 196 ticket price from Alexandria to Faiyum: Third Class AC: 150 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 196?

Train 196 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 3:40 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.