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Train 23: Cairo → Alexandria

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Train 23

Active · Russian · Cairo → Alexandria

Express — major stations only
Duration: 4h 20m · Stops: 16 stops · Distance: 208 km · Price: Third Class (Fan) 65 EGP

Train 23 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 23 is a Russian service on the Cairo — Alexandria route. Departs 4:30 PM, arrives 8:50 PM.
Journey time: 4 hours and 20 minutes. Total distance: 208 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 65 EGP.

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Train 23 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 4:30 PM
Shobra Khemah 4:44 PM 4:45 PM
Qaha 5:01 PM 5:02 PM
Toukh 5:10 PM 5:11 PM
Banha 5:23 PM 5:26 PM
Quesna 5:38 PM 5:40 PM
Berket Saba Held for train 3023 5:51 PM 6:02 PM
Tanta Held for train 516-517 6:20 PM 6:30 PM
Kafr Zayat 6:47 PM 6:48 PM
Tawfiqiah 6:58 PM 6:59 PM
Itay Barud 7:11 PM 7:12 PM
Damanhour 7:33 PM 7:35 PM
Abo Homos Held for train 921 7:52 PM 8:02 PM
Kafr Dawar 8:15 PM 8:16 PM
Sidi Gaber 8:35 PM 8:43 PM
Alexandria 8:50 PM —

Train 23 Photos

Train 23 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 23

Train 23 Overview

Train 23 is a Russian service operating on the Cairo — Alexandria route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 16 stations departing at 4:30 PM and arriving at 8:50 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 20 minutes covering 208 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 23?

Train 23 Russian stops at 16 stations on the Cairo — Alexandria route:

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

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

What is the route of Train 23?

Train 23's route starts from Cairo and ends at Alexandria covering 208 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Banha (5:23 PM), Kafr Zayat (6:47 PM), Abo Homos (7:52 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 23?

Train 23 departs Cairo at 4:30 PM, making its first stop at Shobra Khemah at 4:44 PM, and arrives at Alexandria at 8:50 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 20 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 23?

Train 23 ticket price from Cairo to Alexandria: Third Class (Fan): 65 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 23?

Train 23 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 4:30 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.