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Train 900

French AC
Express — major stations only

Train 900 is a French AC train from Alexandria to Cairo. It leaves at 8:15 AM and arrives at 11:20 AM. It takes 3 hrs 5 min with 4 stops on the way.

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Departs in 6 hrs 14 min Departs Alexandria3h 5mArrives Cairo 4 stops208 km

Train 900 timetable and stops in order

  1. Alexandria Departure station
  2. dep Sidi Gaber after 8m · 5 km · stops 5 min
  3. dep Damanhour after 56m · 61 km · stops 3 min
  4. dep Tanta after 1h 44m · 121 km · stops 5 min
  5. dep Banha after 2h 21m · 163 km · stops 4 min
  6. Cairo after 3h 5m · 208 km · final stop

Train 900 fares

Fares in Egyptian pounds. Book online on the Egyptian National Railways website obs.enr.gov.eg

From / toFirst Class ACSecond Class AC
Alexandria to Cairo220170
Tanta to Cairo130110
Alexandria to Tanta150120
Damanhour to Cairo170140
Banha to Cairo11090

Return train from Cairo to Alexandria

  1. Train 901VIP208 km Cairo3h 5mAlexandria
    4 stops

Other trains from Alexandria to Cairo

Alexandria to Cairo train times
  1. Train 3024Russian AC208 km Alexandria2h 55mCairo
    6 stops
  2. Train 1212Russian208 km Alexandria4h 10mCairo
    15 stops
  3. Train 910Abu El Hol208 km Alexandria2h 40mCairo
    3 stops
  4. Train 132Russian208 km Alexandria4hCairo
    12 stops

Train 900 FAQ

Where is train 900 now?

By the timetable it leaves Alexandria at 8:15 AM and reaches Cairo at 11:20 AM. Its live position and delay, shared by passengers on board, are in the EgyptTrains app.

Is train 900 a VIP train?

No, train 900 is a French AC train; its return train 901 is the VIP one.

What type of train is 900?

Train 900 is a French AC train, with First Class AC and Second Class AC.

How much is a ticket on train 900?

From Alexandria to Cairo: First Class AC EGP 220, Second Class AC EGP 170.

How do I book train 900?

Train 900 tickets are sold online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 8:15 PM the day before, by phone on 1661 until 7:15 AM, and at the station ticket office until departure at 8:15 AM, with standing tickets once seats sell out. Bring your passport. Classes: First Class AC, Second Class AC.