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Train 901: Cairo → Alexandria

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Train 901

Active · VIP · Cairo Alexandria

Express — major stations only
Duration: 3h 5m · Stops: 6 stops · Distance: 208 km · Price: First Class AC 220 · Second Class AC 170 EGP

Train 901 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 901 is a VIP service on the Cairo — Alexandria route. Departs 8:10 AM, arrives 11:15 AM.
Journey time: 3 hours and 5 minutes. Total distance: 208 km. First Class AC: 220 / Second Class AC: 170 EGP.

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Train 901 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo 8:10 AM
Banha 8:49 AM 8:52 AM
Tanta 9:27 AM 9:30 AM
Damanhour 10:18 AM 10:21 AM
Sidi Gaber 11:02 AM 11:08 AM
Alexandria 11:15 AM

Train 901 Photos

Train 901 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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

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FAQ — Train 901

Train 901 Overview

Train 901 is a VIP service operating on the Cairo — Alexandria route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 6 stations departing at 8:10 AM and arriving at 11:15 AM. Total journey time is 3 hours and 5 minutes covering 208 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 901?

Train 901 VIP 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 901?

Train 901's route starts from Cairo and ends at Alexandria covering 208 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Banha (8:49 AM), Damanhour (10:18 AM), Sidi Gaber (11:02 AM).

What is the schedule of Train 901?

Train 901 departs Cairo at 8:10 AM, making its first stop at Banha at 8:49 AM, and arrives at Alexandria at 11:15 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 901?

Train 901 ticket prices from Cairo to Alexandria:

  • First Class AC: 220 EGP
  • Second Class AC: 170 EGP
How do I book a ticket for Train 901?

Train 901 is a VIP premium service — tickets sell out fast in peak seasons and holidays, so advance booking is recommended:

  1. Official website enr.gov.eg or the ENR app (booking opens days ahead)
  2. Fawry outlets across Egypt
  3. Station counter — if seats remain

For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.