Train 956
Active · Russian · Port Said → Cairo
Train 956 Station Schedule
According to Egypt Trains, Train 956 is a Russian service on the Port Said — Cairo route. Departs 1:20 PM, arrives 5:50 PM.
Journey time: 4 hours and 30 minutes. Total distance: 237 km. Third Class (Fan) ticket: 65 EGP.
| Station | Arrival | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said | — | 1:20 PM | |
| Qantara Gharb | 1:59 PM | 2:02 PM | |
| Sheikh Zayed | 2:28 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| Ismailia | 2:35 PM | 2:45 PM | |
| Abo Swer | 3:01 PM | 3:02 PM | |
| Qassasin | 3:18 PM | 3:19 PM | |
| Tal Kabeer | 3:33 PM | 3:35 PM | |
| Abo Hammad | 3:48 PM | 3:50 PM | |
| Zagazig | 4:10 PM | 4:20 PM | |
| Menyet Qamh | 4:41 PM | 4:43 PM | |
| Banha | 5:00 PM | 5:05 PM | |
| Shobra Khemah | 5:35 PM | 5:37 PM | |
| Cairo | 5:50 PM | — |
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Train 956 Services
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Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains.
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FAQ — Train 956
Train 956 Overview
Train 956 is a Russian service operating on the Port Said — Cairo route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 13 stations departing at 1:20 PM and arriving at 5:50 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 30 minutes covering 237 kilometers.
What are the stops of Train 956?
Train 956 Russian stops at 13 stations on the Port Said — Cairo route:
Port Said — Qantara Gharb — Sheikh Zayed — Ismailia — Abo Swer — Qassasin — Tal Kabeer — Abo Hammad — Zagazig — Menyet Qamh — Banha — Shobra Khemah — Cairo
See the schedule above for arrival and departure times at each stop.
What is the route of Train 956?
Train 956's route starts from Port Said and ends at Cairo covering 237 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Ismailia (2:35 PM), Tal Kabeer (3:33 PM), Menyet Qamh (4:41 PM).
What is the schedule of Train 956?
Train 956 departs Port Said at 1:20 PM, making its first stop at Qantara Gharb at 1:59 PM, and arrives at Cairo at 5:50 PM. Total journey time is 4 hours and 30 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.
What is the ticket price for Train 956?
Train 956 ticket price from Port Said to Cairo: Third Class (Fan): 65 EGP.
How do I book a ticket for Train 956?
Train 956 (Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 1:20 PM departure. Advance booking also works via:
- Official website enr.gov.eg
- The ENR mobile app
- Fawry payment outlets
For inquiries call the 24/7 hotline 1661.