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Train 961: Cairo → Ismailia

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Train 961

Active · AC Russian · Cairo → Ismailia

Express — major stations only · Starts from El-Sharq platform
Duration: 2h 55m · Stops: 10 stops · Distance: 158 km · Price: Third Class AC 80 EGP

Train 961 Station Schedule

According to Egypt Trains, Train 961 is a AC Russian service on the Cairo — Ismailia route. Departs 5:40 PM, arrives 8:35 PM.
Journey time: 2 hours and 55 minutes. Total distance: 158 km. Third Class AC ticket: 80 EGP.

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Train 961 Station Schedule
Station Arrival Departure
Cairo — 5:40 PM
Shobra Khemah 5:54 PM 5:55 PM
Banha 6:24 PM 6:26 PM
Menyet Qamh 6:42 PM 6:44 PM
Zagazig 7:03 PM 7:10 PM
Abo Hammad 7:30 PM 7:32 PM
Tal Kabeer 7:42 PM 7:45 PM
Qassasin 7:59 PM 8:01 PM
Abo Swer 8:16 PM 8:18 PM
Ismailia 8:35 PM —

Train 961 Photos

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Train 961 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 961

Train 961 Overview

Train 961 is a AC Russian service operating on the Cairo — Ismailia route within the Egyptian National Railways network. The train stops at 10 stations departing at 5:40 PM and arriving at 8:35 PM. Total journey time is 2 hours and 55 minutes covering 158 kilometers.

What are the stops of Train 961?

Train 961 AC Russian stops at 10 stations on the Cairo — Ismailia route:

Cairo — Shobra Khemah — Banha — Menyet Qamh — Zagazig — Abo Hammad — Tal Kabeer — Qassasin — Abo Swer — Ismailia

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

What is the route of Train 961?

Train 961's route starts from Cairo and ends at Ismailia covering 158 kilometers. Key stations along the way with arrival times: Banha (6:24 PM), Abo Hammad (7:30 PM), Qassasin (7:59 PM).

What is the schedule of Train 961?

Train 961 departs Cairo at 5:40 PM, making its first stop at Shobra Khemah at 5:54 PM, and arrives at Ismailia at 8:35 PM. Total journey time is 2 hours and 55 minutes; per-station details are in the schedule above.

What is the ticket price for Train 961?

Train 961 ticket price from Cairo to Ismailia: Third Class AC: 80 EGP.

How do I book a ticket for Train 961?

Train 961 (AC Russian) usually has same-day tickets at any station counter along its route — just arrive well before its 5:40 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.