12 trains run daily from Zagazig to Santa. The first leaves at 4:45 AM and the last at 9:30 PM; the fastest is train 590-591 at 1 hr 8 min. Fares range from EGP 17 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Zagazig Train Station; all stop at Zefta. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 4 November 2026.
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| Train | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Stops | Distance | Fares (EGP) | Note | Stops list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train 226 | Ordinary | 1h 13m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 228 | Ordinary | 1h 11m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 230 | Ordinary | 1h 20m | 18 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 232 | Ordinary | 1h 26m | 18 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 570-571 | Russian AC | 1h 8m | 4 stops | 42 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 234 | Ordinary | 1h 14m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 238 | Ordinary | 1h 20m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 240 | Ordinary | 1h 23m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 1114 | Ordinary | 1h 14m | 6 stops | 42 km |
| Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 244 | Ordinary | 1h 17m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 590-591 | Russian | 1h 8m | 3 stops | 42 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591 | |||
| Train 246 | Ordinary | 1h 18m | 17 stops | 42 km |
| Local — stops at every station |
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The fastest, train 590-591, takes 1 hr 8 min; the slowest, train 232, takes 1 hr 26 min; half the trains arrive in 1 hr 17 min or less, over 42 km; all trains stop at Zefta, Mit Ghamer and Tafhna Ashraf.
The first is train 226 at 4:45 AM and the last is train 246 at 9:30 PM: 4 in the morning, 3 in the afternoon, 4 in the evening and 1 after midnight.
EGP 17 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 17, Third Class (Fan) 25, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Zagazig Train Station; some also stop at Zagazig University (11 of 12, 3 km), Shibat Nakariyah (9 of 12, 4 km) and Kafr Ashraf (9 of 12, 7 km). Direct trains to Santa also run from Zagazig University (11) and Kafr Ashraf (9). They arrive at Santa Train Station; 9 stop first at Nahtay.
Of the 12 trains on this route, the 2 air-conditioned ones are booked online on the ENR website or app from 15 days up to 12 hours before departure, by phone on 1661 up to an hour before, or at the station until departure. The 10 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
