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Zefta to Alexandria Train Times Today & Fares

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2 trains run daily from Zefta to Alexandria. The first leaves at 11:04 AM and the last at 10:09 PM; the fastest is train 570-571 at 2 hrs 31 min. Fares range from EGP 50 to EGP 70. Trains leave from Zefta Train Station; all stop at Sidi Gaber before Alexandria Train Station. Source: Egyptian National Railways timetable, updated 18 August 2026.

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First train Train 570-571Russian ACfrom Zefta to Alexandria 2h 31m6 stops148 km

Zefta to Alexandria train timetable

2 trains by departure time.

Zefta to Alexandria train timetable
TrainTypeDepartureArrivalDurationStopsDistanceFares (EGP)NoteStops list
Train 570-571Russian AC2h 31m6 stops148 km
  • Third Class AC 70
Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel
Train 590-591Russiannext day2h 41m8 stops148 km
  • Third Class (Fan) 50
Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591
Mit Ghamer to Alexandria trains2 trains a day from Mit Ghamer · 1.6 km from Zefta Station

Arrival stations in Alexandria

Getting off in Alexandria
Sidi Gaber stationabout 7 min before Alexandria Alexandria Train StationArrival station

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Zefta to Alexandria train FAQ

How long is the train from Zefta to Alexandria?

The fastest, train 570-571, takes 2 hrs 31 min; the slowest, train 590-591, takes 2 hrs 41 min; half the trains arrive in 2 hrs 41 min or less, over 148 km; all trains stop at Damanhour, Tanta and Itay Barud.

When are the first and last trains from Zefta to Alexandria?

The first is train 570-571 at 11:04 AM and the last is train 590-591 at 10:09 PM: 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening.

How much is the Zefta to Alexandria train ticket?

EGP 50 to 70 depending on the train and class: Third Class (Fan) 50, Third Class AC 70.

Which station does the Zefta to Alexandria train leave from?

All trains leave from Zefta Train Station. Direct trains to Alexandria also run from Mit Ghamer (2). They arrive at Alexandria Train Station; 2 stop first at Sidi Gaber.

How do I book a Zefta to Alexandria train ticket?

Of the 2 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.