13 trains run daily from Zefta to Santa. The first leaves at 4:56 AM and the last at 10:30 PM; the fastest is train 570-571 at 14 min. Fares range from EGP 10 to EGP 40. Trains leave from Zefta Train Station. 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 350 | Ordinary | 19m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 226 | Ordinary | 18m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 228 | Ordinary | 17m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 230 | Ordinary | 18m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 232 | Ordinary | 20m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 570-571 | Russian AC | 14m | Non-stop | 12 km |
| Express — main towns · Includes a car reserved for armed-forces personnel | |||
| Train 234 | Ordinary | 18m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 238 | Ordinary | 20m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 240 | Ordinary | 18m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 1114 | Ordinary | 15m | Non-stop | 12 km |
| Express — main towns · No service on Fridays or public holidays | |||
| Train 244 | Ordinary | 16m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station | |||
| Train 590-591 | Russian | 14m | Non-stop | 12 km |
| Express — main towns · Continues from Tanta as train 591 | |||
| Train 246 | Ordinary | 18m | 4 stops | 12 km |
| Local — stops at every station |
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The fastest, train 570-571, takes 14 min; half the trains arrive in 18 min or less, over 12 km; most trains stop at Nahtay, Samlaweyah and Monshaah Kubra.
The first is train 350 at 4:56 AM and the last is train 246 at 10:30 PM: 5 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 5 in the evening and 1 after midnight.
EGP 10 to 40 depending on the train and class: Improved 10, Third Class (Fan) 15, Third Class AC 40.
All trains leave from Zefta Train Station; some also stop at Nahtay (10 of 13, 5 km) and Samlaweyah (10 of 13, 6 km). Direct trains to Santa also run from Mit Ghamer (13) and Nahtay (10). They arrive at Santa Train Station; 10 stop first at Monshaah Kubra.
Of the 13 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 11 ordinary trains are sold only at the ticket office.
