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Banha to Tahta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 5 trains daily from Banha to Tahta.
Departures from 9:45 AM to 10:55 PM. Journey time 7h 12m – 8h 50m.

  • Trains5 /day
  • First9:45 AM
  • Last10:55 PM
  • Duration7h 12m – 8h 50m
  • Fare85 – 330 EGP
  • Fastest1008 Russian
Trains from Banha to Tahta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 158 Russian
9:45 AM Banha
6:06 PM Tahta
8h 21m 20 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 158 Stops

  1. 9:45 AM Banha
  2. 10:25 AM Cairo
  3. 10:48 AM Upper Egypt
  4. 10:59 AM Giza
  5. 12:02 PM Wasta
  6. 12:31 PM Beni Suef
  7. 12:54 PM Biba
  8. 1:09 PM Fashn
  9. 1:26 PM Maghagha
  10. 1:42 PM Beni Mazar
  11. 2:25 PM Minya
  12. 2:45 PM Abo Qurqas
  13. 3:19 PM Mallawi
  14. 3:32 PM Dayr Mawas
  15. 3:34 PM Dayrout
  16. 3:47 PM Qusiyyah
  17. 4:06 PM Manfalut
  18. 4:50 PM Asyut
  19. 5:21 PM Abo Tij
  20. 5:35 PM Sidfa
  21. 5:47 PM Tima
  22. 6:06 PM Tahta

Train 158 Photos

Train 158 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
Russian
Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
Russian
Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
Russian
Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 158 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 158 live
Train 186 AC Russian
12:10 PM Banha
9:00 PM Tahta
8h 50m 16 stops
  • Third Class AC 155 EGP
— —

Train 186 Stops

  1. 12:10 PM Banha
  2. 12:50 PM Cairo
  3. 1:45 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 1:59 PM Giza
  5. 2:39 PM Ayat
  6. 3:09 PM Wasta
  7. 3:28 PM Nasser
  8. 3:42 PM Beni Suef
  9. 4:03 PM Biba
  10. 4:18 PM Fashn
  11. 4:36 PM Maghagha
  12. 5:45 PM Minya
  13. 6:27 PM Mallawi
  14. 7:30 PM Asyut
  15. 8:03 PM Abo Tij
  16. 8:15 PM Sidfa
  17. 8:27 PM Tima
  18. 9:00 PM Tahta

Train 186 Photos

Train 186 photo gallery
Russian AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train coach interior Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train third class seats Egypt
AC Russian
Russian AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Russian

Train 186 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 186 live
Train 164 Russian
2:35 PM Banha
10:17 PM Tahta
7h 42m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 164 Stops

  1. 2:35 PM Banha
  2. 3:15 PM Cairo
  3. 3:45 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 3:50 PM Giza
  5. 5:02 PM Wasta
  6. 5:31 PM Beni Suef
  7. 7:05 PM Minya
  8. 9:05 PM Asyut
  9. 9:36 PM Abo Tij
  10. 9:48 PM Sidfa
  11. 9:59 PM Tima
  12. 10:17 PM Tahta

Train 164 Photos

Train 164 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
Russian
Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
Russian
Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
Russian
Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 164 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 164 live
Train 1008 Russian
10:20 PM Banha
5:32 AM Tahta
7h 12m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
— —

Train 1008 Stops

  1. 10:20 PM Banha
  2. 10:55 PM Cairo
  3. 11:28 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 11:39 PM Giza
  5. 12:58 AM Beni Suef
  6. 2:25 AM Minya
  7. 3:10 AM Mallawi
  8. 3:33 AM Dayrout
  9. 4:25 AM Asyut
  10. 5:01 AM Sidfa
  11. 5:14 AM Tima
  12. 5:32 AM Tahta

Train 1008 Photos

Train 1008 photo gallery
Russian third class ordinary train coach exterior Egypt
Russian
Russian train fan-ventilated coach interior Egypt
Russian
Russian third class fan-ventilated train seats Egypt
Russian
Russian train bathroom Egypt
Russian

Train 1008 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1008 live
Train 1902 AC Spanish
10:55 PM Banha
6:18 AM Tahta
7h 23m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 250 EGP
  • First Class AC 330 EGP
— —

Train 1902 Stops

  1. 10:55 PM Banha
  2. 11:35 PM Cairo
  3. 12:35 AM Upper Egypt
  4. 12:49 AM Giza
  5. 5:05 AM Asyut
  6. 5:25 AM Abo Tij
  7. 5:47 AM Sidfa
  8. 6:00 AM Tima
  9. 6:18 AM Tahta

Train 1902 Photos

Train 1902 photo gallery
Spanish AC upgraded train coach exterior Egypt
AC Spanish
Spanish AC upgraded train second class seats Egypt
AC Spanish
Spanish AC upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC Spanish
Spanish AC train bathroom Egypt
AC Spanish

Train 1902 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 1902 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 23 April 2026

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FAQ — Banha to Tahta Trains

What are the Banha to Tahta train schedules and prices?

There are 5 daily trains on the Banha–Tahta route. First departure at 9:45 AM, last at 10:55 PM. Fares range from 85 EGP to 330 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Russian, AC Russian, AC Spanish.
  • Journey time: from 7h 12m (fastest) to 8h 50m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Banha to Tahta?

The fastest train is #1008 (Third Class (Fan)) at 7h 12m, departing 10:20 PM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Banha to Tahta train ticket?

You can book an Banha–Tahta train ticket four ways:

  1. Official ENR app (Android / iOS) — fastest, pay with Visa or mobile wallet.
  2. enr.gov.eg website — for desktop booking.
  3. Station ticket counter (up to 15 days in advance).
  4. Self-service ATMs inside major stations.

Do I need to print the ticket? No — the QR code in the app is enough; show it to the inspector. Save a screenshot if offline.

Official discounts
CategoryDiscount
Cancer patientsFree
Deaf childrenFree
Over 70 years oldFree (standard class)
War veteran + companion75%
Youth/sports groups (20+ members)66.6%
Military & police officers50%
Military academy students50%
Martyrs' families & injured (police/revolution)50%
Persons with disabilities50%
Youth/sports groups (1–19 members)50%
Red Crescent / Red Cross50%
Children aged 4–1050%
Pensioners (60+)50%

Booking usually opens 15 days before departure; sleeper and Talgo trains sell out fast during holidays.

What is the cancellation, refund and penalty policy?

Yes, Banha–Tahta tickets can be cancelled with partial refund per this official table:

Cancellation timeRefund
More than 24h before90%
Between 6h and 24h before75%
Less than 6h before50%
After departureNo refund

Note: Refund percentages above reflect ENR's known policy; verify with the ENR app or ticket counter before cancelling.

Riding without a ticket: you pay a multiplied fare penalty on the spot at the inspector's discretion. Always book before boarding.

What is the luggage policy on Egyptian trains?

ENR allows reasonable free luggage per passenger without registration:

  • One small carry-on + one large suitcase up to 30 kg free per passenger.
  • Place bags in the overhead rack or at the coach ends.
  • Oversized items or furniture require prior arrangement with ENR for separate shipment at extra cost.

Strictly prohibited:

  • Flammable materials (petrol, butane).
  • Firearms without a permit.
  • Live animals of any kind.
  • Items with strong odours.

Tip: Keep documents, wallet, phone and medicine in your carry-on; lock the large suitcase with a small padlock.

How do I find the platform and live train info at Banha station?

There are several ways to get live platform and train updates:

  1. Station screens: large departure boards show train number, platform and any delay.
  2. Egypt Trains app: "Track train" feature shows current location, next stop and delay.
  3. Hotline 1661: 24/7 enquiries.
  4. Our station page: Banha station with address and map.

Arrival tips:

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early to find your platform and board calmly.
  • Check the platform on the board right before departure — it can change last minute.
  • Coaches are numbered — match the coach number on your ticket to the platform marker.
  • At Banha station you'll find restrooms and cafes in the waiting area.