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Cairo to Shobra Khemah Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 62 trains daily from Cairo to Shobra Khemah.
Departures from 4:10 AM to 11:30 PM. Journey time 14m19m.

  • Trains62 /day
  • First4:10 AM
  • Last11:30 PM
  • Duration14m – 19m
  • Fare20 – 40 EGP
  • Fastest533 Improved
Trains from Cairo to Shobra Khemah
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 533 Improved
4:10 AM Cairo
4:24 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 533 Stops

  1. 4:10 AM Cairo
  2. 4:24 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 533 Photos

Train 533 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 511 Improved
4:35 AM Cairo
4:49 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 511 Stops

  1. 4:35 AM Cairo
  2. 4:49 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 511 Photos

Train 511 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 119 Russian
5:00 AM Cairo
5:14 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 119 Stops

  1. 5:00 AM Cairo
  2. 5:14 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 119 Photos

Train 119 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 377 Improved
5:00 AM Cairo
5:18 AM Shobra Khemah
18m 1 stop
N/A

Train 377 Stops

  1. 5:00 AM Cairo
  2. 5:06 AM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 5:18 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 377 Photos

Train 377 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 593 Russian
5:00 AM Cairo
5:14 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 593 Stops

  1. 5:00 AM Cairo
  2. 5:14 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 593 Photos

Train 593 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 535 Improved
5:15 AM Cairo
5:29 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 535 Stops

  1. 5:15 AM Cairo
  2. 5:29 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 535 Photos

Train 535 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 941 AC Russian + Russian
5:15 AM Cairo
5:29 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP

Train 941 Stops

  1. 5:15 AM Cairo
  2. 5:29 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 941 Photos

Train 941 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Wide Seats

  • Ventilation

Train 321 Improved
5:50 AM Cairo
6:09 AM Shobra Khemah
19m 1 stop
N/A

Train 321 Stops

  1. 5:50 AM Cairo
  2. 5:56 AM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 6:09 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 321 Photos

Train 321 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 379 Improved
6:15 AM Cairo
6:31 AM Shobra Khemah
16m 1 stop
N/A

Train 379 Stops

  1. 6:15 AM Cairo
  2. 6:21 AM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 6:31 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 379 Photos

Train 379 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 537 Improved
6:20 AM Cairo
6:34 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 537 Stops

  1. 6:20 AM Cairo
  2. 6:34 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 537 Photos

Train 537 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 7 Russian
6:20 AM Cairo
6:34 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 7 Stops

  1. 6:20 AM Cairo
  2. 6:34 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 7 Photos

Train 7 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1205-1206 Russian
6:45 AM Cairo
6:59 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 1205-1206 Stops

  1. 6:45 AM Cairo
  2. 6:59 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 1205-1206 Photos

Train 1205-1206 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 539 Improved
7:20 AM Cairo
7:34 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 539 Stops

  1. 7:20 AM Cairo
  2. 7:34 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 539 Photos

Train 539 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1113 AC Russian
7:25 AM Cairo
7:39 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP

Train 1113 Stops

  1. 7:25 AM Cairo
  2. 7:39 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 1113 Photos

Train 1113 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 513 Improved
7:50 AM Cairo
8:04 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 513 Stops

  1. 7:50 AM Cairo
  2. 8:04 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 513 Photos

Train 513 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 381 Improved
8:30 AM Cairo
8:45 AM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 381 Stops

  1. 8:30 AM Cairo
  2. 8:36 AM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 8:45 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 381 Photos

Train 381 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 543 Improved
9:10 AM Cairo
9:27 AM Shobra Khemah
17m Direct
N/A

Train 543 Stops

  1. 9:10 AM Cairo
  2. 9:27 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 543 Photos

Train 543 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 967 Russian
9:30 AM Cairo
9:44 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 967 Stops

  1. 9:30 AM Cairo
  2. 9:44 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 967 Photos

Train 967 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 1211 Russian
10:10 AM Cairo
10:24 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 1211 Stops

  1. 10:10 AM Cairo
  2. 10:24 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 1211 Photos

Train 1211 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 383 Improved
10:20 AM Cairo
10:36 AM Shobra Khemah
16m 1 stop
N/A

Train 383 Stops

  1. 10:20 AM Cairo
  2. 10:26 AM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 10:36 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 383 Photos

Train 383 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 545 Improved
11:05 AM Cairo
11:20 AM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
N/A
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 545 Stops

  1. 11:05 AM Cairo
  2. 11:20 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 545 Photos

Train 545 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 951 Russian
11:30 AM Cairo
11:44 AM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 951 Stops

  1. 11:30 AM Cairo
  2. 11:44 AM Shobra Khemah

Train 951 Photos

Train 951 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 333 Improved
12:00 PM Cairo
12:14 PM Shobra Khemah
14m 1 stop
N/A

Train 333 Stops

  1. 12:00 PM Cairo
  2. 12:06 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 12:14 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 333 Photos

Train 333 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 547 Improved
12:05 PM Cairo
12:20 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
N/A

Train 547 Stops

  1. 12:05 PM Cairo
  2. 12:20 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 547 Photos

Train 547 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 15 Russian
12:15 PM Cairo
12:29 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 15 Stops

  1. 12:15 PM Cairo
  2. 12:29 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 15 Photos

Train 15 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 385 Improved
12:35 PM Cairo
12:52 PM Shobra Khemah
17m 1 stop
N/A

Train 385 Stops

  1. 12:35 PM Cairo
  2. 12:41 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 12:52 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 385 Photos

Train 385 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 949 AC Russian
1:10 PM Cairo
1:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 949 Stops

  1. 1:10 PM Cairo
  2. 1:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 949 Photos

Train 949 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 549 Improved
1:20 PM Cairo
1:36 PM Shobra Khemah
16m Direct
N/A
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 549 Stops

  1. 1:20 PM Cairo
  2. 1:36 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 549 Photos

Train 549 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 341 Improved
2:10 PM Cairo
2:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 341 Stops

  1. 2:10 PM Cairo
  2. 2:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 341 Photos

Train 341 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 523 Improved
2:10 PM Cairo
2:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 523 Stops

  1. 2:10 PM Cairo
  2. 2:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 523 Photos

Train 523 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 389 Improved
2:25 PM Cairo
2:40 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 389 Stops

  1. 2:25 PM Cairo
  2. 2:31 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 2:40 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 389 Photos

Train 389 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 121 Improved
2:30 PM Cairo
2:44 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 121 Stops

  1. 2:30 PM Cairo
  2. 2:44 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 121 Photos

Train 121 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 955 AC Russian
2:40 PM Cairo
2:55 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP
third-class car specific for army persons attached

Train 955 Stops

  1. 2:40 PM Cairo
  2. 2:55 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 955 Photos

Train 955 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 325 Improved
3:00 PM Cairo
3:16 PM Shobra Khemah
16m 1 stop
N/A

Train 325 Stops

  1. 3:00 PM Cairo
  2. 3:06 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 3:16 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 325 Photos

Train 325 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 551 Improved
3:10 PM Cairo
3:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 551 Stops

  1. 3:10 PM Cairo
  2. 3:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 551 Photos

Train 551 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 21 Russian
3:25 PM Cairo
3:39 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 21 Stops

  1. 3:25 PM Cairo
  2. 3:39 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 21 Photos

Train 21 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 343 Improved
3:40 PM Cairo
3:55 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 343 Stops

  1. 3:40 PM Cairo
  2. 3:46 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 3:55 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 343 Photos

Train 343 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 957 AC Spanish + Improved
3:40 PM Cairo
3:55 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
  • Second Class AC 40 EGP
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 957 Stops

  1. 3:40 PM Cairo
  2. 3:55 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 957 Photos

Train 957 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Wide Seats

  • Ventilation

Train 1191 AC Russian
3:50 PM Cairo
4:04 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class AC 25 EGP
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 1191 Stops

  1. 3:50 PM Cairo
  2. 4:04 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 1191 Photos

Train 1191 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 553 Improved
4:10 PM Cairo
4:25 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
N/A

Train 553 Stops

  1. 4:10 PM Cairo
  2. 4:25 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 553 Photos

Train 553 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 807 Russian
4:20 PM Cairo
4:34 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 807 Stops

  1. 4:20 PM Cairo
  2. 4:34 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 807 Photos

Train 807 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 23 Russian
4:30 PM Cairo
4:44 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 23 Stops

  1. 4:30 PM Cairo
  2. 4:44 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 23 Photos

Train 23 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 391 Improved
4:35 PM Cairo
4:51 PM Shobra Khemah
16m 1 stop
N/A

Train 391 Stops

  1. 4:35 PM Cairo
  2. 4:41 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 4:51 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 391 Photos

Train 391 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 835 Improved
4:45 PM Cairo
4:59 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 835 Stops

  1. 4:45 PM Cairo
  2. 4:59 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 835 Photos

Train 835 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 555 Improved
5:05 PM Cairo
5:21 PM Shobra Khemah
16m Direct
N/A
Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 555 Stops

  1. 5:05 PM Cairo
  2. 5:21 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 555 Photos

Train 555 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 563 Improved
5:30 PM Cairo
5:45 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
N/A

Train 563 Stops

  1. 5:30 PM Cairo
  2. 5:45 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 563 Photos

Train 563 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 393 Improved
5:40 PM Cairo
5:55 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 393 Stops

  1. 5:40 PM Cairo
  2. 5:46 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 5:55 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 393 Photos

Train 393 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 961 AC Russian
5:40 PM Cairo
5:54 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP

Train 961 Stops

  1. 5:40 PM Cairo
  2. 5:54 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 961 Photos

Train 961 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 525 Improved
6:05 PM Cairo
6:19 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 525 Stops

  1. 6:05 PM Cairo
  2. 6:19 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 525 Photos

Train 525 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 809 AC Russian + Russian
6:25 PM Cairo
6:39 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP

Train 809 Stops

  1. 6:25 PM Cairo
  2. 6:39 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 809 Photos

Train 809 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Wide Seats

  • Ventilation

Train 557 Improved
6:40 PM Cairo
6:54 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 557 Stops

  1. 6:40 PM Cairo
  2. 6:54 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 557 Photos

Train 557 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 969 AC Russian
7:20 PM Cairo
7:35 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP

Train 969 Stops

  1. 7:20 PM Cairo
  2. 7:35 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 969 Photos

Train 969 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Train 395 Improved
7:30 PM Cairo
7:45 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 395 Stops

  1. 7:30 PM Cairo
  2. 7:36 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 7:45 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 395 Photos

Train 395 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 123 Improved
8:00 PM Cairo
8:16 PM Shobra Khemah
16m Direct
N/A

Train 123 Stops

  1. 8:00 PM Cairo
  2. 8:16 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 123 Photos

Train 123 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 339 Improved
8:40 PM Cairo
8:54 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 339 Stops

  1. 8:40 PM Cairo
  2. 8:54 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 339 Photos

Train 339 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 561 Improved
9:25 PM Cairo
9:40 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
N/A

Train 561 Stops

  1. 9:25 PM Cairo
  2. 9:40 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 561 Photos

Train 561 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 29 Russian
9:30 PM Cairo
9:44 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 29 Stops

  1. 9:30 PM Cairo
  2. 9:44 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 29 Photos

Train 29 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 963 Russian
9:45 PM Cairo
10:00 PM Shobra Khemah
15m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 963 Stops

  1. 9:45 PM Cairo
  2. 10:00 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 963 Photos

Train 963 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 397 Improved
10:10 PM Cairo
10:25 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 397 Stops

  1. 10:10 PM Cairo
  2. 10:16 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 10:25 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 397 Photos

Train 397 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 35 Russian
11:10 PM Cairo
11:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP

Train 35 Stops

  1. 11:10 PM Cairo
  2. 11:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 35 Photos

Train 35 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 529 Improved
11:10 PM Cairo
11:24 PM Shobra Khemah
14m Direct
N/A

Train 529 Stops

  1. 11:10 PM Cairo
  2. 11:24 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 529 Photos

Train 529 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Train 327 Improved
11:30 PM Cairo
11:45 PM Shobra Khemah
15m 1 stop
N/A

Train 327 Stops

  1. 11:30 PM Cairo
  2. 11:36 PM Zawya Hamraa
  3. 11:45 PM Shobra Khemah

Train 327 Photos

Train 327 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 4 December 2025

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FAQ — Cairo to Shobra Khemah Trains

What are the Cairo to Shobra Khemah train schedules and prices?

There are 62 daily trains on the Cairo–Shobra Khemah route. First departure at 4:10 AM, last at 11:30 PM. Fares range from 20 EGP to 40 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Improved, Russian, AC Russian, AC Spanish.
  • Journey time: from 14m (fastest) to 19m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Cairo to Shobra Khemah?

The fastest train is #533 at 14m, departing 4:10 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Cairo to Shobra Khemah train ticket?

You can book an Cairo–Shobra Khemah 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, Cairo–Shobra Khemah 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 Cairo 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: Cairo 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 Cairo station you'll find restrooms and cafes in the waiting area.