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Girga to Tanta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 6 trains daily from Girga to Tanta.
Departures from 3:38 AM to 11:39 PM. Journey time 8h 23m – 10h 24m.

  • Trains6 /day
  • First3:38 AM
  • Last11:39 PM
  • Duration8h 23m – 10h 24m
  • Fare100 – 400 EGP
  • Fastest935 VIP
Trains from Girga to Tanta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 89 AC Spanish
3:38 AM Girga
12:17 PM Tanta
8h 39m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 270 EGP
  • First Class AC 370 EGP
— —

Train 89 Stops

  1. 3:38 AM Girga
  2. 3:54 AM Monshaa
  3. 4:05 AM Sohag
  4. 4:43 AM Tahta
  5. 5:00 AM Tima
  6. 5:35 AM Asyut
  7. 6:37 AM Dayrout
  8. 6:55 AM Mallawi
  9. 7:39 AM Minya
  10. 8:14 AM Beni Mazar
  11. 8:30 AM Maghagha
  12. 9:11 AM Beni Suef
  13. 9:38 AM Wasta
  14. 10:35 AM Giza
  15. 10:50 AM Upper Egypt
  16. 11:05 AM Cairo
  17. 12:17 PM Tanta

Train 89 Photos

Train 89 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 89 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 89 live
Train 157 Russian
10:38 AM Girga
8:59 PM Tanta
10h 21m 24 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 157 Stops

  1. 10:38 AM Girga
  2. 11:05 AM Sohag
  3. 11:32 AM Maragha
  4. 11:48 AM Tahta
  5. 12:05 PM Tima
  6. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  7. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  8. 1:09 PM Asyut
  9. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  10. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  11. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  12. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  13. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  14. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  15. 3:35 PM Minya
  16. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  17. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  18. 4:50 PM Fashn
  19. 5:07 PM Biba
  20. 5:25 PM Beni Suef
  21. 5:53 PM Wasta
  22. 6:55 PM Giza
  23. 7:11 PM Upper Egypt
  24. 7:25 PM Cairo
  25. 8:24 PM Banha
  26. 8:59 PM Tanta

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 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 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 157 live
Train 935 VIP
3:09 PM Girga
11:32 PM Tanta
8h 23m 9 stops
  • Second Class AC 270 EGP
  • First Class AC 370 EGP
— —

Train 935 Stops

  1. 3:09 PM Girga
  2. 3:35 PM Sohag
  3. 4:12 PM Tahta
  4. 4:30 PM Tima
  5. 5:05 PM Asyut
  6. 6:59 PM Minya
  7. 8:22 PM Beni Suef
  8. 9:40 PM Giza
  9. 9:56 PM Upper Egypt
  10. 10:10 PM Cairo
  11. 11:32 PM Tanta

Train 935 Photos

Train 935 photo gallery
VIP Egyptian Railways exclusive service coach exterior
VIP
VIP train second class seats Egypt
VIP
VIP train first class seats Egypt
VIP
VIP train bathroom interior Egypt
VIP

Train 935 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 935 live
Train 163 Russian
7:28 PM Girga
5:52 AM Tanta
10h 24m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 163 Stops

  1. 7:28 PM Girga
  2. 7:38 PM Usayrat
  3. 7:49 PM Monshaa
  4. 8:05 PM Sohag
  5. 8:24 PM Maragha
  6. 8:43 PM Tahta
  7. 8:59 PM Tima
  8. 9:08 PM Sidfa
  9. 9:32 PM Abo Tij
  10. 9:45 PM Asyut
  11. 11:44 PM Minya
  12. 12:33 AM Maghagha
  13. 1:42 AM Beni Suef
  14. 2:11 AM Wasta
  15. 3:15 AM Giza
  16. 3:30 AM Upper Egypt
  17. 3:45 AM Cairo
  18. 4:49 AM Banha
  19. 5:06 AM Quesna
  20. 5:19 AM Berket Saba
  21. 5:52 AM Tanta

Train 163 Photos

Train 163 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 163 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 163 live
Train 2007 Abu Al-Hol
9:10 PM Girga
5:37 AM Tanta
8h 27m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 400 EGP
— —

Train 2007 Stops

  1. 9:10 PM Girga
  2. 9:40 PM Sohag
  3. 11:00 PM Asyut
  4. 1:04 AM Minya
  5. 3:40 AM Giza
  6. 3:51 AM Upper Egypt
  7. 4:10 AM Cairo
  8. 5:37 AM Tanta

Train 2007 Photos

Train 2007 photo gallery
Abu Al-Hol Russian luxury second class train exterior
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol coach interior reclining blue leather seats
Abu Al-Hol
Russian luxury train amenities seat charger and reading light
Abu Al-Hol
Abu Al-Hol second class reclining seats close-up
Abu Al-Hol

Train 2007 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 2007 live
Train 1015 Russian
11:39 PM Girga
9:40 AM Tanta
10h 1m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 1015 Stops

  1. 11:39 PM Girga
  2. 11:49 PM Usayrat
  3. 11:59 PM Monshaa
  4. 12:24 AM Sohag
  5. 1:32 AM Asyut
  6. 2:50 AM Mallawi
  7. 3:30 AM Minya
  8. 4:21 AM Samalut
  9. 4:50 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 5:06 AM Maghagha
  11. 5:25 AM Fashn
  12. 5:42 AM Biba
  13. 6:01 AM Beni Suef
  14. 6:28 AM Wasta
  15. 6:55 AM Ayat
  16. 7:30 AM Giza
  17. 7:41 AM Upper Egypt
  18. 8:00 AM Cairo
  19. 9:01 AM Banha
  20. 9:40 AM Tanta

Train 1015 Photos

Train 1015 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 1015 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1015 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 26 April 2026

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FAQ — Girga to Tanta Trains

What are the Girga to Tanta train schedules and prices?

There are 6 daily trains on the Girga–Tanta route. First departure at 3:38 AM, last at 11:39 PM. Fares range from 100 EGP to 400 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Spanish, Russian, VIP, Abu Al-Hol.
  • Journey time: from 8h 23m (fastest) to 10h 24m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Girga to Tanta?

The fastest train is #935 (VIP) at 8h 23m, departing 3:09 PM.

Most comfortable: Talgo, VIP (Special), Premium and Abu Al-Hol trains offer wider seats, stronger AC and charging ports.

How do I book a Girga to Tanta train ticket?

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