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Qalyoub to Minuf Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 19 trains daily from Qalyoub to Minuf.
Departures from 4:36 AM to 11:36 PM. Journey time 1h 4m – 1h 49m.

  • Trains19 /day
  • First4:36 AM
  • Last11:36 PM
  • Duration1h 4m – 1h 49m
  • Fare30 – 35 EGP
  • Fastest1191 AC Russian
Trains from Qalyoub to Minuf
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 533 Improved
4:36 AM Qalyoub
6:25 AM Minuf
1h 49m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 533 Stops

  1. 4:36 AM Qalyoub
  2. 4:39 AM Qleen B
  3. 4:44 AM Shalaqan
  4. 4:50 AM Qanatir N
  5. 5:00 AM Derwah
  6. 5:08 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 5:12 AM Shatanof
  8. 5:24 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 5:28 AM Hilwasi
  10. 5:33 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 5:40 AM Ashmun
  12. 5:46 AM Samadun
  13. 5:56 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 5:59 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 6:10 AM Shama
  16. 6:15 AM Kamshush
  17. 6:20 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 6:25 AM Minuf

Train 533 Photos

Train 533 photo gallery
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Train 533 Services

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  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 533 live
Train 119 Russian
5:26 AM Qalyoub
6:47 AM Minuf
1h 21m 9 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
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Train 119 Stops

  1. 5:26 AM Qalyoub
  2. 5:29 AM Qalyoub B
  3. 5:39 AM Qanatir N
  4. 5:50 AM Derwah
  5. 5:56 AM Shatanof
  6. 6:00 AM Hilwasi B
  7. 6:08 AM Hilwasi
  8. 6:16 AM Ashmun
  9. 6:24 AM Samadun
  10. 6:31 AM Ramlat Injib
  11. 6:47 AM Minuf

Train 119 Photos

Train 119 photo gallery
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Train 119 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 119 live
Train 535 Improved
5:44 AM Qalyoub
7:33 AM Minuf
1h 49m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 535 Stops

  1. 5:44 AM Qalyoub
  2. 5:47 AM Qalyoub B
  3. 5:55 AM Shalaqan
  4. 6:01 AM Qanatir N
  5. 6:11 AM Derwah
  6. 6:15 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 6:19 AM Shatanof
  8. 6:24 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 6:28 AM Hilwasi
  10. 6:40 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 6:47 AM Ashmun
  12. 6:53 AM Samadun
  13. 7:05 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 7:08 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 7:13 AM Shama
  16. 7:18 AM Kamshush
  17. 7:26 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 7:33 AM Minuf

Train 535 Photos

Train 535 photo gallery
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Train 535 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 535 live
Train 537 Improved
6:46 AM Qalyoub
8:26 AM Minuf
1h 40m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 537 Stops

  1. 6:46 AM Qalyoub
  2. 6:49 AM Qalyoub B
  3. 6:54 AM Shalaqan
  4. 7:04 AM Qanatir N
  5. 7:14 AM Derwah
  6. 7:18 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 7:25 AM Shatanof
  8. 7:29 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 7:33 AM Hilwasi
  10. 7:38 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 7:47 AM Ashmun
  12. 7:53 AM Samadun
  13. 7:59 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 8:02 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 8:07 AM Shama
  16. 8:12 AM Kamshush
  17. 8:20 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 8:26 AM Minuf

Train 537 Photos

Train 537 photo gallery
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Train 537 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 537 live
Train 539 Improved
7:46 AM Qalyoub
9:18 AM Minuf
1h 32m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 539 Stops

  1. 7:46 AM Qalyoub
  2. 7:49 AM Qalyoub B
  3. 7:54 AM Shalaqan
  4. 8:02 AM Qanatir N
  5. 8:14 AM Derwah
  6. 8:18 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 8:22 AM Shatanof
  8. 8:26 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 8:30 AM Hilwasi
  10. 8:35 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 8:42 AM Ashmun
  12. 8:49 AM Samadun
  13. 8:55 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 8:58 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 9:03 AM Shama
  16. 9:08 AM Kamshush
  17. 9:13 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 9:18 AM Minuf

Train 539 Photos

Train 539 photo gallery
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Train 539 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 539 live
Train 543 Improved
9:40 AM Qalyoub
11:24 AM Minuf
1h 44m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 543 Stops

  1. 9:40 AM Qalyoub
  2. 9:43 AM Qalyoub B
  3. 9:48 AM Shalaqan
  4. 9:54 AM Qanatir N
  5. 10:05 AM Derwah
  6. 10:14 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 10:18 AM Shatanof
  8. 10:22 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 10:26 AM Hilwasi
  10. 10:31 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 10:38 AM Ashmun
  12. 10:44 AM Samadun
  13. 10:50 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 10:53 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 10:58 AM Shama
  16. 11:03 AM Kamshush
  17. 11:16 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 11:24 AM Minuf

Train 543 Photos

Train 543 photo gallery
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Train 543 Services

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  • Luggage

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  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 543 live
Train 545 Improved
11:36 AM Qalyoub
1:05 PM Minuf
1h 29m 16 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 545 Stops

  1. 11:36 AM Qalyoub
  2. 11:39 AM Qleen B
  3. 11:44 AM Shalaqan
  4. 11:51 AM Qanatir N
  5. 12:02 PM Derwah
  6. 12:06 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 12:10 PM Shatanof
  8. 12:14 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 12:18 PM Hilwasi
  10. 12:21 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 12:28 PM Ashmun
  12. 12:33 PM Samadun
  13. 12:38 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 12:41 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 12:46 PM Shama
  16. 12:55 PM Kamshush
  17. 1:00 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 1:05 PM Minuf

Train 545 Photos

Train 545 photo gallery
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Train 545 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 545 live
Train 547 Improved
12:34 PM Qalyoub
2:03 PM Minuf
1h 29m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 547 Stops

  1. 12:34 PM Qalyoub
  2. 12:37 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 12:41 PM Shalaqan
  4. 12:48 PM Qanatir N
  5. 12:58 PM Derwah
  6. 1:02 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 1:06 PM Shatanof
  8. 1:10 PM Hilwasi
  9. 1:14 PM Hilwasi B
  10. 1:19 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 1:28 PM Ashmun
  12. 1:34 PM Samadun
  13. 1:40 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 1:43 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 1:48 PM Shama
  16. 1:53 PM Kamshush
  17. 1:58 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 2:03 PM Minuf

Train 547 Photos

Train 547 photo gallery
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Train 547 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 547 live
Train 549 Improved
1:48 PM Qalyoub
3:21 PM Minuf
1h 33m 16 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 549 Stops

  1. 1:48 PM Qalyoub
  2. 1:51 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 1:56 PM Shalaqan
  4. 2:04 PM Qanatir N
  5. 2:14 PM Derwah
  6. 2:18 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 2:22 PM Shatanof
  8. 2:26 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 2:30 PM Hilwasi
  10. 2:35 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 2:42 PM Ashmun
  12. 2:50 PM Samadun
  13. 2:56 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 2:59 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 3:04 PM Shama
  16. 3:09 PM Kamshush
  17. 3:14 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 3:21 PM Minuf

Train 549 Photos

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Train 549 Services

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  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 549 live
Train 121 Improved
2:56 PM Qalyoub
4:30 PM Minuf
1h 34m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 121 Stops

  1. 2:56 PM Qalyoub
  2. 2:59 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 3:04 PM Shalaqan
  4. 3:10 PM Qanatir N
  5. 3:20 PM Derwah
  6. 3:24 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 3:28 PM Shatanof
  8. 3:32 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 3:36 PM Hilwasi
  10. 3:45 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 3:52 PM Ashmun
  12. 3:58 PM Samadun
  13. 4:04 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 4:10 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 4:15 PM Shama
  16. 4:20 PM Kamshush
  17. 4:25 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 4:30 PM Minuf

Train 121 Photos

Train 121 photo gallery
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Train 121 Services

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  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 121 live
Train 551 Improved
3:36 PM Qalyoub
5:04 PM Minuf
1h 28m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 551 Stops

  1. 3:36 PM Qalyoub
  2. 3:39 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 3:44 PM Shalaqan
  4. 3:50 PM Qanatir N
  5. 4:00 PM Derwah
  6. 4:04 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 4:08 PM Shatanof
  8. 4:12 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 4:17 PM Hilwasi
  10. 4:22 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 4:29 PM Ashmun
  12. 4:35 PM Samadun
  13. 4:41 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 4:44 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 4:49 PM Shama
  16. 4:54 PM Kamshush
  17. 4:59 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 5:04 PM Minuf

Train 551 Photos

Train 551 photo gallery
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Train 551 Services

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  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 551 live
Train 1191 AC Russian
4:18 PM Qalyoub
5:22 PM Minuf
1h 4m 2 stops
  • Third Class AC 35 EGP
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 1191 Stops

  1. 4:18 PM Qalyoub
  2. 4:29 PM Qanatir N
  3. 4:59 PM Ashmun
  4. 5:22 PM Minuf

Train 1191 Photos

Train 1191 photo gallery
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Train 1191 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 1191 live
Train 553 Improved
4:37 PM Qalyoub
6:11 PM Minuf
1h 34m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 553 Stops

  1. 4:37 PM Qalyoub
  2. 4:41 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 4:47 PM Shalaqan
  4. 4:53 PM Qanatir N
  5. 5:03 PM Derwah
  6. 5:07 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 5:11 PM Shatanof
  8. 5:15 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 5:19 PM Hilwasi
  10. 5:26 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 5:33 PM Ashmun
  12. 5:39 PM Samadun
  13. 5:45 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 5:48 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 5:55 PM Shama
  16. 6:00 PM Kamshush
  17. 6:05 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 6:11 PM Minuf

Train 553 Photos

Train 553 photo gallery
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Train 553 Services

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  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 553 live
Train 555 Improved
5:32 PM Qalyoub
7:14 PM Minuf
1h 42m 16 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 555 Stops

  1. 5:32 PM Qalyoub
  2. 5:35 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 5:40 PM Shalaqan
  4. 5:48 PM Qanatir N
  5. 5:58 PM Derwah
  6. 6:05 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 6:09 PM Shatanof
  8. 6:13 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 6:17 PM Hilwasi
  10. 6:24 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 6:31 PM Ashmun
  12. 6:37 PM Samadun
  13. 6:43 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 6:46 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 6:56 PM Shama
  16. 7:01 PM Kamshush
  17. 7:06 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 7:14 PM Minuf

Train 555 Photos

Train 555 photo gallery
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Train 555 Services

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  • Luggage

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  • No Smoking

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Track train 555 live
Train 563 Improved
5:57 PM Qalyoub
7:40 PM Minuf
1h 43m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 563 Stops

  1. 5:57 PM Qalyoub
  2. 6:00 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 6:05 PM Shalaqan
  4. 6:17 PM Qanatir N
  5. 6:33 PM Derwah
  6. 6:37 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 6:41 PM Shatanof
  8. 6:45 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 6:49 PM Hilwasi
  10. 6:54 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 7:04 PM Ashmun
  12. 7:10 PM Samadun
  13. 7:16 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 7:19 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 7:24 PM Shama
  16. 7:29 PM Kamshush
  17. 7:34 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 7:40 PM Minuf

Train 563 Photos

Train 563 photo gallery
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Train 563 Services

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  • No Smoking

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Track train 563 live
Train 557 Improved
7:09 PM Qalyoub
8:50 PM Minuf
1h 41m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 557 Stops

  1. 7:09 PM Qalyoub
  2. 7:13 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 7:21 PM Shalaqan
  4. 7:27 PM Qanatir N
  5. 7:37 PM Derwah
  6. 7:45 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 7:49 PM Shatanof
  8. 7:53 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 7:57 PM Hilwasi
  10. 8:02 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 8:10 PM Ashmun
  12. 8:16 PM Samadun
  13. 8:22 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 8:25 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 8:30 PM Shama
  16. 8:35 PM Kamshush
  17. 8:45 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 8:50 PM Minuf

Train 557 Photos

Train 557 photo gallery
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Train 557 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 557 live
Train 123 Improved
8:30 PM Qalyoub
9:51 PM Minuf
1h 21m 7 stops
N/A
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Train 123 Stops

  1. 8:30 PM Qalyoub
  2. 8:33 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 8:44 PM Qanatir N
  4. 8:54 PM Derwah
  5. 9:00 PM Shatanof
  6. 9:09 PM Hilwasi
  7. 9:20 PM Ashmun
  8. 9:26 PM Samadun
  9. 9:51 PM Minuf

Train 123 Photos

Train 123 photo gallery
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Train 123 Services

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  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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Train 561 Improved
9:53 PM Qalyoub
11:25 PM Minuf
1h 32m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 561 Stops

  1. 9:53 PM Qalyoub
  2. 9:56 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 10:01 PM Shalaqan
  4. 10:08 PM Qanatir N
  5. 10:18 PM Derwah
  6. 10:22 PM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 10:26 PM Shatanof
  8. 10:30 PM Hilwasi B
  9. 10:34 PM Hilwasi
  10. 10:39 PM Mahallat Subk
  11. 10:46 PM Ashmun
  12. 10:55 PM Samadun
  13. 11:01 PM Badr Mosque
  14. 11:04 PM Ramlat Injib
  15. 11:09 PM Shama
  16. 11:15 PM Kamshush
  17. 11:20 PM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 11:25 PM Minuf

Train 561 Photos

Train 561 photo gallery
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Train 561 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 561 live
Train 529 Improved
11:36 PM Qalyoub
1:05 AM Minuf
1h 29m 16 stops
N/A
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Train 529 Stops

  1. 11:36 PM Qalyoub
  2. 11:39 PM Qalyoub B
  3. 11:45 PM Shalaqan
  4. 11:51 PM Qanatir N
  5. 12:02 AM Derwah
  6. 12:06 AM Kafr Sarawah
  7. 12:10 AM Shatanof
  8. 12:14 AM Hilwasi B
  9. 12:18 AM Hilwasi
  10. 12:23 AM Mahallat Subk
  11. 12:30 AM Ashmun
  12. 12:36 AM Samadun
  13. 12:42 AM Badr Mosque
  14. 12:45 AM Ramlat Injib
  15. 12:50 AM Shama
  16. 12:55 AM Kamshush
  17. 1:00 AM Kafr Sanabisah
  18. 1:05 AM Minuf

Train 529 Photos

Train 529 photo gallery
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Train 529 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 529 live

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

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FAQ — Qalyoub to Minuf Trains

What are the Qalyoub to Minuf train schedules and prices?

There are 19 daily trains on the Qalyoub–Minuf route. First departure at 4:36 AM, last at 11:36 PM. Fares range from 30 EGP to 35 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Improved, Russian, AC Russian.
  • Journey time: from 1h 4m (fastest) to 1h 49m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Qalyoub to Minuf?

The fastest train is #1191 (Third Class AC (Bahri)) at 1h 4m, departing 4:18 PM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Qalyoub to Minuf train ticket?

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