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Sidi Gaber to Tahta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 7 trains daily from Sidi Gaber to Tahta.
Departures from 5:58 AM to 10:30 PM. Journey time 8h 51m – 10h 28m.

  • Trains7 /day
  • First5:58 AM
  • Last10:30 PM
  • Duration8h 51m – 10h 28m
  • Fare105 – 400 EGP
  • Fastest934 AC Spanish
Trains from Sidi Gaber to Tahta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3008 AC Russian
5:58 AM Sidi Gaber
3:17 PM Tahta
9h 19m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 195 EGP
— —

Train 3008 Stops

  1. 5:58 AM Sidi Gaber
  2. 6:41 AM Damanhour
  3. 7:21 AM Tanta
  4. 8:30 AM Cairo
  5. 8:53 AM Upper Egypt
  6. 9:04 AM Giza
  7. 10:01 AM Wasta
  8. 10:27 AM Beni Suef
  9. 11:10 AM Maghagha
  10. 12:05 PM Minya
  11. 12:50 PM Mallawi
  12. 1:17 PM Dayrout
  13. 2:24 PM Asyut
  14. 2:59 PM Tima
  15. 3:17 PM Tahta

Train 3008 Photos

Train 3008 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 3008 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3008 live
Train 158 Russian
7:38 AM Sidi Gaber
6:06 PM Tahta
10h 28m 23 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
— —

Train 158 Stops

  1. 7:38 AM Sidi Gaber
  2. 8:21 AM Damanhour
  3. 9:08 AM Tanta
  4. 9:44 AM Banha
  5. 10:25 AM Cairo
  6. 10:48 AM Upper Egypt
  7. 10:59 AM Giza
  8. 12:02 PM Wasta
  9. 12:31 PM Beni Suef
  10. 12:54 PM Biba
  11. 1:09 PM Fashn
  12. 1:26 PM Maghagha
  13. 1:42 PM Beni Mazar
  14. 2:25 PM Minya
  15. 2:45 PM Abo Qurqas
  16. 3:19 PM Mallawi
  17. 3:32 PM Dayr Mawas
  18. 3:34 PM Dayrout
  19. 3:47 PM Qusiyyah
  20. 4:06 PM Manfalut
  21. 4:50 PM Asyut
  22. 5:21 PM Abo Tij
  23. 5:35 PM Sidfa
  24. 5:47 PM Tima
  25. 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 164 Russian
12:13 PM Sidi Gaber
10:17 PM Tahta
10h 4m 15 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
— —

Train 164 Stops

  1. 12:13 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 12:58 PM Damanhour
  3. 1:44 PM Tanta
  4. 2:06 PM Berket Saba
  5. 2:19 PM Quesna
  6. 2:34 PM Banha
  7. 3:15 PM Cairo
  8. 3:45 PM Upper Egypt
  9. 3:50 PM Giza
  10. 5:02 PM Wasta
  11. 5:31 PM Beni Suef
  12. 7:05 PM Minya
  13. 9:05 PM Asyut
  14. 9:36 PM Abo Tij
  15. 9:48 PM Sidfa
  16. 9:59 PM Tima
  17. 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 88 AC Spanish
6:08 PM Sidi Gaber
3:49 AM Tahta
9h 41m 13 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 400 EGP
— —

Train 88 Stops

  1. 6:08 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 7:23 PM Tanta
  3. 8:35 PM Cairo
  4. 9:40 PM Upper Egypt
  5. 9:54 PM Giza
  6. 10:51 PM Wasta
  7. 11:15 PM Beni Suef
  8. 11:58 PM Maghagha
  9. 12:14 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 12:55 AM Minya
  11. 1:35 AM Mallawi
  12. 1:57 AM Dayrout
  13. 2:50 AM Asyut
  14. 3:32 AM Tima
  15. 3:49 AM Tahta

Train 88 Photos

Train 88 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 88 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 88 live
Train 1008 Russian
8:04 PM Sidi Gaber
5:32 AM Tahta
9h 28m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 105 EGP
— —

Train 1008 Stops

  1. 8:04 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 8:43 PM Damanhour
  3. 9:37 PM Tanta
  4. 10:19 PM Banha
  5. 10:55 PM Cairo
  6. 11:28 PM Upper Egypt
  7. 11:39 PM Giza
  8. 12:58 AM Beni Suef
  9. 2:25 AM Minya
  10. 3:10 AM Mallawi
  11. 3:33 AM Dayrout
  12. 4:25 AM Asyut
  13. 5:01 AM Sidfa
  14. 5:14 AM Tima
  15. 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
8:25 PM Sidi Gaber
6:18 AM Tahta
9h 53m 12 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 400 EGP
— —

Train 1902 Stops

  1. 8:25 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 9:13 PM Damanhour
  3. 9:33 PM Itay Barud
  4. 9:52 PM Kafr Zayat
  5. 10:10 PM Tanta
  6. 10:54 PM Banha
  7. 11:35 PM Cairo
  8. 12:35 AM Upper Egypt
  9. 12:49 AM Giza
  10. 5:05 AM Asyut
  11. 5:25 AM Abo Tij
  12. 5:47 AM Sidfa
  13. 6:00 AM Tima
  14. 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
Train 934 AC Spanish
10:30 PM Sidi Gaber
7:21 AM Tahta
8h 51m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 290 EGP
  • First Class AC 400 EGP
— —

Train 934 Stops

  1. 10:30 PM Sidi Gaber
  2. 11:45 PM Tanta
  3. 12:50 AM Cairo
  4. 1:24 AM Upper Egypt
  5. 1:39 AM Giza
  6. 2:58 AM Beni Suef
  7. 4:25 AM Minya
  8. 6:20 AM Asyut
  9. 7:03 AM Tima
  10. 7:21 AM Tahta

Train 934 Photos

Train 934 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 934 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 934 live

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

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FAQ — Sidi Gaber to Tahta Trains

What are the Sidi Gaber to Tahta train schedules and prices?

There are 7 daily trains on the Sidi Gaber–Tahta route. First departure at 5:58 AM, last at 10:30 PM. Fares range from 105 EGP to 400 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC Spanish.
  • Journey time: from 8h 51m (fastest) to 10h 28m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Sidi Gaber to Tahta?

The fastest train is #934 (VIP) at 8h 51m, departing 10:30 PM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Sidi Gaber to Tahta train ticket?

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