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Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 12 trains daily from Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta.
Departures from 5:19 AM to 10:06 PM. Journey time 18m – 26m.

  • Trains12 /day
  • First5:19 AM
  • Last10:06 PM
  • Duration18m – 26m
  • Fare20 – 30 EGP
  • Fastest228 Improved
Trains from Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 226 Improved
5:19 AM Tafhna Ashraf
5:39 AM Zefta
20m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 226 Stops

  1. 5:19 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 5:22 AM Kafr Wazir
  3. 5:26 AM Dandit
  4. 5:33 AM Mit Ghamer
  5. 5:39 AM Zefta

Train 226 Photos

Train 226 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 226 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 226 live
Train 228 Improved
6:30 AM Tafhna Ashraf
6:48 AM Zefta
18m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 228 Stops

  1. 6:30 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 6:33 AM Kafr Wazir
  3. 6:37 AM Dandit
  4. 6:44 AM Mit Ghamer
  5. 6:48 AM Zefta

Train 228 Photos

Train 228 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 228 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 228 live
Train 230 Improved
8:28 AM Tafhna Ashraf
8:51 AM Zefta
23m 3 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 230 Stops

  1. 8:28 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 8:31 AM Kafr Wazir
  3. 8:36 AM Dandit
  4. 8:47 AM Mit Ghamer
  5. 8:51 AM Zefta

Train 230 Photos

Train 230 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 230 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 230 live
Train 232 Improved
9:29 AM Tafhna Ashraf
9:55 AM Zefta
26m 4 stops
N/A
— —

Train 232 Stops

  1. 9:29 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 9:32 AM Kafr Wazir
  3. 9:37 AM Dandit
  4. 9:43 AM Kom Nour
  5. 9:50 AM Mit Ghamer
  6. 9:55 AM Zefta

Train 232 Photos

Train 232 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 232 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 232 live
Train 570-571 AC Russian
10:41 AM Tafhna Ashraf
11:03 AM Zefta
22m 1 stop
  • Third Class AC 30 EGP
— third-class car specific for army persons attached

Train 570-571 Stops

  1. 10:41 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 10:56 AM Mit Ghamer
  3. 11:03 AM Zefta

Train 570-571 Photos

Train 570-571 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 570-571 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 570-571 live
Train 234 Improved
12:56 PM Tafhna Ashraf
1:15 PM Zefta
19m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 234 Stops

  1. 12:56 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 12:59 PM Kafr Wazir
  3. 1:03 PM Dandit
  4. 1:11 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 1:15 PM Zefta

Train 234 Photos

Train 234 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 234 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 234 live
Train 238 Improved
3:06 PM Tafhna Ashraf
3:27 PM Zefta
21m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 238 Stops

  1. 3:06 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 3:09 PM Kafr Wazir
  3. 3:14 PM Dandit
  4. 3:22 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 3:27 PM Zefta

Train 238 Photos

Train 238 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 238 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 238 live
Train 240 Improved
5:14 PM Tafhna Ashraf
5:35 PM Zefta
21m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 240 Stops

  1. 5:14 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 5:17 PM Kafr Wazir
  3. 5:22 PM Dandit
  4. 5:29 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 5:35 PM Zefta

Train 240 Photos

Train 240 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 240 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 240 live
Train 1114 Improved
6:01 PM Tafhna Ashraf
6:23 PM Zefta
22m 1 stop
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 1114 Stops

  1. 6:01 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 6:17 PM Mit Ghamer
  3. 6:23 PM Zefta

Train 1114 Photos

Train 1114 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 1114 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1114 live
Train 244 Improved
7:50 PM Tafhna Ashraf
8:09 PM Zefta
19m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 244 Stops

  1. 7:50 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 7:53 PM Kafr Wazir
  3. 7:57 PM Dandit
  4. 8:05 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 8:09 PM Zefta

Train 244 Photos

Train 244 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 244 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 244 live
Train 590-591 Russian
9:47 PM Tafhna Ashraf
10:08 PM Zefta
21m 1 stop
  • Third Class (Fan) 20 EGP
— —

Train 590-591 Stops

  1. 9:47 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 10:01 PM Mit Ghamer
  3. 10:08 PM Zefta

Train 590-591 Photos

Train 590-591 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 590-591 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 590-591 live
Train 246 Improved
10:06 PM Tafhna Ashraf
10:29 PM Zefta
23m 3 stops
N/A
— —

Train 246 Stops

  1. 10:06 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  2. 10:09 PM Kafr Wazir
  3. 10:17 PM Dandit
  4. 10:24 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 10:29 PM Zefta

Train 246 Photos

Train 246 photo gallery
Improved class Egyptian train coach exterior
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train coach interior
Improved
Improved class distinctive third class ordinary seats Egypt
Improved
Improved class Egyptian train bathroom
Improved

Train 246 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 246 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 31 July 2025

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FAQ — Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta Trains

What are the Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta train schedules and prices?

There are 12 daily trains on the Tafhna Ashraf–Zefta route. First departure at 5:19 AM, last at 10:06 PM. Fares range from 20 EGP to 30 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Improved, AC Russian, Russian.
  • Journey time: from 18m (fastest) to 26m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta?

The fastest train is #228 at 18m, departing 6:30 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Tafhna Ashraf to Zefta train ticket?

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