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Tahta to Cairo Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 23 trains daily from Tahta to Cairo.
Departures from 12:40 AM to 11:47 PM. Journey time 5h 56m – 9h 20m.

  • Trains23 /day
  • First12:40 AM
  • Last11:47 PM
  • Duration5h 56m – 9h 20m
  • Fare85 – 280 EGP
  • Fastest977 AC Spanish
Trains from Tahta to Cairo
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
12:40 AM Tahta
8:45 AM Cairo
8h 5m 19 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 185 Stops

  1. 12:40 AM Tahta
  2. 12:51 AM Tima
  3. 1:34 AM Sidfa
  4. 1:46 AM Abo Tij
  5. 2:10 AM Asyut
  6. 3:31 AM Mallawi
  7. 3:55 AM Abo Qurqas
  8. 4:20 AM Minya
  9. 4:46 AM Samalut
  10. 5:00 AM Matay
  11. 5:10 AM Beni Mazar
  12. 5:25 AM Maghagha
  13. 5:42 AM Fashn
  14. 6:14 AM Biba
  15. 6:34 AM Beni Suef
  16. 6:46 AM Nasser
  17. 7:07 AM Wasta
  18. 7:35 AM Ayat
  19. 8:15 AM Giza
  20. 8:29 AM Upper Egypt
  21. 8:45 AM Cairo

Train 185 Photos

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Train 185 Services

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Train 1009 AC Russian
1:53 AM Tahta
8:10 AM Cairo
6h 17m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 1009 Stops

  1. 1:53 AM Tahta
  2. 2:10 AM Tima
  3. 2:45 AM Asyut
  4. 3:49 AM Dayrout
  5. 4:10 AM Mallawi
  6. 4:54 AM Minya
  7. 5:41 AM Maghagha
  8. 6:23 AM Beni Suef
  9. 7:40 AM Giza
  10. 7:56 AM Upper Egypt
  11. 8:10 AM Cairo

Train 1009 Photos

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Train 1009 Services

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Train 187 Russian
2:49 AM Tahta
10:55 AM Cairo
8h 6m 16 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 187 Stops

  1. 2:49 AM Tahta
  2. 3:15 AM Tima
  3. 3:34 AM Sidfa
  4. 3:46 AM Abo Tij
  5. 4:10 AM Asyut
  6. 5:46 AM Dayrout
  7. 6:04 AM Dayr Mawas
  8. 6:17 AM Mallawi
  9. 6:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  10. 6:09 AM Minya
  11. 7:59 AM Maghagha
  12. 8:17 AM Fashn
  13. 8:49 AM Beni Suef
  14. 9:18 AM Wasta
  15. 9:45 AM Ayat
  16. 10:25 AM Giza
  17. 10:41 AM Upper Egypt
  18. 10:55 AM Cairo

Train 187 Photos

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Train 187 Services

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Train 89 AC Spanish
4:44 AM Tahta
11:05 AM Cairo
6h 21m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 89 Stops

  1. 4:44 AM Tahta
  2. 5:00 AM Tima
  3. 5:35 AM Asyut
  4. 6:37 AM Dayrout
  5. 6:55 AM Mallawi
  6. 7:39 AM Minya
  7. 8:14 AM Beni Mazar
  8. 8:30 AM Maghagha
  9. 9:11 AM Beni Suef
  10. 9:38 AM Wasta
  11. 10:35 AM Giza
  12. 10:50 AM Upper Egypt
  13. 11:05 AM Cairo

Train 89 Photos

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Train 89 Services

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Train 971 AC French
5:53 AM Tahta
1:40 PM Cairo
7h 47m 21 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 971 Stops

  1. 5:53 AM Tahta
  2. 6:09 AM Tima
  3. 6:20 AM Sidfa
  4. 6:31 AM Abo Tij
  5. 6:55 AM Asyut
  6. 7:25 AM Manfalut
  7. 7:55 AM Qusiyyah
  8. 8:11 AM Dayrout
  9. 8:23 AM Dayr Mawas
  10. 8:35 AM Mallawi
  11. 9:24 AM Minya
  12. 9:46 AM Samalut
  13. 10:00 AM Matay
  14. 10:10 AM Beni Mazar
  15. 10:25 AM Maghagha
  16. 10:41 AM Fashn
  17. 10:58 AM Biba
  18. 11:19 AM Beni Suef
  19. 12:03 PM Wasta
  20. 12:30 PM Ayat
  21. 1:10 PM Giza
  22. 1:26 PM Upper Egypt
  23. 1:40 PM Cairo

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Train 971 Services

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Track train 971 live
Train 1011 AC Russian
6:21 AM Tahta
1:20 PM Cairo
6h 59m 12 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 1011 Stops

  1. 6:21 AM Tahta
  2. 6:36 AM Tima
  3. 6:49 AM Sidfa
  4. 7:00 AM Abo Tij
  5. 7:25 AM Asyut
  6. 8:20 AM Qusiyyah
  7. 8:38 AM Dayrout
  8. 9:00 AM Mallawi
  9. 9:40 AM Minya
  10. 10:34 AM Beni Mazar
  11. 11:33 AM Beni Suef
  12. 12:50 PM Giza
  13. 1:05 PM Upper Egypt
  14. 1:20 PM Cairo

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Train 1011 Services

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Train 91 Russian
7:29 AM Tahta
2:55 PM Cairo
7h 26m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 91 Stops

  1. 7:29 AM Tahta
  2. 7:45 AM Tima
  3. 7:54 AM Sidfa
  4. 8:06 AM Abo Tij
  5. 8:30 AM Asyut
  6. 9:41 AM Dayrout
  7. 10:04 AM Mallawi
  8. 10:59 AM Minya
  9. 11:52 AM Maghagha
  10. 12:11 PM Fashn
  11. 12:46 PM Beni Suef
  12. 1:18 PM Wasta
  13. 2:27 PM Giza
  14. 2:41 PM Upper Egypt
  15. 2:55 PM Cairo

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Train 833 Russian
8:19 AM Tahta
5:15 PM Cairo
8h 56m 29 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 833 Stops

  1. 8:19 AM Tahta
  2. 8:34 AM Tima
  3. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  4. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  5. 9:20 AM Asyut
  6. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  7. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  8. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  9. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  10. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  11. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  12. 11:17 AM Rawda
  13. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  14. 12:29 PM Minya
  15. 12:38 PM Damaris
  16. 12:55 PM Samalut
  17. 1:09 PM Matay
  18. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  19. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  20. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  21. 1:57 PM Fashn
  22. 2:14 PM Biba
  23. 2:36 PM Beni Suef
  24. 2:47 PM Nasser
  25. 3:08 PM Wasta
  26. 3:57 PM Ayat
  27. 4:19 PM Badrshein
  28. 4:26 PM Hawamdeyya
  29. 4:45 PM Giza
  30. 5:01 PM Upper Egypt
  31. 5:15 PM Cairo

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Train 833 Services

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Train 987 AC Spanish
9:13 AM Tahta
3:40 PM Cairo
6h 27m 11 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 987 Stops

  1. 9:13 AM Tahta
  2. 9:28 AM Tima
  3. 9:46 AM Abo Tij
  4. 10:10 AM Asyut
  5. 10:49 AM Manfalut
  6. 11:07 AM Qusiyyah
  7. 11:35 AM Mallawi
  8. 12:19 PM Minya
  9. 1:08 PM Maghagha
  10. 1:52 PM Beni Suef
  11. 3:10 PM Giza
  12. 3:26 PM Upper Egypt
  13. 3:40 PM Cairo

Train 987 Photos

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Train 987 Services

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Track train 987 live
Train 159 AC Russian
10:19 AM Tahta
7:00 PM Cairo
8h 41m 22 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 159 Stops

  1. 10:19 AM Tahta
  2. 10:34 AM Tima
  3. 10:43 AM Sidfa
  4. 10:56 AM Abo Tij
  5. 11:20 AM Asyut
  6. 11:59 AM Manfalut
  7. 12:34 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 12:51 PM Dayrout
  9. 1:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  10. 1:17 PM Mallawi
  11. 1:42 PM Abo Qurqas
  12. 2:14 PM Minya
  13. 2:36 PM Samalut
  14. 3:09 PM Matay
  15. 3:39 PM Beni Mazar
  16. 3:55 PM Maghagha
  17. 4:38 PM Beni Suef
  18. 5:14 PM Wasta
  19. 5:42 PM Ayat
  20. 6:04 PM Badrshein
  21. 6:11 PM Hawamdeyya
  22. 6:30 PM Giza
  23. 6:44 PM Upper Egypt
  24. 7:00 PM Cairo

Train 159 Photos

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Train 159 Services

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Train 891 AC Russian
11:28 AM Tahta
5:45 PM Cairo
6h 17m 9 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 891 Stops

  1. 11:28 AM Tahta
  2. 11:44 AM Tima
  3. 11:55 AM Sidfa
  4. 12:25 PM Asyut
  5. 1:27 PM Dayrout
  6. 1:45 PM Mallawi
  7. 2:29 PM Minya
  8. 3:52 PM Beni Suef
  9. 5:10 PM Giza
  10. 5:31 PM Upper Egypt
  11. 5:45 PM Cairo

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Train 157 Russian
11:49 AM Tahta
7:25 PM Cairo
7h 36m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 157 Stops

  1. 11:49 AM Tahta
  2. 12:05 PM Tima
  3. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  4. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  5. 1:09 PM Asyut
  6. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  7. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  9. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  10. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  11. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  12. 3:35 PM Minya
  13. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  14. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  15. 4:50 PM Fashn
  16. 5:07 PM Biba
  17. 5:25 PM Beni Suef
  18. 5:53 PM Wasta
  19. 6:55 PM Giza
  20. 7:11 PM Upper Egypt
  21. 7:25 PM Cairo

Train 157 Photos

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Train 157 Services

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Train 975 Russian
12:36 PM Tahta
9:15 PM Cairo
8h 39m 28 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 975 Stops

  1. 12:36 PM Tahta
  2. 12:53 PM Tima
  3. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  4. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  5. 1:40 PM Asyut
  6. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  7. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  8. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  9. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  10. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  11. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  12. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  13. 4:01 PM Rawda
  14. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  15. 4:40 PM Minya
  16. 4:54 PM Damaris
  17. 5:12 PM Samalut
  18. 5:27 PM Matay
  19. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  20. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  21. 6:14 PM Fashn
  22. 6:32 PM Biba
  23. 6:52 PM Beni Suef
  24. 7:02 PM Nasser
  25. 7:21 PM Ashmant
  26. 7:36 PM Wasta
  27. 8:04 PM Ayat
  28. 8:45 PM Giza
  29. 8:59 PM Upper Egypt
  30. 9:15 PM Cairo

Train 975 Photos

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Train 81 AC Russian
1:05 PM Tahta
10:25 PM Cairo
9h 20m 27 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 81 Stops

  1. 1:05 PM Tahta
  2. 1:21 PM Tima
  3. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  4. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  5. 2:10 PM Asyut
  6. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  7. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  8. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  9. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  10. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  11. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  12. 4:50 PM Rawda
  13. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 5:20 PM Minya
  15. 5:56 PM Samalut
  16. 6:22 PM Matay
  17. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  19. 7:04 PM Fashn
  20. 7:20 PM Biba
  21. 7:38 PM Beni Suef
  22. 7:49 PM Nasser
  23. 8:10 PM Wasta
  24. 9:01 PM Ayat
  25. 9:21 PM Badrshein
  26. 9:37 PM Hawamdeyya
  27. 9:55 PM Giza
  28. 10:09 PM Upper Egypt
  29. 10:25 PM Cairo

Train 81 Photos

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Train 981 VIP
1:29 PM Tahta
7:40 PM Cairo
6h 11m 7 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 981 Stops

  1. 1:29 PM Tahta
  2. 1:45 PM Tima
  3. 2:02 PM Abo Tij
  4. 2:25 PM Asyut
  5. 4:24 PM Minya
  6. 5:53 PM Beni Suef
  7. 7:10 PM Giza
  8. 7:26 PM Upper Egypt
  9. 7:40 PM Cairo

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Train 983 VIP
3:15 PM Tahta
9:45 PM Cairo
6h 30m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 983 Stops

  1. 3:15 PM Tahta
  2. 3:32 PM Tima
  3. 3:43 PM Sidfa
  4. 3:57 PM Abo Tij
  5. 4:20 PM Asyut
  6. 5:35 PM Mallawi
  7. 6:24 PM Minya
  8. 7:48 PM Beni Suef
  9. 8:18 PM Wasta
  10. 9:15 PM Giza
  11. 9:31 PM Upper Egypt
  12. 9:45 PM Cairo

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Train 935 VIP
4:13 PM Tahta
10:10 PM Cairo
5h 57m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 935 Stops

  1. 4:13 PM Tahta
  2. 4:30 PM Tima
  3. 5:05 PM Asyut
  4. 6:59 PM Minya
  5. 8:22 PM Beni Suef
  6. 9:40 PM Giza
  7. 9:56 PM Upper Egypt
  8. 10:10 PM Cairo

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Train 1007 Russian
8:09 PM Tahta
2:35 AM Cairo
6h 26m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 1007 Stops

  1. 8:09 PM Tahta
  2. 8:25 PM Tima
  3. 9:00 PM Asyut
  4. 9:41 PM Manfalut
  5. 10:01 PM Qusiyyah
  6. 10:17 PM Dayrout
  7. 11:19 PM Minya
  8. 11:56 PM Beni Mazar
  9. 12:47 AM Beni Suef
  10. 2:05 AM Giza
  11. 2:20 AM Upper Egypt
  12. 2:35 AM Cairo

Train 1007 Photos

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Train 163 Russian
8:44 PM Tahta
3:45 AM Cairo
7h 1m 10 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 163 Stops

  1. 8:44 PM Tahta
  2. 8:59 PM Tima
  3. 9:08 PM Sidfa
  4. 9:32 PM Abo Tij
  5. 9:45 PM Asyut
  6. 11:44 PM Minya
  7. 12:33 AM Maghagha
  8. 1:42 AM Beni Suef
  9. 2:11 AM Wasta
  10. 3:15 AM Giza
  11. 3:30 AM Upper Egypt
  12. 3:45 AM Cairo

Train 163 Photos

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Train 1013 Russian
9:03 PM Tahta
4:00 AM Cairo
6h 57m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 85 EGP
435 km —

Train 1013 Stops

  1. 9:03 PM Tahta
  2. 9:18 PM Tima
  3. 9:45 PM Sidfa
  4. 9:57 PM Abo Tij
  5. 10:20 PM Asyut
  6. 11:24 PM Dayrout
  7. 11:45 PM Mallawi
  8. 12:25 AM Minya
  9. 1:10 AM Beni Mazar
  10. 1:24 AM Maghagha
  11. 2:07 AM Beni Suef
  12. 2:33 AM Wasta
  13. 3:30 AM Giza
  14. 3:40 AM Upper Egypt
  15. 4:00 AM Cairo

Train 1013 Photos

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Train 999 AC French
10:46 PM Tahta
5:25 AM Cairo
6h 39m 8 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 999 Stops

  1. 10:46 PM Tahta
  2. 11:01 PM Tima
  3. 11:40 PM Asyut
  4. 12:54 AM Mallawi
  5. 1:40 AM Minya
  6. 2:33 AM Maghagha
  7. 3:28 AM Beni Suef
  8. 4:55 AM Giza
  9. 5:09 AM Upper Egypt
  10. 5:25 AM Cairo

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Train 999 Services

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Train 977 AC Spanish
11:09 PM Tahta
5:05 AM Cairo
5h 56m 6 stops
  • Second Class AC 200 EGP
  • First Class AC 280 EGP
435 km —

Train 977 Stops

  1. 11:09 PM Tahta
  2. 11:25 PM Tima
  3. 12:01 AM Asyut
  4. 1:54 AM Minya
  5. 3:18 AM Beni Suef
  6. 4:35 AM Giza
  7. 4:51 AM Upper Egypt
  8. 5:05 AM Cairo

Train 977 Photos

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Train 977 Services

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Track train 977 live
Train 1903 AC Russian
11:47 PM Tahta
5:55 AM Cairo
6h 8m 6 stops
  • Third Class AC 150 EGP
435 km —

Train 1903 Stops

  1. 11:47 PM Tahta
  2. 12:03 AM Tima
  3. 12:14 AM Sidfa
  4. 12:27 AM Abo Tij
  5. 12:50 AM Asyut
  6. 5:20 AM Giza
  7. 5:42 AM Upper Egypt
  8. 5:55 AM Cairo

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  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

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

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FAQ — Tahta to Cairo Trains

What are the Tahta to Cairo train schedules and prices?

There are 23 daily trains on the Tahta–Cairo route. First departure at 12:40 AM, last at 11:47 PM. Fares range from 85 EGP to 280 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC Spanish, AC French, VIP.
  • Journey time: from 5h 56m (fastest) to 9h 20m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tahta to Cairo?

The fastest train is #977 (VIP) at 5h 56m, departing 11:09 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 Tahta to Cairo train ticket?

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