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Tanta to Girga Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 8 trains daily from Tanta to Girga.
Departures from 7:28 AM to 11:48 PM. Journey time 8h 6m – 10h 9m.

  • Trains8 /day
  • First7:28 AM
  • Last11:48 PM
  • Duration8h 6m – 10h 9m
  • Fare100 – 370 EGP
  • Fastest2008 VIP
Trains from Tanta to Girga
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 3008 AC Russian
7:28 AM Tanta
4:26 PM Girga
8h 58m 13 stops
  • Third Class AC 175 EGP
— —

Train 3008 Stops

  1. 7:28 AM Tanta
  2. 8:30 AM Cairo
  3. 8:53 AM Upper Egypt
  4. 9:04 AM Giza
  5. 10:01 AM Wasta
  6. 10:27 AM Beni Suef
  7. 11:10 AM Maghagha
  8. 12:05 PM Minya
  9. 12:50 PM Mallawi
  10. 1:17 PM Dayrout
  11. 2:24 PM Asyut
  12. 2:59 PM Tima
  13. 3:17 PM Tahta
  14. 3:50 PM Sohag
  15. 4:26 PM Girga

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
9:11 AM Tanta
7:20 PM Girga
10h 9m 24 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 158 Stops

  1. 9:11 AM Tanta
  2. 9:44 AM Banha
  3. 10:25 AM Cairo
  4. 10:48 AM Upper Egypt
  5. 10:59 AM Giza
  6. 12:02 PM Wasta
  7. 12:31 PM Beni Suef
  8. 12:54 PM Biba
  9. 1:09 PM Fashn
  10. 1:26 PM Maghagha
  11. 1:42 PM Beni Mazar
  12. 2:25 PM Minya
  13. 2:45 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 3:19 PM Mallawi
  15. 3:32 PM Dayr Mawas
  16. 3:34 PM Dayrout
  17. 3:47 PM Qusiyyah
  18. 4:06 PM Manfalut
  19. 4:50 PM Asyut
  20. 5:21 PM Abo Tij
  21. 5:35 PM Sidfa
  22. 5:47 PM Tima
  23. 6:06 PM Tahta
  24. 6:23 PM Maragha
  25. 6:45 PM Sohag
  26. 7:20 PM Girga

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
1:48 PM Tanta
11:40 PM Girga
9h 52m 18 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 164 Stops

  1. 1:48 PM Tanta
  2. 2:06 PM Berket Saba
  3. 2:19 PM Quesna
  4. 2:34 PM Banha
  5. 3:15 PM Cairo
  6. 3:45 PM Upper Egypt
  7. 3:50 PM Giza
  8. 5:02 PM Wasta
  9. 5:31 PM Beni Suef
  10. 7:05 PM Minya
  11. 9:05 PM Asyut
  12. 9:36 PM Abo Tij
  13. 9:48 PM Sidfa
  14. 9:59 PM Tima
  15. 10:17 PM Tahta
  16. 10:34 PM Maragha
  17. 10:55 PM Sohag
  18. 11:19 PM Monshaa
  19. 11:29 PM Usayrat
  20. 11:40 PM Girga

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
7:33 PM Tanta
4:59 AM Girga
9h 26m 15 stops
  • Second Class AC 270 EGP
  • First Class AC 370 EGP
— —

Train 88 Stops

  1. 7:33 PM Tanta
  2. 8:35 PM Cairo
  3. 9:40 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 9:54 PM Giza
  5. 10:51 PM Wasta
  6. 11:15 PM Beni Suef
  7. 11:58 PM Maghagha
  8. 12:14 AM Beni Mazar
  9. 12:55 AM Minya
  10. 1:35 AM Mallawi
  11. 1:57 AM Dayrout
  12. 2:50 AM Asyut
  13. 3:32 AM Tima
  14. 3:49 AM Tahta
  15. 4:20 AM Sohag
  16. 4:41 AM Monshaa
  17. 4:59 AM Girga

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 2008 VIP
9:38 PM Tanta
5:44 AM Girga
8h 6m 5 stops
  • Second Class AC 270 EGP
  • First Class AC 370 EGP
— —

Train 2008 Stops

  1. 9:38 PM Tanta
  2. 10:40 PM Cairo
  3. 11:15 PM Upper Egypt
  4. 11:29 PM Giza
  5. 3:45 AM Asyut
  6. 5:05 AM Sohag
  7. 5:44 AM Girga

Train 2008 Photos

Train 2008 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 2008 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 2008 live
Train 1008 Russian
9:47 PM Tanta
6:34 AM Girga
8h 47m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 100 EGP
— —

Train 1008 Stops

  1. 9:47 PM Tanta
  2. 10:19 PM Banha
  3. 10:55 PM Cairo
  4. 11:28 PM Upper Egypt
  5. 11:39 PM Giza
  6. 12:58 AM Beni Suef
  7. 2:25 AM Minya
  8. 3:10 AM Mallawi
  9. 3:33 AM Dayrout
  10. 4:25 AM Asyut
  11. 5:01 AM Sidfa
  12. 5:14 AM Tima
  13. 5:32 AM Tahta
  14. 6:05 AM Sohag
  15. 6:34 AM Girga

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
10:16 PM Tanta
7:29 AM Girga
9h 13m 10 stops
  • Second Class AC 270 EGP
  • First Class AC 370 EGP
— —

Train 1902 Stops

  1. 10:16 PM Tanta
  2. 10:54 PM Banha
  3. 11:35 PM Cairo
  4. 12:35 AM Upper Egypt
  5. 12:49 AM Giza
  6. 5:05 AM Asyut
  7. 5:25 AM Abo Tij
  8. 5:47 AM Sidfa
  9. 6:00 AM Tima
  10. 6:18 AM Tahta
  11. 6:50 AM Sohag
  12. 7:29 AM Girga

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
11:48 PM Tanta
8:29 AM Girga
8h 41m 9 stops
N/A
— —

Train 934 Stops

  1. 11:48 PM Tanta
  2. 12:50 AM Cairo
  3. 1:24 AM Upper Egypt
  4. 1:39 AM Giza
  5. 2:58 AM Beni Suef
  6. 4:25 AM Minya
  7. 6:20 AM Asyut
  8. 7:03 AM Tima
  9. 7:21 AM Tahta
  10. 7:55 AM Sohag
  11. 8:29 AM Girga

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 — Tanta to Girga Trains

What are the Tanta to Girga train schedules and prices?

There are 8 daily trains on the Tanta–Girga route. First departure at 7:28 AM, last at 11:48 PM. Fares range from 100 EGP to 370 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, Russian, AC Spanish, VIP.
  • Journey time: from 8h 6m (fastest) to 10h 9m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tanta to Girga?

The fastest train is #2008 (VIP) at 8h 6m, departing 9:38 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 Tanta to Girga train ticket?

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