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Tanta to Zagazig Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 13 trains daily from Tanta to Zagazig.
Departures from 5:00 AM to 9:15 PM. Journey time 1h 25m – 1h 55m.

  • Trains13 /day
  • First5:00 AM
  • Last9:15 PM
  • Duration1h 25m – 1h 55m
  • Fare30 – 35 EGP
  • Fastest3012-3013 AC Russian
Trains from Tanta to Zagazig
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 1115 Improved
5:00 AM Tanta
6:29 AM Zagazig
1h 29m 7 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 1115 Stops

  1. 5:00 AM Tanta
  2. 5:18 AM Santa
  3. 5:37 AM Zefta
  4. 5:41 AM Mit Ghamer
  5. 5:55 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  6. 6:04 AM Om Zein
  7. 6:09 AM Naghas
  8. 6:18 AM Zagazig University
  9. 6:29 AM Zagazig

Train 1115 Photos

Train 1115 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 1115 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 1115 live
Train 227 Improved
5:40 AM Tanta
7:35 AM Zagazig
1h 55m 20 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 227 Stops

  1. 5:40 AM Tanta
  2. 5:47 AM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 5:53 AM Shobraqas
  4. 5:59 AM Santa
  5. 6:04 AM Major Abd Satar
  6. 6:07 AM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 6:10 AM Samlaweyah
  8. 6:13 AM Nahtay
  9. 6:24 AM Zefta
  10. 6:29 AM Mit Ghamer
  11. 6:38 AM Dandit
  12. 6:43 AM Kafr Wazir
  13. 6:47 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 6:51 AM Mit Qershi
  15. 6:55 AM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 7:00 AM Om Zein
  17. 7:04 AM Kafr Halaby
  18. 7:08 AM Naghas
  19. 7:13 AM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 7:18 AM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 7:21 AM Zagazig University
  22. 7:35 AM Zagazig

Train 227 Photos

Train 227 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 227 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 227 live
Train 3012-3013 AC Russian
5:50 AM Tanta
7:15 AM Zagazig
1h 25m 3 stops
  • Third Class AC 35 EGP
— —

Train 3012-3013 Stops

  1. 5:50 AM Tanta
  2. 6:06 AM Berket Saba
  3. 6:19 AM Quesna
  4. 6:54 AM Menyet Qamh
  5. 7:15 AM Zagazig

Train 3012-3013 Photos

Train 3012-3013 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 3012-3013 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 3012-3013 live
Train 588-589 Russian
6:45 AM Tanta
8:18 AM Zagazig
1h 33m 5 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 30 EGP
— —

Train 588-589 Stops

  1. 6:45 AM Tanta
  2. 7:02 AM Santa
  3. 7:30 AM Zefta
  4. 7:36 AM Mit Ghamer
  5. 7:51 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  6. 8:14 AM Zagazig University
  7. 8:18 AM Zagazig

Train 588-589 Photos

Train 588-589 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 588-589 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 588-589 live
Train 229 Improved
8:05 AM Tanta
9:54 AM Zagazig
1h 49m 21 stops
N/A
— —

Train 229 Stops

  1. 8:05 AM Tanta
  2. 8:12 AM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 8:18 AM Shobraqas
  4. 8:25 AM Santa
  5. 8:28 AM Major Abd Satar
  6. 8:31 AM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 8:34 AM Samlaweyah
  8. 8:37 AM Nahtay
  9. 8:44 AM Zefta
  10. 8:48 AM Mit Ghamer
  11. 8:57 AM Kom Nour
  12. 9:03 AM Dandit
  13. 9:08 AM Kafr Wazir
  14. 9:12 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  15. 9:22 AM Mit Qershi
  16. 9:26 AM Mit Abo Orabi
  17. 9:30 AM Om Zein
  18. 9:34 AM Kafr Halaby
  19. 9:38 AM Naghas
  20. 9:42 AM Kafr Ashraf
  21. 9:47 AM Shibat Nakariyah
  22. 9:50 AM Zagazig University
  23. 9:54 AM Zagazig

Train 229 Photos

Train 229 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 229 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 229 live
Train 231 Improved
10:00 AM Tanta
11:55 AM Zagazig
1h 55m 21 stops
N/A
— Operates daily, excluding Fridays and holidays

Train 231 Stops

  1. 10:00 AM Tanta
  2. 10:07 AM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 10:13 AM Shobraqas
  4. 10:22 AM Santa
  5. 10:25 AM Major Abd Satar
  6. 10:28 AM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 10:31 AM Samlaweyah
  8. 10:34 AM Nahtay
  9. 10:43 AM Zefta
  10. 10:56 AM Mit Ghamer
  11. 11:01 AM Kom Nour
  12. 11:07 AM Dandit
  13. 11:12 AM Kafr Wazir
  14. 11:16 AM Tafhna Ashraf
  15. 11:20 AM Mit Qershi
  16. 11:24 AM Mit Abo Orabi
  17. 11:28 AM Om Zein
  18. 11:32 AM Kafr Halaby
  19. 11:36 AM Naghas
  20. 11:40 AM Kafr Ashraf
  21. 11:46 AM Shibat Nakariyah
  22. 11:49 AM Zagazig University
  23. 11:55 AM Zagazig

Train 231 Photos

Train 231 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 231 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 231 live
Train 235 Improved
12:25 PM Tanta
2:05 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 235 Stops

  1. 12:25 PM Tanta
  2. 12:32 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 12:38 PM Shobraqas
  4. 12:46 PM Santa
  5. 12:49 PM Major Abd Satar
  6. 12:52 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 12:55 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 12:58 PM Nahtay
  9. 1:07 PM Zefta
  10. 1:15 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 1:22 PM Dandit
  12. 1:27 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 1:31 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 1:35 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 1:39 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 1:43 PM Om Zein
  17. 1:47 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 1:51 PM Naghas
  19. 1:55 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 1:59 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 2:02 PM Zagazig University
  22. 2:05 PM Zagazig

Train 235 Photos

Train 235 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 235 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 235 live
Train 237 Improved
2:15 PM Tanta
4:10 PM Zagazig
1h 55m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 237 Stops

  1. 2:15 PM Tanta
  2. 2:23 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 2:30 PM Shobraqas
  4. 2:39 PM Santa
  5. 2:42 PM Major Abd Satar
  6. 2:45 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 2:49 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 2:53 PM Nahtay
  9. 3:02 PM Zefta
  10. 3:07 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 3:16 PM Dandit
  12. 3:21 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 3:25 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 3:30 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 3:34 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 3:39 PM Om Zein
  17. 3:43 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 3:48 PM Naghas
  19. 3:54 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 3:59 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 4:04 PM Zagazig University
  22. 4:10 PM Zagazig

Train 237 Photos

Train 237 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 237 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 237 live
Train 239 Improved
3:25 PM Tanta
5:15 PM Zagazig
1h 50m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 239 Stops

  1. 3:25 PM Tanta
  2. 3:33 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 3:40 PM Shobraqas
  4. 3:50 PM Santa
  5. 3:53 PM Major Abd Satar
  6. 3:56 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 4:00 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 4:04 PM Nahtay
  9. 4:11 PM Zefta
  10. 4:15 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 4:22 PM Dandit
  12. 4:27 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 4:31 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 4:35 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 4:39 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 4:44 PM Om Zein
  17. 4:48 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 4:54 PM Naghas
  19. 4:59 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 5:04 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 5:09 PM Zagazig University
  22. 5:15 PM Zagazig

Train 239 Photos

Train 239 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 239 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 239 live
Train 241 Improved
4:50 PM Tanta
6:35 PM Zagazig
1h 45m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 241 Stops

  1. 4:50 PM Tanta
  2. 4:57 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 5:03 PM Shobraqas
  4. 5:09 PM Santa
  5. 5:13 PM Major Abd Satar
  6. 5:16 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 5:19 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 5:22 PM Nahtay
  9. 5:32 PM Zefta
  10. 5:35 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 5:43 PM Dandit
  12. 5:48 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 5:52 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 5:59 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 6:05 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 6:09 PM Om Zein
  17. 6:13 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 6:17 PM Naghas
  19. 6:21 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 6:27 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 6:29 PM Zagazig University
  22. 6:35 PM Zagazig

Train 241 Photos

Train 241 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 241 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 241 live
Train 572-573 AC Russian
6:15 PM Tanta
7:42 PM Zagazig
1h 27m 4 stops
  • Third Class AC 35 EGP
— third-class car specific for army persons attached

Train 572-573 Stops

  1. 6:15 PM Tanta
  2. 6:30 PM Santa
  3. 6:47 PM Zefta
  4. 6:52 PM Mit Ghamer
  5. 7:06 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  6. 7:42 PM Zagazig

Train 572-573 Photos

Train 572-573 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 572-573 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 572-573 live
Train 243 Improved
7:20 PM Tanta
9:00 PM Zagazig
1h 40m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 243 Stops

  1. 7:20 PM Tanta
  2. 7:27 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 7:33 PM Shobraqas
  4. 7:39 PM Santa
  5. 7:43 PM Major Abd Satar
  6. 7:46 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 7:49 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 7:52 PM Nahtay
  9. 7:58 PM Zefta
  10. 8:09 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 8:16 PM Dandit
  12. 8:20 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 8:24 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 8:28 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 8:31 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 8:36 PM Om Zein
  17. 8:40 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 8:45 PM Naghas
  19. 8:49 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 8:54 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 8:57 PM Zagazig University
  22. 9:00 PM Zagazig

Train 243 Photos

Train 243 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 243 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 243 live
Train 247 Improved
9:15 PM Tanta
11:00 PM Zagazig
1h 45m 20 stops
N/A
— —

Train 247 Stops

  1. 9:15 PM Tanta
  2. 9:22 PM Mit Hebeish Q
  3. 9:28 PM Shobraqas
  4. 9:34 PM Santa
  5. 9:38 AM Major Abd Satar
  6. 9:41 PM Monshaah Kubra
  7. 9:44 PM Samlaweyah
  8. 9:47 PM Nahtay
  9. 10:05 PM Zefta
  10. 10:09 PM Mit Ghamer
  11. 10:16 PM Dandit
  12. 10:21 PM Kafr Wazir
  13. 10:25 PM Tafhna Ashraf
  14. 10:29 PM Mit Qershi
  15. 10:32 PM Mit Abo Orabi
  16. 10:37 PM Om Zein
  17. 10:41 PM Kafr Halaby
  18. 10:45 PM Naghas
  19. 10:49 PM Kafr Ashraf
  20. 10:54 PM Shibat Nakariyah
  21. 10:57 PM Zagazig University
  22. 11:00 PM Zagazig

Train 247 Photos

Train 247 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 247 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 247 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 13 November 2025

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FAQ — Tanta to Zagazig Trains

What are the Tanta to Zagazig train schedules and prices?

There are 13 daily trains on the Tanta–Zagazig route. First departure at 5:00 AM, last at 9:15 PM. Fares range from 30 EGP to 35 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: Improved, AC Russian, Russian.
  • Journey time: from 1h 25m (fastest) to 1h 55m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tanta to Zagazig?

The fastest train is #3012-3013 (Third Class AC (Bahri)) at 1h 25m, departing 5:50 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Tanta to Zagazig train ticket?

You can book an Tanta–Zagazig 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–Zagazig 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.