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Tima to Biba Train Schedule & Prices

According to Egypt Trains, there are 6 trains daily from Tima to Biba.
Departures from 1:26 AM to 1:22 PM. Journey time 4h 48m – 5h 58m.

  • Trains6 /day
  • First1:26 AM
  • Last1:22 PM
  • Duration4h 48m – 5h 58m
  • Fare75 – 210 EGP
  • Fastest185 AC Russian
Trains from Tima to Biba
Train Schedule Duration Stops Prices Distance Note Trip details
Train 185 AC Russian
1:26 AM Tima
6:14 AM Biba
4h 48m 11 stops
  • Third Class AC 120 EGP
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Train 185 Stops

  1. 1:26 AM Tima
  2. 1:34 AM Sidfa
  3. 1:46 AM Abo Tij
  4. 2:10 AM Asyut
  5. 3:31 AM Mallawi
  6. 3:55 AM Abo Qurqas
  7. 4:20 AM Minya
  8. 4:46 AM Samalut
  9. 5:00 AM Matay
  10. 5:10 AM Beni Mazar
  11. 5:25 AM Maghagha
  12. 5:42 AM Fashn
  13. 6:14 AM Biba

Train 185 Photos

Train 185 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 185 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 185 live
Train 971 AC French
6:10 AM Tima
10:58 AM Biba
4h 48m 14 stops
  • Second Class AC 150 EGP
  • First Class AC 210 EGP
— —

Train 971 Stops

  1. 6:10 AM Tima
  2. 6:20 AM Sidfa
  3. 6:31 AM Abo Tij
  4. 6:55 AM Asyut
  5. 7:25 AM Manfalut
  6. 7:55 AM Qusiyyah
  7. 8:11 AM Dayrout
  8. 8:23 AM Dayr Mawas
  9. 8:35 AM Mallawi
  10. 9:24 AM Minya
  11. 9:46 AM Samalut
  12. 10:00 AM Matay
  13. 10:10 AM Beni Mazar
  14. 10:25 AM Maghagha
  15. 10:41 AM Fashn
  16. 10:58 AM Biba

Train 971 Photos

Train 971 photo gallery
French AC train coach exterior Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train first class seats Egypt
AC French
French train second class seats Egypt
AC French
French upgraded train bathroom Egypt
AC French

Train 971 Services

  • AC

  • Buffet

  • Reclining Seats

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 971 live
Train 833 Russian
8:35 AM Tima
2:14 PM Biba
5h 39m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
— —

Train 833 Stops

  1. 8:35 AM Tima
  2. 8:43 AM Sidfa
  3. 8:56 AM Abo Tij
  4. 9:20 AM Asyut
  5. 9:43 AM Manqabad
  6. 10:05 AM Manfalut
  7. 10:24 AM Qusiyyah
  8. 10:40 AM Dayrout
  9. 10:51 AM Dayr Mawas
  10. 11:05 AM Mallawi
  11. 11:17 AM Rawda
  12. 11:31 AM Abo Qurqas
  13. 12:29 PM Minya
  14. 12:38 PM Damaris
  15. 12:55 PM Samalut
  16. 1:09 PM Matay
  17. 1:19 PM Beni Mazar
  18. 1:28 PM Aba Wakf
  19. 1:39 PM Maghagha
  20. 1:57 PM Fashn
  21. 2:14 PM Biba

Train 833 Photos

Train 833 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 833 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 833 live
Train 157 Russian
12:06 PM Tima
5:07 PM Biba
5h 1m 13 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
— —

Train 157 Stops

  1. 12:06 PM Tima
  2. 12:14 PM Sidfa
  3. 12:26 PM Abo Tij
  4. 1:09 PM Asyut
  5. 1:40 PM Manfalut
  6. 1:59 PM Qusiyyah
  7. 2:14 PM Dayrout
  8. 2:25 PM Dayr Mawas
  9. 2:37 PM Mallawi
  10. 3:11 PM Abo Qurqas
  11. 3:35 PM Minya
  12. 4:17 PM Beni Mazar
  13. 4:32 PM Maghagha
  14. 4:50 PM Fashn
  15. 5:07 PM Biba

Train 157 Photos

Train 157 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 157 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 157 live
Train 975 Russian
12:54 PM Tima
6:32 PM Biba
5h 38m 19 stops
  • Third Class (Fan) 75 EGP
— —

Train 975 Stops

  1. 12:54 PM Tima
  2. 1:03 PM Sidfa
  3. 1:16 PM Abo Tij
  4. 1:40 PM Asyut
  5. 1:58 PM Azhar University
  6. 2:08 PM Manqabad
  7. 2:29 PM Manfalut
  8. 2:49 PM Qusiyyah
  9. 3:05 PM Dayrout
  10. 3:17 PM Dayr Mawas
  11. 3:49 PM Mallawi
  12. 4:01 PM Rawda
  13. 4:17 PM Abo Qurqas
  14. 4:40 PM Minya
  15. 4:54 PM Damaris
  16. 5:12 PM Samalut
  17. 5:27 PM Matay
  18. 5:34 PM Beni Mazar
  19. 5:56 PM Maghagha
  20. 6:14 PM Fashn
  21. 6:32 PM Biba

Train 975 Photos

Train 975 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 975 Services

  • Wide Seats

  • Luggage

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

  • Ventilation

Track train 975 live
Train 81 AC Russian
1:22 PM Tima
7:20 PM Biba
5h 58m 17 stops
  • Third Class AC 120 EGP
— —

Train 81 Stops

  1. 1:22 PM Tima
  2. 1:32 PM Sidfa
  3. 1:46 PM Abo Tij
  4. 2:10 PM Asyut
  5. 2:33 PM Manqabad
  6. 3:16 PM Manfalut
  7. 3:36 PM Qusiyyah
  8. 3:52 PM Dayrout
  9. 4:03 PM Dayr Mawas
  10. 4:17 PM Mallawi
  11. 4:50 PM Rawda
  12. 5:06 PM Abo Qurqas
  13. 5:20 PM Minya
  14. 5:56 PM Samalut
  15. 6:22 PM Matay
  16. 6:32 PM Beni Mazar
  17. 6:47 PM Maghagha
  18. 7:04 PM Fashn
  19. 7:20 PM Biba

Train 81 Photos

Train 81 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 81 Services

  • AC

  • Luggage

  • Power Socket

  • Restroom

  • No Smoking

Track train 81 live

Data sourced from the official Egyptian National Railways timetable, published by Egypt Trains. Last updated: 10 January 2026

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FAQ — Tima to Biba Trains

What are the Tima to Biba train schedules and prices?

There are 6 daily trains on the Tima–Biba route. First departure at 1:26 AM, last at 1:22 PM. Fares range from 75 EGP to 210 EGP depending on class.

  • Train types: AC Russian, AC French, Russian.
  • Journey time: from 4h 48m (fastest) to 5h 58m (slowest).
What is the best and fastest train from Tima to Biba?

The fastest train is #185 (Third Class AC) at 4h 48m, departing 1:26 AM.

Most comfortable:

How do I book a Tima to Biba train ticket?

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