Wednesday's Cairo–Alexandria Timetable and Fare Ranges

Egyptian National Railways has published Wednesday's timetable for the Cairo–Alexandria corridor, one of the busiest passenger rail routes in Egypt. The listed services run from early morning until late night, with an earliest departure at 4:35 a.m. and trains continuing beyond 10:30 p.m., serving commuters, students and domestic travellers.

The schedule combines ordinary trains with newer Talgo services. Published fares start at EGP 80 for economy trains, while ordinary services are listed from EGP 150 and air-conditioned second-class trains range from EGP 90 to EGP 200. Premium Talgo and VIP services are cited at EGP 275 or EGP 400 depending on the service.

Among the highlighted departures, train 903 leaves Cairo at 6:00 a.m. and arrives in Alexandria at 9:30 a.m. at EGP 220, and train 905 departs at 9:00 a.m. and arrives at 11:30 a.m. as a Premium VIP service priced at EGP 400. Passengers can book through the official Egyptian National Railways website and pay electronically by bank card or digital wallet, receiving a QR-coded e-ticket.

What the Service Mix and Fare Ladder Show for Egypt's Busiest Rail Corridor

The Cairo–Alexandria Corridor's Role

The line is a daily high-volume route for Egyptian National Railways, carrying thousands of workers, students and leisure travellers. The spread of departures from before dawn until late evening shows that the operator is managing demand across the whole day rather than running only a morning peak service.

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What the Fare Ladder Reveals

The pricing structure segments the market clearly. Economy passengers can travel for EGP 80, ordinary services are listed from EGP 150, air-conditioned second-class tickets cluster at EGP 170 to EGP 200, and Talgo or premium VIP services reach EGP 275 to EGP 400. The gap between the cheapest economy fare and train 905's premium VIP fare is fivefold, a significant spread on the same route.

Why Electronic Ticketing Matters

The availability of official website booking, card or digital wallet payment, and QR-coded e-tickets is practical for a route with such high passenger volumes. It reduces station queues and cash handling, although the published information does not state whether fares are fixed or subject to availability.

Choosing a Train and Ticket for Cairo–Alexandria Travel on 12 August

  • Cheapest service: Economy trains are listed at a flat EGP 80, with departures beginning at 7:00 a.m.; EGP 90 services include train 1131 at 7:00 a.m., train 3023 at 5:00 p.m. and train 17 at 9:20 p.m.
  • Premium option: Train 905 leaves Cairo at 9:00 a.m. and arrives in Alexandria at 11:30 a.m. as a Premium VIP service priced at EGP 400; Talgo-class services are also listed at EGP 275 or EGP 400 depending on departure.
  • Booking channel: Use the official Egyptian National Railways website and pay by bank card or digital wallet to receive the QR-coded e-ticket.
  • Time-specific: The fares and departures in this list are for Wednesday 12 August 2026; if travelling on another date, check the railway's timetable for that date before purchasing.