ENR Spanish Express 901 from Cairo Ramses to Alexandria Sidi Gaber is Egypt's fastest and most comfortable intercity train, using Spanish-built trains at up to 160 km/h. Covering 208 km in approximately 2 hours, it is one of the most used rail services in all of Africa, connecting the capital to the Mediterranean port city.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairo Ramses Station Cairo | Start | 07:00 |
| 2 | Tanta Station Tanta | 08:00 | 08:05 |
| 3 | Alexandria Sidi Gaber Alexandria | 09:00 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Egypt railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
ENR Spanish Express 901 from Cairo Ramses to Alexandria Sidi Gaber is Egypt's fastest and most comfortable intercity train, using Spanish-built trains at up to 160 km/h. Covering 208 km in approximately 2 hours, it is one of the most used rail services in all of Africa, connecting the capital to the Mediterranean port city.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 3 stops with a total journey time of approximately 2h 0m.
Available travel classes include Second Class Sleeper, First Class Sleeper. Fares start from EGP 540 for Second Class Sleeper.
Book Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR portal. Online booking opens 30 to 120 days before departure depending on the operator. Book in advance for the best seat selection and lowest available fares.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach. Bedrolls are typically provided in sleeper classes. Passengers should carry a light jacket as air conditioning can be cold overnight.
Reserved seating
Reserved seating
Book Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR portal. Compare fares and seat availability before booking. Online booking typically opens 30 to 90 days before departure.
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Visit ENRSpanish Express Cairo–Alexandria departs at 07:00 and arrives at the final destination at 09:00. Total journey time is approximately 2h 0m. Always verify current timings with ENR before travelling.
Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria fares start from approximately 540 (economy class). Book at enr.gov.eg for the latest prices.
Book Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria tickets at enr.gov.eg, the official ENR booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
Spanish Express Cairo–Alexandria makes 3 stops. The route starts at Cairo Ramses Station and ends at Alexandria Sidi Gaber. Major intermediate stops include Tanta Station.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the ENR website or app before booking.
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