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. 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. 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. Online booking typically opens 30–90 days before departure.
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