Cairo to Port Said by train
Port Said lies 167 km (104 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 24 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 204 km (127 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cairo | Port Said | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 780,515 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | El-Obour | Port Said railway station |
Where to book trains from Cairo to Port Said
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Staying in Port Said
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (13), and 3 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,202 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Port Said from Cairo?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo; by road roughly 204 km (127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Port Said by train?
About 2 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Port Said?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Port Said?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.