Trains to Cairo
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Cairo: El-Obour. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Cairo
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo to Tanta | Egypt | 84 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Cairo to Al Fayyum | Egypt | 93 km (57 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Cairo to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Egypt | 101 km (63 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Cairo to Al Mansurah | Egypt | 109 km (68 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Cairo to Ismailia | Egypt | 115 km (72 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Cairo to Suez | Egypt | 123 km (77 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Cairo to Port Said | Egypt | 167 km (104 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Cairo to Alexandria | Egypt | 180 km (112 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Cairo to Assiut | Egypt | 320 km (199 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Cairo to Luxor | Egypt | 504 km (313 mi) | about 7 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Cairo have?
El-Obour.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.