Port Said to Ismailia by train
Ismailia lies 74 km (46 mi) south of Port Said, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 90 km (56 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Port Said | Ismailia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 780,515 | 429,465 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | Port Said railway station | Ismaïlia railway station |
Where to book trains from Port Said to Ismailia
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Staying in Ismailia
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Ismailia. Of the 11 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 1,221 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ismailia from Port Said?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south of Port Said; by road roughly 90 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Port Said to Ismailia by train?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port Said and Ismailia?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ismailia?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Ismailia, 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.