Cairo to Tanta by train
Tanta lies 84 km (52 mi) north of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 103 km (64 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cairo | Tanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 576,648 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | El-Obour | none listed |
Where to book trains from Cairo to Tanta
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Staying in Tanta
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Tanta. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 52 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tanta
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Common questions
How far is Tanta from Cairo?
84 km (52 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo; by road roughly 103 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Tanta by train?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Tanta?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tanta?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Tanta, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.