Ismailia to Cairo by train
Cairo lies 115 km (72 mi) south-west of Ismailia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Egypt rail, over roughly 140 km (87 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ismailia | Cairo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 429,465 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Stations on record | Ismaïlia railway station | El-Obour |
Where to book trains from Ismailia to Cairo
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Staying in Cairo
Our booking partner lists 4,162+ places to stay in Cairo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 700 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (408), and 65 are five-star. Across 500 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 400,473 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cairo from Ismailia?
115 km (72 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ismailia; by road roughly 140 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ismailia to Cairo by train?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ismailia and Cairo?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cairo?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.