How to Book Train Travel From Cairo to Port Said, Egypt

Book Train Travel From Cairo To Port Said

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  Expedite the reservation process by booking online via the Egyptian National Railways Web site (see Resources below).

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  Reserve by calling the Cairo office of Egyptian National Railways at 011 (+20) 575 3555.

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  Reserve your tickets early via an Egyptian travel agent. Bookings can be done be email or by fax. Travelers report a quicker turnaround time with booking by fax.

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  Accommodations on this route are more rudimentary than those offered on routes more heavily frequented by tourists. There are only ordinary trains, with second and third-class accommodations. First-class accommodations are not available.

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  Travel second-class for maximum comfort. Second-class travelers on the ordinary trains get air-conditioning. Third-class passengers don't.

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  Five trains leave the Cairo station bound for Port Said daily. The earliest leaves around 6:30 a.m., and the latest leaves a little after 7 p.m.

Prepare for Train Travel From Cairo to Port Said

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  Make arrangements to obtain your Egyptian visa before arrival in Egypt by applying via your country's Egyptian embassy. All visitors to Egypt need a visa for entry except those from Malta, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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  Get your Egyptian visa by purchasing one at the Egyptian airport once you touch down. This privilege is only available to nationals of the United States, Canada, the European Union, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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  Avoid delays and disappointments by not booking travel on an Egyptian national holiday. These holidays include January 7, April 25, May 1, July 23 and October 6. All businesses are closed on these days; and trains run fewer routes.