4 simple steps to book a train in Egypt online

Have you ever tried taking a train trip on a foreign land? This is one of the most beautiful ways to see a country.  I never knew one could book a train in Egypt online until I tried it by myself. 

In the modern world, most of us prefer flights. Some of the reasons are luxury, safety, and time-saving. But if one is ready to spend more time in a foreign land, then try traveling by road or rail. 

Finding an Egypt train schedule online may be tough. But an online train booking in Egypt is not as tough as you think. You can Book a train in Egypt online with these 4 simple steps.

Egypt railway e-booking can be tricky. Here is an overview of ‘How to book a train in Egypt‘

1. Register online
2. Select travel dates and train
3. Enter particulars
4. Pay with Visa or Mastercard

Step-by-step procedure on How to book train tickets in Egypt online?

Egypt train schedules are hard to find online but one can directly go to their official website. 

1. Register at the official website

• Visit the Egyptian Railway’s official website
  enr.gov.eg

• Change language to English
• Sign up using your email ID
• Once you log in, read all the terms and conditions before proceeding
• Click “I agree to the terms and conditions above”

Tip: Only if you click this option, the page proceeds

2. Select your trip type

• Choose your departure point in Egypt train station, destination points, coach type, passenger type, and travel dates

Tip: You can book tickets only up to a month in advance. So if you travel in May, don’t try during January. Instead, try during April. Don’t worry, trains are usually empty. At the same time Egypt train ticket availability is suject to demand. So consider booking as soon as the booking windows open. 

Tip: Egypt train ticket prices are very economical. The First-class coaches are easily affordable for a foreigner. So I highly recommend it.

Optional step: To know more about the Egypt train timetable, click the option ‘Train schedule’ on the top left. In my case, I knew that I was traveling from Cairo to Luxor.

3. Select train and enter particulars

• Now the window populates with the list of train connections between these points.

• Next, enter your particulars such as Name, Nationality, and birth date, and proceed
  Tip: The server throws an error if you enter details in the wrong format. So be patient.

• Finally, a summary window shows all the details. Check it once before proceeding
  Note: Any name change or error won’t be accepted. So be careful

4. Proceed to payment

Here you have two options

• Visa
• Master

Enter your details and that’s it. You are done

Booking successful 

The confirmed tickets are sent to your mail-id as a pdf. Alternatively, you can log in and download it manually from your account. This Egyptian Railways e-ticket is your proof of travel. 

I hope the above steps will help you book a train in Egypt online. Have a happy journey in Egypt. 

Are you a fan of train travel? Then check out my blog on traveling by train in Morocco. 

Egypt train travel tips and FAQs

1. Is Egypt train travel safe?
   Yes, absolutely. Read my blog on travel tips in Egpyt which helps you to ensure safety. Also, read about the 6 common scams in Egypt.
2. Do they check your tickets inside the train?
   Yes, from Cairo –> Luxor, they checked us about 3 times.
3. Is catering available on the train?
   Yes, a person comes and takes your order.
4. Are there shops inside the Cairo train station?
   Yes, the platform is filled with snack shops.
5. Is it safe to solo travel on Egyptian trains?
   Yes, there are a lot of locals to accompany you.
6. Should I have a hard copy of my ticket?
   Yes, the controller had stamped our ticket multiple times.
7. What are the Egypt train routes? 
   The train operates in all major cities such as  Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, and Matrouh. Visit Traveleg to learn more about the routes. The most popular one is the Cairo to Luxor train booking. 
8. Apart from Egyptian trains, what are the other means of transport in Egypt?
   You can also use flights and buses to travel through Egypt.

Time of visit: May 2019

“Sometimes the wrong train takes you to the right station” – Anonymous