Ramses Station is Cairo’s main railway station, in Al Fagalah, Al Azbakeya. Trains connect the city with Alexandria, and the station itself is worth a look for its architecture. Inside, you can visit the Egyptian National Railways Museum, which includes a small royal locomotive presented by Empress Eugénie of France. The station has restrooms, baggage storage and accessible facilities. If you are buying a train ticket as a foreign visitor, ask staff at the foreigner ticket office about train types and classes; fares for foreign visitors can be higher.
The station and its museum
Ramses Station is Cairo’s main railway station, in Al Fagalah, Al Azbakeya. Its architecture gives the building interest beyond its role as a transport hub. Part of the station houses the Egyptian National Railways Museum, so you can combine a look around the station with a visit to its railway collection.
Among the objects noted at the museum is a small royal locomotive with plush seating for four. Empress Eugénie of France presented it to Egypt at the opening of the Suez Canal. The museum is inside the station building, making it a distinct stop for anyone interested in rail history.
Buying tickets and taking a train
Ramses Station connects Cairo with destinations including Alexandria. The trip to Misr Train Station in central Alexandria takes about two and a half hours. For ticket enquiries, the foreigner ticket office is on the first floor, beyond the security screening and food court. Staff there can explain train types, classes and timings in English. Fares for foreign visitors may be higher than those for Egyptian nationals.
Reports of online booking problems make it sensible to confirm your ticket arrangements before travelling to the station. Check the destination, class and seating details when you buy, as some travelers have encountered unexpected seat assignments. Train delays are also reported, so leave room in your plans if you have a connection.
Facilities at the station
The station has restrooms and baggage storage, along with wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom facilities. Travelers with access to a first-class lounge through their ticket may find it useful while waiting; one account describes the lounge as having food. Conditions and service can vary across the station and on trains, so check the facilities available to you rather than assuming every waiting area has the same standard.
FAQ
Where is Ramses Station?
It is in Al Fagalah, Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate.
How long is the train journey from Cairo to Alexandria?
The journey from Ramses Station to Misr Train Station in central Alexandria takes about two and a half hours.
Where can foreign visitors ask about train tickets?
The foreigner ticket office is on the first floor, past security and the food court. Staff can explain train types, classes and timings in English.
Is there a railway museum at Ramses Station?
Yes. The Egyptian National Railways Museum is housed inside the station and includes a small royal locomotive presented by Empress Eugénie of France.
