City / Markaz in Faiyum · Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum
Al Fayyum (Faiyum) Travel Guide 2026
Al Fayyum is a city / markaz in Faiyum (Siwa Oasis, White Desert, Bahariya & Fayoum), Egypt, with a population of 519,047 and regional transit links via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station and Misr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE).
Province / StateFaiyum
Population519,047
Rail HubAlexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station
Airport GatewayMisr / Sidi Gaber Stations (2h 20m ENR Talgo Train from Cairo) & Borg El Arab (HBE)
Highlights & What to See in Al Fayyum
- Al Fayyum Historic Center & Cultural District
- Al Fayyum Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Faiyum Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Al Fayyum via Alexandria (Pearl of the Mediterranean) Central Station (Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87)) and local transit using Cairo Pass.