How long does it take from Abbassia to Ain Shams by metro?

The journey from Abbassia to Ain Shams takes approximately 62 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 24.42 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Abbassia to Ain Shams?

The token fare from Abbassia to Ain Shams is E£8. With a smart card the fare is E£8 (save E£0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's E£8.

Which platform at Abbassia for Ain Shams?

At Abbassia, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kit Kat. Look for the electronic board showing "Kit Kat".

What is the last train from Abbassia to Ain Shams?

The last train from Abbassia towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Shams back towards Abbassia departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Abbassia to Ain Shams?

There are 15 stops between Abbassia and Ain Shams on the Line 3. The stations are: Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Abbassia To Ain Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Abbassia

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Abdou Pasha

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+10.19 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.37 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Attaba

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Ghamra

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Demerdash

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Matareyya

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Ain Shams

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.92 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

62 min

Total time

stops

24.42 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Abbassia	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Abbassia

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

E£8

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

E£8

Save E£0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

E£8

Save E£0 per ride

Use your Cairo Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.30 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~98 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£156

Auto

E£324

Cab

E£588

Estimates for 24.42 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Abbassia

underground

Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ain Shams

underground

Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines