How long does it take from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa by metro?

The journey from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa takes approximately 43 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 20.31 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa?

The token fare from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa 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 Ain Helwan for Al-Shohadaa?

At Ain Helwan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards New El-Marg. Look for the electronic board showing "New El-Marg".

What is the last train from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa?

The last train from Ain Helwan towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Al-Shohadaa back towards Ain Helwan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Ain Helwan to Al-Shohadaa?

There are 12 stops between Ain Helwan and Al-Shohadaa on the Line 1. The stations are: Ain Helwan, Maadi, Hadayek El-Maadi, Dar El-Salam, El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser, Orabi, Al-Shohadaa.

Ain Helwan To Al-Shohadaa

ShortestShortest Route

Ain Helwan

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards New El-Marg

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

Maadi

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayek El-Maadi

+7.16 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Nasser

blue interchange

+35.76 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Orabi

+39.33 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground20.31 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

20.31 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Al-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards Ain Helwan

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

2.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.26 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£132

Auto

E£274

Cab

E£496

Estimates for 20.31 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

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Line 1

Departure station

Ain Helwan

underground

Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Al-Shohadaa

underground

Al-Shohadaa, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Al-Shohadaa exit 1· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 2· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 3· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 4· Ramses Station♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access