How long does it take from Ain Helwan to Haykestep by metro?

The journey from Ain Helwan to Haykestep takes approximately 102 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 45.57 km across 28 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Helwan to Haykestep?

The token fare from Ain Helwan to Haykestep 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 Haykestep?

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 Haykestep?

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

How many stops from Ain Helwan to Haykestep?

There are 28 stops between Ain Helwan and Haykestep 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.

Ain Helwan To Haykestep

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

Saad Zaghloul

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.93 km

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

interchange Nasser — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Nasser

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Attaba

green interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Qobaa

+54.28 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Omar Ibn El-Khattab

+57.67 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haykestep

Arrive Platform 2·underground28.64 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

102 min

Total time

stops

45.57 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

6.15 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~182 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£284

Auto

E£576

Cab

E£1052

Estimates for 45.57 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 1

Adly MansourKit Kat

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

Haykestep

underground

Haykestep, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines