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

The journey from Ain Helwan to Hesham Barakat takes approximately 92 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 40.8 km across 25 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Helwan to Hesham Barakat?

The token fare from Ain Helwan to Hesham Barakat 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 Hesham Barakat?

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 Hesham Barakat?

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

How many stops from Ain Helwan to Hesham Barakat?

There are 25 stops between Ain Helwan and Hesham Barakat 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 Hesham Barakat

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

Nadi El-Shams

+44.09 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Nozha

+47.5 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Hesham Barakat

Arrive Platform 2·underground23.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

92 min

Total time

stops

40.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

5.51 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~163 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£254

Auto

E£520

Cab

E£948

Estimates for 40.8 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

Hesham Barakat

underground

Hesham Barakat, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines