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

The journey from Ain Helwan to Khalafawy takes approximately 55 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 23.19 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Helwan to Khalafawy?

The token fare from Ain Helwan to Khalafawy 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 Khalafawy?

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 Khalafawy?

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

How many stops from Ain Helwan to Khalafawy?

There are 16 stops between Ain Helwan and Khalafawy 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.

Ain Helwan To Khalafawy

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

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+25.03 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.23 km

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

interchange Sadat — 5 min

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

+5 min

Sadat

red interchange

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

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

Mohamed Naguib

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Rod El-Farag

+12.83 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

St. Teresa

+15.38 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Khalafawy

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

16stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

23.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

3.13 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.44 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~93 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£150

Auto

E£308

Cab

E£560

Estimates for 23.19 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

Khalafawy

underground

Khalafawy, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines