How long does it take from Ain Helwan to Rod El-Farag by metro?

The journey from Ain Helwan to Rod El-Farag takes approximately 50 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 20.92 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Helwan to Rod El-Farag?

The token fare from Ain Helwan to Rod El-Farag 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 Rod El-Farag?

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 Rod El-Farag?

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

How many stops from Ain Helwan to Rod El-Farag?

There are 14 stops between Ain Helwan and Rod El-Farag 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 Rod El-Farag

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+7.69 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+10.26 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Rod El-Farag

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.69 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.92 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.82 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~84 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£136

Auto

E£282

Cab

E£510

Estimates for 20.92 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

Rod El-Farag

underground

Rod El-Farag, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines