How long does it take from Ain Shams to Cairo University by metro?

The journey from Ain Shams to Cairo University takes approximately 59 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 24.88 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Shams to Cairo University?

The token fare from Ain Shams to Cairo University 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 Shams for Cairo University?

At Ain Shams, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Ain Shams to Cairo University?

The last train from Ain Shams towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cairo University back towards Ain Shams departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Ain Shams to Cairo University?

There are 17 stops between Ain Shams and Cairo University on the Line 1. The stations are: Ain Shams, El-Matareyya, Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

Ain Shams To Cairo University

ShortestShortest Route

Ain Shams

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

El-Matareyya

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Demerdash

+28.6 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ghamra

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.92 km

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

interchange Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

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

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

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

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

Attaba

blue interchange

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Mohamed Naguib

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+12.81 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

El-Bohoth

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

59 min

Total time

stops

24.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Cairo University	05:00	23:00	Towards Ain Shams

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

3.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~100 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£160

Auto

E£328

Cab

E£598

Estimates for 24.88 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 Shams

underground

Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cairo University

underground

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines