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

The journey from Ain Shams to Massara takes approximately 43 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 18.06 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ain Shams to Massara?

The token fare from Ain Shams to Massara 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 Massara?

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 Massara?

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

How many stops from Ain Shams to Massara?

There are 11 stops between Ain Shams and Massara 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 Massara

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

Massara

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.14 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

18.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£118

Auto

E£246

Cab

E£448

Estimates for 18.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Massara

underground

Massara, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines