How long does it take from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa by metro?

The journey from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa takes approximately 35 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 13.86 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa?

The token fare from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa 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 Al-Ahram for Al-Shohadaa?

At Al-Ahram, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kit Kat. Look for the electronic board showing "Kit Kat".

What is the last train from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa?

The last train from Al-Ahram towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Al-Shohadaa back towards Al-Ahram departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Al-Ahram to Al-Shohadaa?

There are 9 stops between Al-Ahram and Al-Shohadaa on the Line 3. The stations are: Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Al-Ahram To Al-Shohadaa

ShortestShortest Route

Al-Ahram

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Koleyet El-Banat

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Cairo Stadium

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+20.34 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+23.75 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground12.73 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

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

+5 min

Attaba

blue interchange

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

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

35 min

Total time

stops

13.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Al-Ahram	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Al-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards Al-Ahram

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

1.87 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.86 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£94

Auto

E£196

Cab

E£354

Estimates for 13.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Al-Ahram

underground

Al-Ahram, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Al-Shohadaa

underground

Al-Shohadaa, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Al-Shohadaa exit 1· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 2· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 3· Ramses Station♿

Al-Shohadaa exit 4· Ramses Station♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access