How long does it take from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal by metro?

The journey from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal takes approximately 25 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 9.06 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal?

The token fare from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal 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-Sayyida Zeinab for Faisal?

At Al-Sayyida Zeinab, 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 Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal?

The last train from Al-Sayyida Zeinab towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Faisal back towards Al-Sayyida Zeinab departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Faisal?

There are 7 stops between Al-Sayyida Zeinab and Faisal on the Line 1. The stations are: Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat.

Al-Sayyida Zeinab To Faisal

ShortestShortest Route

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards New El-Marg

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

Saad Zaghloul

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.38 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

Opera

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+5.12 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

El-Bohoth

+7.69 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

+10.26 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Faisal

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Al-Sayyida Zeinab	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Faisal	05:00	23:00	Towards Al-Sayyida Zeinab

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

1.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£64

Auto

E£138

Cab

E£250

Estimates for 9.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

underground

Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Faisal

underground

Faisal, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines