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

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

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

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

At Al-Shohadaa, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

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

The last train from Al-Shohadaa towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Al-Ahram back towards Al-Shohadaa departs at 00:00.

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

There are 9 stops between Al-Shohadaa and Al-Ahram on the Line 2. The stations are: Al-Shohadaa, Attaba.

Al-Shohadaa To Al-Ahram

ShortestShortest Route

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

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

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

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.13 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Attaba

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Bab El-Shaaria

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+6.8 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Cairo Stadium

+20.36 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Koleyet El-Banat

+23.75 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

Arrive Platform 2·underground12.73 km

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

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-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Al-Ahram	05:00	23:00	Towards Al-Shohadaa

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 2

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure 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

Arrival 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