How long does it take from Al-Shohadaa to Bab El-Shaaria by metro?

The journey from Al-Shohadaa to Bab El-Shaaria takes approximately 11 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 2.72 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Al-Shohadaa to Bab El-Shaaria?

The token fare from Al-Shohadaa to Bab El-Shaaria 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 Bab El-Shaaria?

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 Bab El-Shaaria?

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

How many stops from Al-Shohadaa to Bab El-Shaaria?

There are 2 stops between Al-Shohadaa and Bab El-Shaaria on the Line 2. The stations are: Al-Shohadaa, Attaba.

Al-Shohadaa To Bab El-Shaaria

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

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

11 min

Total time

stops

2.72 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Al-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Bab El-Shaaria	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

0.37 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~11 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£26

Auto

E£62

Cab

E£110

Estimates for 2.72 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

Bab El-Shaaria

underground

Bab El-Shaaria, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines