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

The journey from Al-Shohadaa to El-Zahraa takes approximately 29 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 13.54 km across 8 stops.

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

The token fare from Al-Shohadaa to El-Zahraa 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 El-Zahraa?

At Al-Shohadaa, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Al-Shohadaa to El-Zahraa?

The last train from Al-Shohadaa towards Helwan departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from El-Zahraa back towards Al-Shohadaa departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Al-Shohadaa to El-Zahraa?

There are 8 stops between Al-Shohadaa and El-Zahraa on the Line 1. The stations are: Al-Shohadaa, Orabi, Nasser, Sadat, Saad Zaghloul, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, El-Malek El-Saleh, Mar Girgis, El-Zahraa.

Al-Shohadaa To El-Zahraa

ShortestShortest Route

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Orabi

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Malek El-Saleh

+21.44 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Mar Girgis

+25.03 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Zahraa

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

13.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Al-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards Helwan
El-Zahraa	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

1.83 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.84 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~54 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£92

Auto

E£192

Cab

E£348

Estimates for 13.54 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

El-Zahraa

underground

El-Zahraa, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines