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

The journey from Bab El-Shaaria to Khalafawy takes approximately 21 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 7.27 km across 6 stops.

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

The token fare from Bab El-Shaaria to Khalafawy 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 Bab El-Shaaria for Khalafawy?

At Bab El-Shaaria, 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 Bab El-Shaaria to Khalafawy?

The last train from Bab El-Shaaria towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Khalafawy back towards Bab El-Shaaria departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Bab El-Shaaria to Khalafawy?

There are 6 stops between Bab El-Shaaria and Khalafawy on the Line 3. The stations are: Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Bab El-Shaaria To Khalafawy

ShortestShortest Route

Bab El-Shaaria

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.59 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

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Rod El-Farag

+7.69 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

St. Teresa

+10.24 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Khalafawy

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bab El-Shaaria	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Khalafawy	05:00	23:00	Towards Bab El-Shaaria

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

0.98 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.45 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~29 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£54

Auto

E£118

Cab

E£210

Estimates for 7.27 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

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

Arrival station

Khalafawy

underground

Khalafawy, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines