How long does it take from Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis by metro?

The journey from Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis takes approximately 67 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 29.35 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis?

The token fare from Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis 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 Dar El-Salam for Heliopolis?

At Dar El-Salam, 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 Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis?

The last train from Dar El-Salam towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Heliopolis back towards Dar El-Salam departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Dar El-Salam to Heliopolis?

There are 18 stops between Dar El-Salam and Heliopolis on the Line 1. The stations are: Dar El-Salam, El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser.

Dar El-Salam To Heliopolis

ShortestShortest Route

Dar El-Salam

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

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

El-Zahraa

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Mar Girgis

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+17.87 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

+21.44 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.85 km

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

interchange Nasser — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Nasser

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Attaba

green interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

+30.53 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haroun

+33.92 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Heliopolis

Arrive Platform 2·underground17.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

67 min

Total time

stops

29.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dar El-Salam	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Dar El-Salam

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

3.96 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~117 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£186

Auto

E£382

Cab

E£696

Estimates for 29.35 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 1

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 1

Departure station

Dar El-Salam

underground

Dar El-Salam, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines