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

The journey from Dokki to El-Zahraa takes approximately 28 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 10.73 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Dokki to El-Zahraa?

The token fare from Dokki 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 Dokki for El-Zahraa?

At Dokki, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

What is the last train from Dokki to El-Zahraa?

The last train from Dokki towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from El-Zahraa back towards Dokki departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Dokki to El-Zahraa?

There are 7 stops between Dokki and El-Zahraa on the Line 2. The stations are: Dokki, Opera, Sadat.

Dokki To El-Zahraa

ShortestShortest Route

Dokki

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

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

Opera

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Sadat

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.27 km

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

interchange Sadat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Sadat

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Saad Zaghloul

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Malek El-Saleh

+10.71 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Mar Girgis

+14.3 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Zahraa

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.46 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

10.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Dokki	05:00	23:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
El-Zahraa	05:00	23:00	Towards Dokki

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

1.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£74

Auto

E£158

Cab

E£286

Estimates for 10.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Dokki

underground

Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

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