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

The journey from El-Geish to Al-Shohadaa takes approximately 14 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 4.32 km across 3 stops.

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

The token fare from El-Geish to Al-Shohadaa 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 El-Geish for Al-Shohadaa?

At El-Geish, 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 El-Geish to Al-Shohadaa?

The last train from El-Geish towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Al-Shohadaa back towards El-Geish departs at 00:00.

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

There are 3 stops between El-Geish and Al-Shohadaa on the Line 3. The stations are: El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

El-Geish To Al-Shohadaa

ShortestShortest Route

El-Geish

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Bab El-Shaaria

+3.41 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.19 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

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

14 min

Total time

stops

4.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El-Geish	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Al-Shohadaa	05:00	00:00	Towards El-Geish

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

0.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~17 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£36

Auto

E£82

Cab

E£146

Estimates for 4.32 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

El-Geish

underground

El-Geish, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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