How long does it take from El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba by metro?

The journey from El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba takes approximately 21 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 7.35 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba?

The token fare from El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba 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-Malek El-Saleh for Attaba?

At El-Malek El-Saleh, 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 El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba?

The last train from El-Malek El-Saleh towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Attaba back towards El-Malek El-Saleh departs at 00:00.

How many stops from El-Malek El-Saleh to Attaba?

There are 5 stops between El-Malek El-Saleh and Attaba on the Line 1. The stations are: El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat.

El-Malek El-Saleh To Attaba

ShortestShortest Route

El-Malek El-Saleh

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

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

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.07 km

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

interchange Sadat — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Sadat

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

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

Mohamed Naguib

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.28 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El-Malek El-Saleh	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Attaba	05:00	00:00	Towards El-Malek El-Saleh

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

0.99 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.46 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£212

Estimates for 7.35 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

El-Malek El-Saleh

underground

El-Malek El-Saleh, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Attaba

underground

Attaba, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Attaba exit 1· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 2· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 3· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 4· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access