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

The journey from El-Malek El-Saleh to Hesham Barakat takes approximately 70 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 30.64 km across 19 stops.

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

The token fare from El-Malek El-Saleh to Hesham Barakat 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 Hesham Barakat?

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 Hesham Barakat?

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

How many stops from El-Malek El-Saleh to Hesham Barakat?

There are 19 stops between El-Malek El-Saleh and Hesham Barakat on the Line 1. The stations are: El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser.

El-Malek El-Saleh To Hesham Barakat

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

+10.71 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.77 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

Nadi El-Shams

+44.09 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Nozha

+47.5 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Hesham Barakat

Arrive Platform 2·underground23.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

70 min

Total time

stops

30.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

4.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.90 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~123 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£194

Auto

E£398

Cab

E£724

Estimates for 30.64 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

Hesham Barakat

underground

Hesham Barakat, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines