How long does it take from El-Matareyya to Maspero by metro?

The journey from El-Matareyya to Maspero takes approximately 52 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 19.54 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from El-Matareyya to Maspero?

The token fare from El-Matareyya to Maspero 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-Matareyya for Maspero?

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

What is the last train from El-Matareyya to Maspero?

The last train from El-Matareyya towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Maspero back towards El-Matareyya departs at 00:00.

How many stops from El-Matareyya to Maspero?

There are 12 stops between El-Matareyya and Maspero on the Line 1. The stations are: El-Matareyya, Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

El-Matareyya To Maspero

ShortestShortest Route

El-Matareyya

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Demerdash

+25.03 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ghamra

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.23 km

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

interchange Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

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

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

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

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

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.13 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Attaba

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Nasser

red interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Maspero

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

19.54 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El-Matareyya	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Maspero	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Matareyya

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

2.64 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.21 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~78 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£128

Auto

E£264

Cab

E£480

Estimates for 19.54 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-Matareyya

underground

El-Matareyya, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Maspero

underground

Maspero, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines