How long does it take from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan by metro?

The journey from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan takes approximately 60 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 25.46 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan?

The token fare from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan 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-Mounib for Ain Helwan?

At El-Mounib, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

What is the last train from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan?

The last train from El-Mounib towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Helwan back towards El-Mounib departs at 00:00.

How many stops from El-Mounib to Ain Helwan?

There are 18 stops between El-Mounib and Ain Helwan on the Line 2. The stations are: El-Mounib, Sakiat Mekky, Omm El-Misryeen, Giza, Faisal, Cairo University, El-Bohoth, Dokki, Opera, Sadat.

El-Mounib To Ain Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

El-Mounib

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

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

Sakiat Mekky

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Omm El-Misryeen

+5.12 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Dokki

+17.95 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Opera

+20.5 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Sadat

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.23 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

Hadayek El-Maadi

+25.01 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+28.6 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

Arrive Platform 2·underground15.23 km

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

Route on the map

18stops1changes

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Journey at a glance

60 min

Total time

stops

25.46 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El-Mounib	05:00	00:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib

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

3.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~102 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£162

Auto

E£336

Cab

E£610

Estimates for 25.46 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

El-Mounib

underground

El-Mounib, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

El-Mounib exit 1· El-Mounib area♿

El-Mounib exit 2· El-Mounib area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ain Helwan

underground

Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines