How long does it take from El-Zahraa to Al-Ahram by metro?

The journey from El-Zahraa to Al-Ahram takes approximately 57 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 24.48 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from El-Zahraa to Al-Ahram?

The token fare from El-Zahraa to Al-Ahram 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-Zahraa for Al-Ahram?

At El-Zahraa, 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-Zahraa to Al-Ahram?

The last train from El-Zahraa towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Al-Ahram back towards El-Zahraa departs at 00:00.

How many stops from El-Zahraa to Al-Ahram?

There are 15 stops between El-Zahraa and Al-Ahram on the Line 1. The stations are: El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser.

El-Zahraa To Al-Ahram

ShortestShortest Route

El-Zahraa

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

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

Mar Girgis

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Malek El-Saleh

+7.16 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Saad Zaghloul

+14.3 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

+17.87 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.16 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

Cairo Stadium

+23.75 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Koleyet El-Banat

+27.14 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

Arrive Platform 2·underground14.32 km

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

Route on the map

15stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

57 min

Total time

stops

24.48 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El-Zahraa	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Al-Ahram	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Zahraa

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

3.30 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.52 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~98 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£156

Auto

E£324

Cab

E£588

Estimates for 24.48 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-Zahraa

underground

El-Zahraa, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Al-Ahram

underground

Al-Ahram, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines