How long does it take from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima by metro?

The journey from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima takes approximately 43 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 17.05 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima?

The token fare from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima 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 Fair Zone for Shobra El-Kheima?

At Fair Zone, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kit Kat. Look for the electronic board showing "Kit Kat".

What is the last train from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima?

The last train from Fair Zone towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shobra El-Kheima back towards Fair Zone departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Fair Zone to Shobra El-Kheima?

There are 13 stops between Fair Zone and Shobra El-Kheima on the Line 3. The stations are: Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Fair Zone To Shobra El-Kheima

ShortestShortest Route

Fair Zone

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Abbassia

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Abdou Pasha

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+10.17 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+13.58 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.96 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

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

+5 min

Attaba

blue interchange

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

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Mezallat

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Koliet El-Zeraa

+17.93 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Shobra El-Kheima

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.09 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

17.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Fair Zone	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Shobra El-Kheima	05:00	00:00	Towards Fair Zone

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

2.30 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.06 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£112

Auto

E£234

Cab

E£426

Estimates for 17.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 3

Departure station

Fair Zone

underground

Fair Zone, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Shobra El-Kheima

underground

Shobra El-Kheima, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Shobra El-Kheima exit 1· Shobra El-Kheima♿

Shobra El-Kheima exit 2· Shobra El-Kheima♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines