How long does it take from Ghamra to Haykestep by metro?

The journey from Ghamra to Haykestep takes approximately 74 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 29.87 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ghamra to Haykestep?

The token fare from Ghamra to Haykestep 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 Ghamra for Haykestep?

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

What is the last train from Ghamra to Haykestep?

The last train from Ghamra towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Haykestep back towards Ghamra departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Ghamra to Haykestep?

There are 19 stops between Ghamra and Haykestep on the Line 1. The stations are: Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

Ghamra To Haykestep

ShortestShortest Route

Ghamra

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.69 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

Bab El-Shaaria

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+6.8 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Qobaa

+50.89 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Omar Ibn El-Khattab

+54.28 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haykestep

Arrive Platform 2·underground27.05 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

74 min

Total time

stops

29.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ghamra	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Haykestep	05:00	23:00	Towards Ghamra

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

4.03 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~119 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£190

Auto

E£388

Cab

E£708

Estimates for 29.87 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

Ghamra

underground

Ghamra, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Haykestep

underground

Haykestep, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines