How long does it take from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria by metro?

The journey from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria takes approximately 36 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 11.7 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria?

The token fare from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria 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 Giza for Bab El-Shaaria?

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

What is the last train from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria?

The last train from Giza towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bab El-Shaaria back towards Giza departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Giza to Bab El-Shaaria?

There are 9 stops between Giza and Bab El-Shaaria on the Line 2. The stations are: Giza, Faisal, Cairo University, El-Bohoth, Dokki, Opera, Sadat.

Giza To Bab El-Shaaria

ShortestShortest Route

Giza

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

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

Faisal

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

+5.12 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Dokki

+10.26 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Opera

+12.81 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Sadat

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.82 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

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.7 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

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

11.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Giza	05:00	23:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Bab El-Shaaria	05:00	23:00	Towards Giza

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

1.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£80

Auto

E£170

Cab

E£308

Estimates for 11.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 2

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure station

Giza

underground

Giza, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Bab El-Shaaria

underground

Bab El-Shaaria, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines