How long does it take from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University by metro?

The journey from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University takes approximately 48 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 19.81 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

The token fare from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University 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 Hadayeq El-Zaitoun for Cairo University?

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

What is the last train from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

The last train from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cairo University back towards Hadayeq El-Zaitoun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Hadayeq El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

There are 14 stops between Hadayeq El-Zaitoun and Cairo University on the Line 1. The stations are: Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun To Cairo University

ShortestShortest Route

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Saray El-Qobba

+3.59 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Hammamat El-Qobba

+7.16 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Demerdash

+17.89 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ghamra

+21.46 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.85 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

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Mohamed Naguib

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+12.81 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

El-Bohoth

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

19.81 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hadayeq El-Zaitoun	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Cairo University	05:00	23:00	Towards Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

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

2.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£128

Auto

E£268

Cab

E£486

Estimates for 19.81 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

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

underground

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cairo University

underground

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines