How long does it take from Heliopolis to Khalafawy by metro?

The journey from Heliopolis to Khalafawy takes approximately 52 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 21.59 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Heliopolis to Khalafawy?

The token fare from Heliopolis to Khalafawy 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 Heliopolis for Khalafawy?

At Heliopolis, 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 Heliopolis to Khalafawy?

The last train from Heliopolis towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Khalafawy back towards Heliopolis departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Heliopolis to Khalafawy?

There are 15 stops between Heliopolis and Khalafawy on the Line 3. The stations are: Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Heliopolis To Khalafawy

ShortestShortest Route

Heliopolis

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Haroun

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+27.12 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+30.53 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground15.91 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

Rod El-Farag

+7.69 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

St. Teresa

+10.24 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Khalafawy

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

52 min

Total time

stops

21.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Khalafawy	05:00	23:00	Towards Heliopolis

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

2.91 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£140

Auto

E£290

Cab

E£524

Estimates for 21.59 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Khalafawy

underground

Khalafawy, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines