How long does it take from Heliopolis to Rod El-Farag by metro?

The journey from Heliopolis to Rod El-Farag takes approximately 47 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 19.32 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Heliopolis to Rod El-Farag?

The token fare from Heliopolis to Rod El-Farag 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 Rod El-Farag?

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 Rod El-Farag?

The last train from Heliopolis towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Rod El-Farag back towards Heliopolis departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Heliopolis to Rod El-Farag?

There are 13 stops between Heliopolis and Rod El-Farag 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 Rod El-Farag

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

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.41 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

19.32 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Rod El-Farag	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

2.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~77 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£126

Auto

E£262

Cab

E£476

Estimates for 19.32 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Rod El-Farag

underground

Rod El-Farag, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines