How long does it take from Heliopolis to Safaa Hegazy by metro?

The journey from Heliopolis to Safaa Hegazy takes approximately 44 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 20.68 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Heliopolis to Safaa Hegazy?

The token fare from Heliopolis to Safaa Hegazy 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 Safaa Hegazy?

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 Safaa Hegazy?

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

How many stops from Heliopolis to Safaa Hegazy?

There are 13 stops between Heliopolis and Safaa Hegazy 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, Nasser, Maspero, Safaa Hegazy.

Heliopolis To Safaa Hegazy

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

Nasser

red interchange

+37.31 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Maspero

+40.7 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Safaa Hegazy

Arrive Platform 1·underground20.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

20.68 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~83 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£134

Auto

E£278

Cab

E£504

Estimates for 20.68 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Safaa Hegazy

underground

Safaa Hegazy, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines