How long does it take from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera by metro?

The journey from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera takes approximately 44 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 18.09 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera?

The token fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera 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 Helmeyet El-Zaitoun for Opera?

At Helmeyet 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 Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera?

The last train from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Opera back towards Helmeyet El-Zaitoun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Opera?

There are 12 stops between Helmeyet El-Zaitoun and Opera on the Line 1. The stations are: Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun To Opera

ShortestShortest Route

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saray El-Qobba

+7.16 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Demerdash

+21.46 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ghamra

+25.03 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.54 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

Sadat

red interchange

+7.69 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Opera

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.55 km

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

Route on the map

12stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

18.09 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helmeyet El-Zaitoun	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Opera	05:00	23:00	Towards Helmeyet 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

2.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£118

Auto

E£248

Cab

E£448

Estimates for 18.09 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

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

underground

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Opera

underground

Opera, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines