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

The journey from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Sadat takes approximately 39 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 18.62 km across 11 stops.

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

The token fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Sadat 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 Sadat?

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 Sadat?

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

How many stops from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Sadat?

There are 11 stops between Helmeyet El-Zaitoun and Sadat 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, Orabi, Nasser, Sadat.

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun To Sadat

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

Orabi

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

+35.74 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground18.62 km

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

Route on the map

11stops0changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

18.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.51 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.15 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~74 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£122

Auto

E£254

Cab

E£460

Estimates for 18.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

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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

Sadat

underground

Sadat, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sadat exit 1· Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum♿

Sadat exit 2· Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum♿

Sadat exit 3· Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum♿

Sadat exit 4· Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access