How long does it take from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams by metro?

The journey from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams takes approximately 88 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 39.3 km across 24 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams?

The token fare from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams 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 Helwan for Nadi El-Shams?

At Helwan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams?

The last train from Helwan towards Helwan departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Nadi El-Shams back towards Helwan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helwan to Nadi El-Shams?

There are 24 stops between Helwan and Nadi El-Shams on the Line 1. The stations are: Helwan, Ain Helwan, Maadi, Hadayek El-Maadi, Dar El-Salam, El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser.

Helwan To Nadi El-Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Helwan

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Ain Helwan

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

+35.74 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground18.62 km

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

interchange Nasser — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Nasser

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Attaba

green interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Heliopolis

+37.31 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Alf Maskan

+40.7 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Nadi El-Shams

Arrive Platform 2·underground20.68 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

88 min

Total time

stops

39.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Helwan
Nadi El-Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan

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

5.31 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.44 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~157 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£246

Auto

E£502

Cab

E£914

Estimates for 39.3 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Helwan

underground

Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Helwan exit 1· Helwan♿

Helwan exit 2· Helwan♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Nadi El-Shams

underground

Nadi El-Shams, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines