How long does it take from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan by metro?

The journey from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan takes approximately 58 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 24.86 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan?

The token fare from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan 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 Khalafawy for Ain Helwan?

At Khalafawy, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards El-Mounib. Look for the electronic board showing "El-Mounib".

What is the last train from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan?

The last train from Khalafawy towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Helwan back towards Khalafawy departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Khalafawy to Ain Helwan?

There are 16 stops between Khalafawy and Ain Helwan on the Line 2. The stations are: Khalafawy, St. Teresa, Rod El-Farag, Massara, Al-Shohadaa.

Khalafawy To Ain Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Khalafawy

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards El-Mounib

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

St. Teresa

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Rod El-Farag

+5.12 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+7.69 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.55 km

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

interchange Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Orabi

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayek El-Maadi

+35.74 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+39.33 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

Arrive Platform 2·underground20.31 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

58 min

Total time

stops

24.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Khalafawy	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Towards Khalafawy

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

3.36 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~99 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£160

Auto

E£328

Cab

E£596

Estimates for 24.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 2

Departure station

Khalafawy

underground

Khalafawy, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ain Helwan

underground

Ain Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines