How long does it take from Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain Shams by metro?

The journey from Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain Shams takes approximately 56 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 23.74 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain Shams?

The token fare from Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain 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 Koliet El-Zeraa for Ain Shams?

At Koliet El-Zeraa, 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 Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain Shams?

The last train from Koliet El-Zeraa towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Shams back towards Koliet El-Zeraa departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Koliet El-Zeraa to Ain Shams?

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

Koliet El-Zeraa To Ain Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Koliet El-Zeraa

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards El-Mounib

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

Mezallat

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Khalafawy

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Rod El-Farag

+10.24 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+12.81 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.82 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

Ghamra

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Demerdash

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Matareyya

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Ain Shams

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.92 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

23.74 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Koliet El-Zeraa	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Koliet El-Zeraa

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

3.20 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~95 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£152

Auto

E£314

Cab

E£572

Estimates for 23.74 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 2

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure station

Koliet El-Zeraa

underground

Koliet El-Zeraa, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ain Shams

underground

Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines