How long does it take from Mezallat to Heliopolis by metro?

The journey from Mezallat to Heliopolis takes approximately 54 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 22.73 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Mezallat to Heliopolis?

The token fare from Mezallat to Heliopolis 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 Mezallat for Heliopolis?

At Mezallat, 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 Mezallat to Heliopolis?

The last train from Mezallat towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Heliopolis back towards Mezallat departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Mezallat to Heliopolis?

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

Mezallat To Heliopolis

ShortestShortest Route

Mezallat

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards El-Mounib

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

Khalafawy

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

St. Teresa

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Massara

+10.26 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+12.83 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.82 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Attaba

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Bab El-Shaaria

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+6.8 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Al-Ahram

+27.14 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haroun

+30.53 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Heliopolis

Arrive Platform 2·underground15.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

54 min

Total time

stops

22.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Mezallat	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Mezallat

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

3.07 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£146

Auto

E£302

Cab

E£550

Estimates for 22.73 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

Mezallat

underground

Mezallat, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines