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

The journey from Nadi El-Shams to Maspero takes approximately 48 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 22.27 km across 14 stops.

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

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

At Nadi El-Shams, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Kit Kat. Look for the electronic board showing "Kit Kat".

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

The last train from Nadi El-Shams towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Maspero back towards Nadi El-Shams departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Nadi El-Shams to Maspero?

There are 14 stops between Nadi El-Shams and Maspero on the Line 3. The stations are: Nadi El-Shams, Alf Maskan, Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba, Nasser, Maspero.

Nadi El-Shams To Maspero

ShortestShortest Route

Nadi El-Shams

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Alf Maskan

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Heliopolis

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Attaba

green interchange

+40.7 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Nasser

red interchange

+44.09 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Maspero

Arrive Platform 1·underground22.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

22.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Nadi El-Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Maspero	05:00	23:00	Towards Nadi El-Shams

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

3.01 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.38 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~89 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£144

Auto

E£298

Cab

E£540

Estimates for 22.27 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Line 3

Departure 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

Arrival station

Maspero

underground

Maspero, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines