How long does it take from Omar Ibn El-Khattab to Helwan by metro?

The journey from Omar Ibn El-Khattab to Helwan takes approximately 102 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 45.67 km across 28 stops.

What is the metro fare from Omar Ibn El-Khattab to Helwan?

The token fare from Omar Ibn El-Khattab to 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 Omar Ibn El-Khattab for Helwan?

At Omar Ibn El-Khattab, 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 Omar Ibn El-Khattab to Helwan?

The last train from Omar Ibn El-Khattab towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Helwan back towards Omar Ibn El-Khattab departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Omar Ibn El-Khattab to Helwan?

There are 28 stops between Omar Ibn El-Khattab and Helwan on the Line 3. The stations are: Omar Ibn El-Khattab, Qobaa, Hesham Barakat, El-Nozha, 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.

Omar Ibn El-Khattab To Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Omar Ibn El-Khattab

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Qobaa

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Hesham Barakat

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+50.89 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

+54.28 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Nasser

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground27.05 km

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

interchange Nasser — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Nasser

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Sadat

green interchange

+3.59 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Saad Zaghloul

+7.16 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+32.19 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

+35.76 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Helwan

Arrive Platform 1·underground18.62 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

102 min

Total time

stops

45.67 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Omar Ibn El-Khattab	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Omar Ibn El-Khattab

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

6.17 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.83 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~183 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£284

Auto

E£578

Cab

E£1054

Estimates for 45.67 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Omar Ibn El-Khattab

underground

Omar Ibn El-Khattab, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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