How long does it take from Omm El-Misryeen to Ain Helwan by metro?

The journey from Omm El-Misryeen to Ain Helwan takes approximately 55 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 23.19 km across 16 stops.

What is the metro fare from Omm El-Misryeen to Ain Helwan?

The token fare from Omm El-Misryeen 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 Omm El-Misryeen for Ain Helwan?

At Omm El-Misryeen, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

What is the last train from Omm El-Misryeen to Ain Helwan?

The last train from Omm El-Misryeen towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Helwan back towards Omm El-Misryeen departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Omm El-Misryeen to Ain Helwan?

There are 16 stops between Omm El-Misryeen and Ain Helwan on the Line 2. The stations are: Omm El-Misryeen, Giza, Faisal, Cairo University, El-Bohoth, Dokki, Opera, Sadat.

Omm El-Misryeen To Ain Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Omm El-Misryeen

Platform 2·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

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

Giza

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Faisal

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+12.83 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Opera

+15.38 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Sadat

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.96 km

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

interchange Sadat — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Sadat

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Saad Zaghloul

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayek El-Maadi

+25.01 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+28.6 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

Arrive Platform 2·underground15.23 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

55 min

Total time

stops

23.19 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Omm El-Misryeen	05:00	23:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Towards Omm El-Misryeen

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

3.13 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.44 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~93 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£150

Auto

E£308

Cab

E£560

Estimates for 23.19 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Omm El-Misryeen

underground

Omm El-Misryeen, 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