How long does it take from Qobaa to Ain Shams by metro?

The journey from Qobaa to Ain Shams takes approximately 99 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 41.92 km across 26 stops.

What is the metro fare from Qobaa to Ain Shams?

The token fare from Qobaa 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 Qobaa for Ain Shams?

At Qobaa, 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 Qobaa to Ain Shams?

The last train from Qobaa towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Shams back towards Qobaa departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Qobaa to Ain Shams?

There are 26 stops between Qobaa and Ain Shams on the Line 3. The stations are: 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.

Qobaa To Ain Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Qobaa

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Hesham Barakat

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Nozha

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+44.09 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+47.5 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground23.87 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Attaba

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 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

99 min

Total time

stops

41.92 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Qobaa	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Qobaa

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

5.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.60 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~168 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£262

Auto

E£534

Cab

E£972

Estimates for 41.92 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

Qobaa

underground

Qobaa, 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