How long does it take from Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone by metro?

The journey from Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone takes approximately 30 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 11.37 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone?

The token fare from Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone 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 Rod El-Farag for Fair Zone?

At Rod El-Farag, 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 Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone?

The last train from Rod El-Farag towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Fair Zone back towards Rod El-Farag departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Rod El-Farag to Fair Zone?

There are 8 stops between Rod El-Farag and Fair Zone on the Line 2. The stations are: Rod El-Farag, Massara, Al-Shohadaa, Attaba.

Rod El-Farag To Fair Zone

ShortestShortest Route

Rod El-Farag

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards El-Mounib

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

Massara

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.41 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

Abdou Pasha

+10.19 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Abbassia

+13.58 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Fair Zone

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

11.37 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rod El-Farag	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib
Fair Zone	05:00	23:00	Towards Rod El-Farag

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

1.53 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.70 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£78

Auto

E£166

Cab

E£300

Estimates for 11.37 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

Rod El-Farag

underground

Rod El-Farag, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Fair Zone

underground

Fair Zone, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines