How long does it take from Safaa Hegazy to Ain Helwan by metro?

The journey from Safaa Hegazy to Ain Helwan takes approximately 48 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 20.11 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Safaa Hegazy to Ain Helwan?

The token fare from Safaa Hegazy 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 Safaa Hegazy for Ain Helwan?

At Safaa Hegazy, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Adly Mansour. Look for the electronic board showing "Adly Mansour".

What is the last train from Safaa Hegazy to Ain Helwan?

The last train from Safaa Hegazy towards Adly Mansour departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Helwan back towards Safaa Hegazy departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Safaa Hegazy to Ain Helwan?

There are 12 stops between Safaa Hegazy and Ain Helwan on the Line 3. The stations are: Safaa Hegazy, Maspero, Nasser.

Safaa Hegazy To Ain Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Safaa Hegazy

Platform 2·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Maspero

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Nasser

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.18 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

Hadayek El-Maadi

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+32.19 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

Arrive Platform 2·underground16.93 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

20.11 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Safaa Hegazy	05:00	23:00	Towards Adly Mansour
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Towards Safaa Hegazy

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

2.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£130

Auto

E£272

Cab

E£492

Estimates for 20.11 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

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Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Safaa Hegazy

underground

Safaa Hegazy, 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