How long does it take from Safaa Hegazy to El-Matareyya by metro?

The journey from Safaa Hegazy to El-Matareyya takes approximately 51 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 21.79 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Safaa Hegazy to El-Matareyya?

The token fare from Safaa Hegazy to El-Matareyya 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 El-Matareyya?

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 El-Matareyya?

The last train from Safaa Hegazy towards Adly Mansour departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from El-Matareyya back towards Safaa Hegazy departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Safaa Hegazy to El-Matareyya?

There are 13 stops between Safaa Hegazy and El-Matareyya on the Line 3. The stations are: Safaa Hegazy, Maspero, Nasser.

Safaa Hegazy To El-Matareyya

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

Orabi

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

+32.17 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

+35.74 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

El-Matareyya

Arrive Platform 1·underground18.61 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

21.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Safaa Hegazy	05:00	23:00	Towards Adly Mansour
El-Matareyya	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

2.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~87 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£140

Auto

E£292

Cab

E£530

Estimates for 21.79 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

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

El-Matareyya

underground

El-Matareyya, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines