How long does it take from Saray El-Qobba to Helwan by metro?

The journey from Saray El-Qobba to Helwan takes approximately 68 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 32.15 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Saray El-Qobba to Helwan?

The token fare from Saray El-Qobba to 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 Saray El-Qobba for Helwan?

At Saray El-Qobba, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Saray El-Qobba to Helwan?

The last train from Saray El-Qobba towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Helwan back towards Saray El-Qobba departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Saray El-Qobba to Helwan?

There are 19 stops between Saray El-Qobba and Helwan on the Line 1. The stations are: Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa, Orabi, Nasser, Sadat, Saad Zaghloul, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, El-Malek El-Saleh, Mar Girgis, El-Zahraa, Dar El-Salam, Hadayek El-Maadi, Maadi, Ain Helwan, Helwan.

Saray El-Qobba To Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Saray El-Qobba

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Hammamat El-Qobba

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Kobri El-Qobba

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+60.77 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

+64.34 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Helwan

Arrive Platform 1·underground32.15 km

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

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

68 min

Total time

stops

32.15 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Saray El-Qobba	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Saray El-Qobba

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

4.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~129 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£202

Auto

E£416

Cab

E£758

Estimates for 32.15 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Saray El-Qobba

underground

Saray El-Qobba, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Helwan

underground

Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Helwan exit 1· Helwan♿

Helwan exit 2· Helwan♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines