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

The journey from Heliopolis to Ain Shams takes approximately 82 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 33.96 km across 21 stops.

What is the metro fare from Heliopolis to Ain Shams?

The token fare from Heliopolis 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 Heliopolis for Ain Shams?

At Heliopolis, 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 Heliopolis to Ain Shams?

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

How many stops from Heliopolis to Ain Shams?

There are 21 stops between Heliopolis and Ain Shams on the Line 3. The stations are: Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Heliopolis Hasta Ain Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Heliopolis

Andén 1·underground·Line 3Hacia Kit Kat

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Haroun

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+27.12 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+30.53 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground15.91 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Attaba — 5 min

Andén 3 · Line 2 ·Andén 1 Hacia Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Attaba

blue transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Line 2Hacia Shobra El-Kheima

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Al-Shohadaa

red transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Andén 3 · Line 1 ·Andén 1 Hacia Helwan

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

green transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Line 1Hacia Helwan

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 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

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

21paradas2transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

82 min

Total time

paradas

33.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Hacia Kit Kat
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Hacia Heliopolis

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

E£8

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

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

Viaje ecológico

4.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.11 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~136 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£214

Auto

E£438

Cab

E£798

Estimates for 33.96 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines