How long does it take from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University by metro?

The journey from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University takes approximately 52 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 21.5 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

The token fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University 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 Helmeyet El-Zaitoun for Cairo University?

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

What is the last train from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

The last train from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cairo University back towards Helmeyet El-Zaitoun departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Cairo University?

There are 15 stops between Helmeyet El-Zaitoun and Cairo University on the Line 1. The stations are: Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa.

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun À Cairo University

ShortestShortest Route

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

Quai 2·underground·Line 1Vers Helwan

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saray El-Qobba

+7.16 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Demerdash

+21.46 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ghamra

+25.03 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Shohadaa

green correspondance

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.54 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00

correspondance Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Quai 1 · Line 2 ·Quai 3 Vers Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

red correspondance

Quai 3·underground·Line 2Vers Shobra El-Kheima

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Attaba

blue correspondance

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Mohamed Naguib

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+12.81 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

El-Bohoth

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.96 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

Route on the map

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DeÀ

Aperçu du trajet

52 min

Total time

arrêts

21.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Helmeyet El-Zaitoun	05:00	23:00	Vers Helwan
Cairo University	05:00	23:00	Vers Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

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

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

E£8

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

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

Voyage écologique

2.90 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£140

Auto

E£288

Cab

E£524

Estimates for 21.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 1

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 1

Departure station

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

underground

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cairo University

underground

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines