How long does it take from Rod El-Farag to Ain Helwan by metro?

The journey from Rod El-Farag to Ain Helwan takes approximately 53 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 22.59 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rod El-Farag to Ain Helwan?

The token fare from Rod El-Farag 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 Rod El-Farag for Ain Helwan?

At Rod El-Farag, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards El-Mounib. Look for the electronic board showing "El-Mounib".

What is the last train from Rod El-Farag to Ain Helwan?

The last train from Rod El-Farag towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Helwan back towards Rod El-Farag departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Rod El-Farag to Ain Helwan?

There are 14 stops between Rod El-Farag and Ain Helwan on the Line 2. The stations are: Rod El-Farag, Massara, Al-Shohadaa.

Rod El-Farag À Ain Helwan

ShortestShortest Route

Rod El-Farag

Quai 1·underground·Line 2Vers El-Mounib

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

Massara

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.28 km

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

correspondance Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Quai 3 · Line 1 ·Quai 1 Vers Helwan

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

green correspondance

Quai 1·underground·Line 1Vers Helwan

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

Orabi

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue correspondance

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Hadayek El-Maadi

+35.74 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+39.33 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ain Helwan

Arrive Platform 2·underground20.31 km

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

Route on the map

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DeÀ

Aperçu du trajet

53 min

Total time

arrêts

22.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Rod El-Farag	05:00	23:00	Vers El-Mounib
Ain Helwan	05:00	23:00	Vers Rod El-Farag

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

3.05 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~90 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£146

Auto

E£302

Cab

E£546

Estimates for 22.59 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 2

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure station

Rod El-Farag

underground

Rod El-Farag, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

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

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines