How long does it take from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis by metro?

The journey from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis takes approximately 53 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 22.58 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis?

The token fare from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis 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 Al-Sayyida Zeinab for Heliopolis?

At Al-Sayyida Zeinab, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards New El-Marg. Look for the electronic board showing "New El-Marg".

What is the last train from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis?

The last train from Al-Sayyida Zeinab towards New El-Marg departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Heliopolis back towards Al-Sayyida Zeinab departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Al-Sayyida Zeinab to Heliopolis?

There are 14 stops between Al-Sayyida Zeinab and Heliopolis on the Line 1. The stations are: Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat, Nasser.

Al-Sayyida Zeinab To Heliopolis

ShortestShortest Route

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards New El-Marg

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

Saad Zaghloul

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Nasser

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.08 km

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

interchange Nasser — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Nasser

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Attaba

green interchange

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

+30.53 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haroun

+33.92 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Heliopolis

Arrive Platform 2·underground17.5 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

53 min

Total time

stops

22.58 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Al-Sayyida Zeinab	05:00	23:00	Towards New El-Marg
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Al-Sayyida Zeinab

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

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

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£146

Auto

E£300

Cab

E£546

Estimates for 22.58 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 1

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 1

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 1

Departure station

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

underground

Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines