How long does it take from Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima by metro?

The journey from Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima takes approximately 63 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 26.59 km across 19 stops.

What is the metro fare from Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima?

The token fare from Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima 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 Alf Maskan for Shobra El-Kheima?

At Alf Maskan, 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 Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima?

The last train from Alf Maskan towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shobra El-Kheima back towards Alf Maskan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Alf Maskan to Shobra El-Kheima?

There are 19 stops between Alf Maskan and Shobra El-Kheima on the Line 3. The stations are: Alf Maskan, Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Alf Maskan To Shobra El-Kheima

ShortestShortest Route

Alf Maskan

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Heliopolis

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Haroun

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+30.51 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+33.92 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground17.5 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Attaba

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+2.55 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

+5.12 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Mezallat

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Koliet El-Zeraa

+17.93 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Shobra El-Kheima

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.09 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

63 min

Total time

stops

26.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Alf Maskan	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Shobra El-Kheima	05:00	00:00	Towards Alf Maskan

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

3.59 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.65 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~106 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£170

Auto

E£350

Cab

E£634

Estimates for 26.59 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Alf Maskan

underground

Alf Maskan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Shobra El-Kheima

underground

Shobra El-Kheima, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Shobra El-Kheima exit 1· Shobra El-Kheima♿

Shobra El-Kheima exit 2· Shobra El-Kheima♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines