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

The journey from Attaba to Ain Shams takes approximately 43 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 18.05 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Attaba to Ain Shams?

The token fare from Attaba 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 Attaba for Ain Shams?

At Attaba, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

What is the last train from Attaba to Ain Shams?

The last train from Attaba towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ain Shams back towards Attaba departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Attaba to Ain Shams?

There are 11 stops between Attaba and Ain Shams on the Line 2. The stations are: Attaba, Al-Shohadaa.

Attaba To Ain Shams

ShortestShortest Route

Attaba

blue interchange

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

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.13 km

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

interchange Al-Shohadaa — 5 min

Platform 3 · Line 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Helwan

+5 min

Al-Shohadaa

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

First train: 05:00Last train: 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

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

43 min

Total time

stops

18.05 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Attaba	05:00	00:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Ain Shams	05:00	23:00	Towards Attaba

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

2.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.12 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~72 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£118

Auto

E£246

Cab

E£448

Estimates for 18.05 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 2

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Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure station

Attaba

underground

Attaba, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Attaba exit 1· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 2· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 3· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

Attaba exit 4· Attaba, Khan el-Khalili♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Ain Shams

underground

Ain Shams, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines