How long does it take from Heliopolis to Massara by metro?

The journey from Heliopolis to Massara takes approximately 44 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 18.18 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Heliopolis to Massara?

The token fare from Heliopolis to Massara 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 Heliopolis for Massara?

At Heliopolis, 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 Heliopolis to Massara?

The last train from Heliopolis towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Massara back towards Heliopolis departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Heliopolis to Massara?

There are 12 stops between Heliopolis and Massara on the Line 3. The stations are: Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Heliopolis To Massara

ShortestShortest Route

Heliopolis

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

Haroun

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Al-Ahram

+6.78 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

El-Geish

+27.12 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+30.53 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground15.91 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

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

18.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Heliopolis	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Massara	05:00	23:00	Towards Heliopolis

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

2.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£120

Auto

E£248

Cab

E£450

Estimates for 18.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Heliopolis

underground

Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Massara

underground

Massara, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines