How long does it take from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam by metro?

The journey from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam takes approximately 61 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 28.77 km across 17 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam?

The token fare from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam 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 Helmeyet El-Zaitoun for Dar El-Salam?

At Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam?

The last train from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun towards Helwan departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Dar El-Salam back towards Helmeyet El-Zaitoun departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Helmeyet El-Zaitoun to Dar El-Salam?

There are 17 stops between Helmeyet El-Zaitoun and Dar El-Salam on the Line 1. The stations are: Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Saray El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Kobri El-Qobba, Manshiet El-Sadr, El-Demerdash, Ghamra, Al-Shohadaa, Orabi, Nasser, Sadat, Saad Zaghloul, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, El-Malek El-Saleh, Mar Girgis, El-Zahraa, Dar El-Salam.

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun To Dar El-Salam

ShortestShortest Route

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

Platform 2·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Hadayeq El-Zaitoun

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saray El-Qobba

+7.16 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Mar Girgis

+53.63 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Zahraa

+57.2 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Dar El-Salam

Arrive Platform 2·underground28.77 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

61 min

Total time

stops

28.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helmeyet El-Zaitoun	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan
Dar El-Salam	05:00	23:00	Towards Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

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

3.88 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~115 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£182

Auto

E£376

Cab

E£682

Estimates for 28.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun

underground

Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Dar El-Salam

underground

Dar El-Salam, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines