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

The journey from Helwan to Massara takes approximately 51 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 21.47 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helwan to Massara?

The token fare from Helwan 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 Helwan for Massara?

At Helwan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Helwan to Massara?

The last train from Helwan towards Helwan departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Massara back towards Helwan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helwan to Massara?

There are 14 stops between Helwan and Massara on the Line 1. The stations are: Helwan, Ain Helwan, Maadi, Hadayek El-Maadi, Dar El-Salam, El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat.

Helwan To Massara

ShortestShortest Route

Helwan

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

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

Ain Helwan

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.92 km

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

interchange Sadat — 5 min

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

+5 min

Sadat

red interchange

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

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

Mohamed Naguib

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+7.69 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Massara

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.55 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

21.47 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Helwan
Massara	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan

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

2.90 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~86 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£138

Auto

E£288

Cab

E£522

Estimates for 21.47 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Helwan

underground

Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Helwan exit 1· Helwan♿

Helwan exit 2· Helwan♿

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

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