How long does it take from Helwan to New El-Marg by metro?

The journey from Helwan to New El-Marg takes approximately 93 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 44 km across 26 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helwan to New El-Marg?

The token fare from Helwan to New El-Marg 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 New El-Marg?

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 New El-Marg?

The last train from Helwan towards Helwan departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from New El-Marg back towards Helwan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helwan to New El-Marg?

There are 26 stops between Helwan and New El-Marg 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, Nasser, Orabi, Al-Shohadaa, Ghamra, El-Demerdash, Manshiet El-Sadr, Kobri El-Qobba, Hammamat El-Qobba, Saray El-Qobba, Hadayeq El-Zaitoun, Helmeyet El-Zaitoun, El-Matareyya, Ain Shams, Ezbet El-Nakhl, El-Marg, New El-Marg.

Helwan To New El-Marg

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

Ezbet El-Nakhl

+85.8 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

El-Marg

+89.37 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

New El-Marg

Arrive Platform 1·underground44 km

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

Route on the map

26stops0changes

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Journey at a glance

93 min

Total time

stops

44 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Helwan
New El-Marg	05:00	00:00	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

5.94 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~176 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£274

Auto

E£558

Cab

E£1018

Estimates for 44 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

New El-Marg

underground

New El-Marg, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

New El-Marg exit 1· New El-Marg area♿

New El-Marg exit 2· New El-Marg area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines