How long does it take from Hesham Barakat to Faisal by metro?

The journey from Hesham Barakat to Faisal takes approximately 71 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 30.24 km across 21 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hesham Barakat to Faisal?

The token fare from Hesham Barakat to Faisal 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 Hesham Barakat for Faisal?

At Hesham Barakat, 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 Hesham Barakat to Faisal?

The last train from Hesham Barakat towards Kit Kat departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Faisal back towards Hesham Barakat departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Hesham Barakat to Faisal?

There are 21 stops between Hesham Barakat and Faisal on the Line 3. The stations are: Hesham Barakat, El-Nozha, Nadi El-Shams, Alf Maskan, Heliopolis, Haroun, Al-Ahram, Koleyet El-Banat, Cairo Stadium, Fair Zone, Abbassia, Abdou Pasha, El-Geish, Bab El-Shaaria, Attaba.

Hesham Barakat To Faisal

ShortestShortest Route

Hesham Barakat

Platform 1·underground·Line 3Towards Kit Kat

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

El-Nozha

+3.39 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Nadi El-Shams

+6.8 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

El-Geish

+40.7 min

3.39 min · 1.59 km

Bab El-Shaaria

+44.11 min

3.41 min · 1.6 km

Attaba

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground22.28 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

Mohamed Naguib

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Sadat

red interchange

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

El-Bohoth

+12.83 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Cairo University

+15.4 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Faisal

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.96 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

71 min

Total time

stops

30.24 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hesham Barakat	05:00	23:00	Towards Kit Kat
Faisal	05:00	23:00	Towards Hesham Barakat

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

4.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.87 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~121 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£192

Auto

E£392

Cab

E£716

Estimates for 30.24 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

HelwanNew El-Marg

Line 3

Shobra El-KheimaEl-Mounib

Line 3

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 3

Departure station

Hesham Barakat

underground

Hesham Barakat, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Faisal

underground

Faisal, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines