How long does it take from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria by metro?

The journey from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria takes approximately 14 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 3.86 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria?

The token fare from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria 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 Massara for Bab El-Shaaria?

At Massara, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards El-Mounib. Look for the electronic board showing "El-Mounib".

What is the last train from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria?

The last train from Massara towards El-Mounib departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bab El-Shaaria back towards Massara departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Massara to Bab El-Shaaria?

There are 3 stops between Massara and Bab El-Shaaria on the Line 2. The stations are: Massara, Al-Shohadaa, Attaba.

Massara To Bab El-Shaaria

ShortestShortest Route

Massara

Platform 1·underground·Line 2Towards El-Mounib

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

Al-Shohadaa

red interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Attaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.27 km

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

interchange Attaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Adly Mansour

+5 min

Attaba

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 3Towards Adly Mansour

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

Bab El-Shaaria

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

14 min

Total time

stops

3.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Massara	05:00	23:00	Towards El-Mounib
Bab El-Shaaria	05:00	23:00	Towards Massara

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

0.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~15 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£34

Auto

E£76

Cab

E£134

Estimates for 3.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Line 2

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Line 2

Adly MansourKit Kat

Line 2

Departure station

Massara

underground

Massara, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Bab El-Shaaria

underground

Bab El-Shaaria, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines