How long does it take from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima by metro?

The journey from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima takes approximately 28 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 12.51 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima?

The token fare from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima 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 Opera for Shobra El-Kheima?

At Opera, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Shobra El-Kheima. Look for the electronic board showing "Shobra El-Kheima".

What is the last train from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima?

The last train from Opera towards Shobra El-Kheima departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shobra El-Kheima back towards Opera departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Opera to Shobra El-Kheima?

There are 11 stops between Opera and Shobra El-Kheima on the Line 2. The stations are: Opera, Sadat, Mohamed Naguib, Attaba, Al-Shohadaa, Massara, Rod El-Farag, St. Teresa, Khalafawy, Mezallat, Koliet El-Zeraa, Shobra El-Kheima.

Opera To Shobra El-Kheima

ShortestShortest Route

Opera

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

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

Sadat

red interchange

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Mohamed Naguib

+5.14 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Mezallat

+23.09 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Koliet El-Zeraa

+25.64 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Shobra El-Kheima

Arrive Platform 1·underground12.51 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

12.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Opera	05:00	23:00	Towards Shobra El-Kheima
Shobra El-Kheima	05:00	00:00	Towards Opera

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

1.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£86

Auto

E£180

Cab

E£326

Estimates for 12.51 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Opera

underground

Opera, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

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Arrival station

Shobra El-Kheima

underground

Shobra El-Kheima, Cairo, Egypt

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Shobra El-Kheima exit 1· Shobra El-Kheima♿

Shobra El-Kheima exit 2· Shobra El-Kheima♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines