The three lines
| From | To | |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 | New Marg | Helwan |
| Line 2 | Shobra El-Kheima | El-Monib |
| Line 3 | Rod El-Farag | Adly Mansour |
Source: Egypt's State Information Service, December 2025.
The system opened in 1987 and, according to the ministry, now operates these three lines. A map on your phone makes a transfer between lines much easier.
Paying at the ticket booth
On 9 December 2025 the transport ministry said that the metro operator had rolled out electronic payment machines that accept Visa cards at all ticket booths and subscription offices on Lines 1 and 2. The step is meant to ease congestion at the windows and to reduce delays caused by shortages of small change.
The announcement names Lines 1 and 2 only. Keep some cash for Line 3 and for small purchases around the stations.
If something goes wrong
Passengers can file complaints or questions through the hotline, a dedicated WhatsApp number, the Cairo Metro's official pages, or government complaints offices in several stations. Save the contact details before you ride, because you may not have a signal below ground at every station.
Data for routes and rides
A map, a translation app and a ride app all depend on a connection. An eSIM installed at home on Wi-Fi works when you land in Egypt. Plans and networks are in our Egypt eSIM guide.
Questions and answers
How many lines does the Cairo Metro have?
Three: Line 1 from New Marg to Helwan, Line 2 from Shobra El-Kheima to El-Monib and Line 3 from Rod El-Farag to Adly Mansour.
Can I pay for a metro ticket with a card?
Since December 2025, machines accepting Visa cards are installed at all ticket booths and subscription offices on Lines 1 and 2.
Where can I report a problem?
Through the metro's hotline, a dedicated WhatsApp number, its official pages or the complaints offices in several stations.
Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
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Sources: State Information Service: Visa-based ticket payments across Cairo Metro Lines 1, 2 (9 Dec 2025)
