How long does it take from Botafogo to General Osório by metro?

The journey from Botafogo to General Osório takes approximately 9 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 4 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Botafogo to General Osório?

The token fare from Botafogo to General Osório is R$6.5. With a smart card the fare is R$6.5 (save R$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's R$6.5.

Which platform at Botafogo for General Osório?

At Botafogo, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Uruguai. Look for the electronic board showing "Uruguai".

What is the last train from Botafogo to General Osório?

The last train from Botafogo towards Uruguai departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from General Osório back towards Botafogo departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Botafogo to General Osório?

There are 3 stops between Botafogo and General Osório on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: Botafogo, Cardeal Arcoverde, Siqueira Campos, General Osório.

Botafogo To General Osório

ShortestShortest Route

Botafogo

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Towards Uruguai

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

Cardeal Arcoverde

+2.92 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Siqueira Campos

+5.86 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

General Osório

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

9 min

Total time

stops

4 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Botafogo	05:00	00:00	Towards Uruguai
General Osório	05:00	00:00	Towards Botafogo

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

R$6.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

R$6.5

Save R$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

R$6.5

Save R$0 per ride

Use your Rio de Janeiro Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.25 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~16 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$34

Auto

R$78

Cab

R$138

Estimates for 4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

UruguaiGeneral Osório

Linha 1 (Laranja)

PavunaBotafogo

Linha 1 (Laranja)

General OsórioJardim Oceânico

Linha 1 (Laranja)

Departure station

Botafogo

underground

Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Botafogo exit 1· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 2· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 3· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 4· Botafogo♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

General Osório

underground

General Osório, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

General Osório exit 1· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 2· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 3· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 4· Ipanema♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access