How long does it take from Saens Peña to Central by metro?

The journey from Saens Peña to Central takes approximately 12 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 5.34 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Saens Peña to Central?

The token fare from Saens Peña to Central 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 Saens Peña for Central?

At Saens Peña, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards General Osório. Look for the electronic board showing "General Osório".

What is the last train from Saens Peña to Central?

The last train from Saens Peña towards General Osório departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Central back towards Saens Peña departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Saens Peña to Central?

There are 4 stops between Saens Peña and Central on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: Saens Peña, Afonso Pena, São Francisco Xavier, Estácio, Central.

Saens Peña To Central

ShortestShortest Route

Saens Peña

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Towards General Osório

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

Afonso Pena

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

São Francisco Xavier

+5.86 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Estácio

green interchange

+8.78 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Central

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.34 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

5.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Saens Peña	05:00	23:00	Towards General Osório
Central	05:00	00:00	Towards Saens Peña

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

0.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$42

Auto

R$94

Cab

R$168

Estimates for 5.34 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Linha 1 (Laranja)

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Linha 1 (Laranja)

General OsórioJardim Oceânico

Linha 1 (Laranja)

Departure station

Saens Peña

underground

Saens Peña, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Central

underground

Central, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Central exit 1· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 2· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 3· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 4· Central do Brasil♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access