How long does it take from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna by metro?

The journey from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna takes approximately 17 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 5.7 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna?

The token fare from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna is $800. With a smart card the fare is $800 (save $0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's $800.

Which platform at Bío Bío for Vicuña Mackenna?

At Bío Bío, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Los Leones. Look for the electronic board showing "Los Leones".

What is the last train from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna?

The last train from Bío Bío towards Los Leones departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Vicuña Mackenna back towards Bío Bío departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Bío Bío to Vicuña Mackenna?

There are 3 stops between Bío Bío and Vicuña Mackenna on the Línea 6. The stations are: Bío Bío, Ñuble.

Bío Bío To Vicuña Mackenna

ShortestShortest Route

Bío Bío

Platform 1·underground·Línea 6Towards Los Leones

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

Ñuble

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.7 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Ñuble — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 5 ·Platform 1 Towards Plaza de Maipú

+5 min

Ñuble

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Plaza de Maipú

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Rodrigo de Araya

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Vicuña Mackenna

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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FromTo

Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Bío Bío	05:00	23:00	Towards Los Leones
Vicuña Mackenna	06:00	23:00	Towards Bío Bío

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

$800

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

0.77 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$44

Auto

$98

Cab

$176

Estimates for 5.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 6

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Línea 6

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Línea 6

Departure station

Bío Bío

underground

Bío Bío, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Vicuña Mackenna

underground

Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Vicuña Mackenna exit 1· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 2· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 3· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

Vicuña Mackenna exit 4· Vicuña Mackenna area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access