How long does it take from Estación Central to Franklin by metro?

The journey from Estación Central to Franklin takes approximately 20 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 6.87 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Estación Central to Franklin?

The token fare from Estación Central to Franklin 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 Estación Central for Franklin?

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

What is the last train from Estación Central to Franklin?

The last train from Estación Central towards Los Dominicos departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Franklin back towards Estación Central departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Estación Central to Franklin?

There are 5 stops between Estación Central and Franklin on the Línea 1. The stations are: Estación Central, Universidad de Santiago, Los Héroes.

Estación Central To Franklin

ShortestShortest Route

Estación Central

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Los Dominicos

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

Universidad de Santiago

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Los Héroes

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.67 km

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

interchange Los Héroes — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Vespucio Norte

+5 min

Los Héroes

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 2Towards Vespucio Norte

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

Toesca

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Parque O'Higgins

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Franklin

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

6.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Estación Central	05:00	23:00	Towards Los Dominicos
Franklin	06:00	23:00	Towards Estación Central

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

0.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.43 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~27 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$52

Auto

$112

Cab

$202

Estimates for 6.87 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 1

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Línea 1

Departure station

Estación Central

underground

Estación Central, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Franklin

underground

Franklin, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Franklin exit 1· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 2· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 3· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 4· Franklin area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access