How long does it take from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón by metro?

The journey from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón takes approximately 37 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 12.38 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón?

The token fare from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón 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 Plaza de Armas for Cristóbal Colón?

At Plaza de Armas, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Vicente Valdés. Look for the electronic board showing "Vicente Valdés".

What is the last train from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón?

The last train from Plaza de Armas towards Vicente Valdés departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cristóbal Colón back towards Plaza de Armas departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Plaza de Armas to Cristóbal Colón?

There are 8 stops between Plaza de Armas and Cristóbal Colón on the Línea 5. The stations are: Plaza de Armas, Bellas Artes, Baquedano.

Plaza de Armas To Cristóbal Colón

ShortestShortest Route

Plaza de Armas

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Vicente Valdés

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

Bellas Artes

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Baquedano

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4 km

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

interchange Baquedano — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards San Pablo

+5 min

Baquedano

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards San Pablo

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

Salvador

+2.92 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Manuel Montt

+5.86 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Pedro de Valdivia

+8.78 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Los Leones

purple interchange

+11.7 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Tobalaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.67 km

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

interchange Tobalaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Tobalaba

+5 min

Tobalaba

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 4Towards Tobalaba

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

Cristóbal Colón

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.71 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

37 min

Total time

stops

12.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Plaza de Armas	05:00	23:00	Towards Vicente Valdés
Cristóbal Colón	05:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Armas

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

1.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$84

Auto

$178

Cab

$322

Estimates for 12.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

San PabloLos Dominicos

Línea 5

Vespucio NorteEl Bosque

Línea 5

TobalabaPlaza de Puente Alto

Línea 5

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 5

Departure station

Plaza de Armas

underground

Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cristóbal Colón

underground

Cristóbal Colón, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines