How long does it take from Plaza de Maipú to Franklin by metro?

The journey from Plaza de Maipú to Franklin takes approximately 46 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 19.6 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaza de Maipú to Franklin?

The token fare from Plaza de Maipú 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 Plaza de Maipú for Franklin?

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

What is the last train from Plaza de Maipú to Franklin?

The last train from Plaza de Maipú towards Plaza de Maipú departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Franklin back towards Plaza de Maipú departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Plaza de Maipú to Franklin?

There are 11 stops between Plaza de Maipú and Franklin on the Línea 5. The stations are: Plaza de Maipú, Del Sol, Las Parcelas, Pudahuel, Barrancas, Quinta Normal, Cumming, Santa Ana.

Plaza de Maipú To Franklin

ShortestShortest Route

Plaza de Maipú

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Plaza de Maipú

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

Del Sol

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Las Parcelas

+8.28 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Quinta Normal

+20.7 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Cumming

+24.84 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Santa Ana

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground14 km

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

interchange Santa Ana — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Vespucio Norte

+5 min

Santa Ana

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 2Towards Vespucio Norte

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

Los Héroes

red interchange

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Toesca

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Parque O'Higgins

+9.15 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Franklin

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.6 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

19.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Plaza de Maipú	06:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Maipú
Franklin	06:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Maipú

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

2.65 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.22 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~78 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$128

Auto

$266

Cab

$482

Estimates for 19.6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

San PabloLos Dominicos

Línea 5

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Línea 5

TobalabaPlaza de Puente Alto

Línea 5

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 5

Departure station

Plaza de Maipú

underground

Plaza de Maipú, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Plaza de Maipú exit 1· Maipú♿

Plaza de Maipú exit 2· Maipú♿

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

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