How long does it take from Balderas to Polanco by metro?

The journey from Balderas to Polanco takes approximately 39 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 13.79 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Balderas to Polanco?

The token fare from Balderas to Polanco is MX$5. With a smart card the fare is MX$5 (save MX$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's MX$5.

Which platform at Balderas for Polanco?

At Balderas, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Indios Verdes. Look for the electronic board showing "Indios Verdes".

What is the last train from Balderas to Polanco?

The last train from Balderas towards Indios Verdes departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Polanco back towards Balderas departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Balderas to Polanco?

There are 8 stops between Balderas and Polanco on the Línea 3. The stations are: Balderas, Juárez, Hidalgo.

Balderas To Polanco

ShortestShortest Route

Balderas

pink interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Juárez

+3.72 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Hidalgo

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.54 km

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

interchange Hidalgo — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Hidalgo

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 2Towards Cuatro Caminos

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

Revolución

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

San Cosme

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Normal

+11.31 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Tacuba

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.2 km

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

interchange Tacuba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 7 ·Platform 3 Towards El Rosario

+5 min

Tacuba

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 7Towards El Rosario

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

San Joaquín

+3.28 min

3.28 min · 1.53 km

Polanco

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.05 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

13.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Balderas	05:00	00:00	Towards Indios Verdes
Polanco	05:00	23:00	Towards Balderas

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

MX$5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.86 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$92

Auto

MX$196

Cab

MX$354

Estimates for 13.79 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Balderas

underground

Balderas, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Balderas exit 1· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 2· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 3· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 4· Balderas area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Polanco

underground

Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines