How long does it take from Merced to Hospital General by metro?

The journey from Merced to Hospital General takes approximately 22 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 7.87 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Merced to Hospital General?

The token fare from Merced to Hospital General 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 Merced for Hospital General?

At Merced, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Observatorio. Look for the electronic board showing "Observatorio".

What is the last train from Merced to Hospital General?

The last train from Merced towards Observatorio departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Hospital General back towards Merced departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Merced to Hospital General?

There are 5 stops between Merced and Hospital General on the Línea 1. The stations are: Merced, Pino Suárez, Salto del Agua, Balderas.

Merced To Hospital General

ShortestShortest Route

Merced

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Pino Suárez

blue interchange

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Salto del Agua

+6.26 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Balderas

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.34 km

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

interchange Balderas — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 3 ·Platform 3 Towards Indios Verdes

+5 min

Balderas

pink interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Niños Héroes

+3.7 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Hospital General

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.53 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

7.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Merced	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio
Hospital General	05:00	23:00	Towards Merced

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

1.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.49 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~31 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$58

Auto

MX$124

Cab

MX$224

Estimates for 7.87 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Merced

underground

Merced, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

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Arrival station

Hospital General

underground

Hospital General, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

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