How long does it take from Observatorio to Bellas Artes by metro?

The journey from Observatorio to Bellas Artes takes approximately 50 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 16.29 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Observatorio to Bellas Artes?

The token fare from Observatorio to Bellas Artes 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 Observatorio for Bellas Artes?

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

What is the last train from Observatorio to Bellas Artes?

The last train from Observatorio towards Observatorio departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bellas Artes back towards Observatorio departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Observatorio to Bellas Artes?

There are 10 stops between Observatorio and Bellas Artes on the Línea 1. The stations are: Observatorio, Tacubaya.

Observatorio To Bellas Artes

ShortestShortest Route

Observatorio

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Tacubaya

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

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

interchange Tacubaya — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 9 ·Platform 5 Towards Tacubaya

+5 min

Tacubaya

pink interchangeorange interchange

Platform 5·underground·Línea 9Towards Tacubaya

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

Patriotismo

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Chilpancingo

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Centro Médico

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.2 km

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

interchange Centro Médico — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 3 ·Platform 1 Towards Indios Verdes

+5 min

Centro Médico

brown interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Hospital General

+3.72 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Niños Héroes

+7.44 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Balderas

pink interchange

+11.14 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Juárez

+14.86 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Hidalgo

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground8.84 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

Bellas Artes

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

16.29 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Observatorio	05:00	00:00	Towards Observatorio
Bellas Artes	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio

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

2.20 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.01 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~65 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$108

Auto

MX$226

Cab

MX$408

Estimates for 16.29 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Observatorio

underground

Observatorio, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Observatorio exit 1· Observatorio area♿

Observatorio exit 2· Observatorio area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Bellas Artes

underground

Bellas Artes, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines