How long does it take from Observatorio to Candelaria by metro?

The journey from Observatorio to Candelaria takes approximately 47 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 14.94 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Observatorio to Candelaria?

The token fare from Observatorio to Candelaria 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 Candelaria?

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 Candelaria?

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

How many stops from Observatorio to Candelaria?

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

Observatorio To Candelaria

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

+9.15 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Lázaro Cárdenas

+12.2 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Chabacano

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7 km

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

interchange Chabacano — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Chabacano

brown interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 2Towards Cuatro Caminos

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

San Antonio Abad

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Pino Suárez

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.6 km

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

interchange Pino Suárez — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Observatorio

+5 min

Pino Suárez

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Merced

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Candelaria

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.89 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

14.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Observatorio	05:00	00:00	Towards Observatorio
Candelaria	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

2.02 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.93 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~60 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$100

Auto

MX$210

Cab

MX$378

Estimates for 14.94 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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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

Candelaria

underground

Candelaria, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines