How long does it take from San Lázaro to Observatorio by metro?

The journey from San Lázaro to Observatorio takes approximately 50 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 16.38 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from San Lázaro to Observatorio?

The token fare from San Lázaro to Observatorio 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 San Lázaro for Observatorio?

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

What is the last train from San Lázaro to Observatorio?

The last train from San Lázaro towards Observatorio departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Observatorio back towards San Lázaro departs at 00:00.

How many stops from San Lázaro to Observatorio?

There are 11 stops between San Lázaro and Observatorio on the Línea 1. The stations are: San Lázaro, Candelaria, Merced, Pino Suárez.

San Lázaro To Observatorio

ShortestShortest Route

San Lázaro

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Candelaria

+3.12 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Merced

+6.26 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Pino Suárez

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.33 km

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

interchange Pino Suárez — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Pino Suárez

pink interchange

Platform 3·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

Chabacano

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.6 km

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

interchange Chabacano — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 9 ·Platform 3 Towards Tacubaya

+5 min

Chabacano

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 9Towards Tacubaya

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

Lázaro Cárdenas

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Centro Médico

green interchange

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Chilpancingo

+9.15 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Patriotismo

+12.2 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Tacubaya

pink interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground7 km

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

interchange Tacubaya — 5 min

Platform 5 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Observatorio

+5 min

Tacubaya

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Observatorio

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.45 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

16.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
San Lázaro	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio
Observatorio	05:00	00:00	Towards San Lázaro

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

2.21 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.02 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~66 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$410

Estimates for 16.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

San Lázaro

underground

San Lázaro, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

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Arrival 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

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