How long does it take from Universidad to Zócalo by metro?

The journey from Universidad to Zócalo takes approximately 42 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 15.28 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Universidad to Zócalo?

The token fare from Universidad to Zócalo 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 Universidad for Zócalo?

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

What is the last train from Universidad to Zócalo?

The last train from Universidad towards Indios Verdes departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Zócalo back towards Universidad departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Universidad to Zócalo?

There are 9 stops between Universidad and Zócalo on the Línea 3. The stations are: Universidad, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, Coyoacán, Zapata, Centro Médico.

Universidad To Zócalo

ShortestShortest Route

Universidad

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Miguel Ángel de Quevedo

+3.72 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Coyoacán

+7.44 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Zapata

+11.16 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Centro Médico

brown interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.08 km

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

interchange Centro Médico — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 9 ·Platform 3 Towards Tacubaya

+5 min

Centro Médico

green 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

Chabacano

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.8 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

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Zócalo

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

15.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Universidad	05:00	00:00	Towards Indios Verdes
Zócalo	05:00	23:00	Towards Universidad

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

2.06 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~61 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$102

Auto

MX$214

Cab

MX$386

Estimates for 15.28 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 3

Cuatro CaminosTasqueña

Línea 3

Indios VerdesUniversidad

Línea 3

El RosarioBarranca del Muerto

Línea 3

Departure station

Universidad

underground

Universidad, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Universidad exit 1· UNAM♿

Universidad exit 2· UNAM♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Zócalo

underground

Zócalo, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines