How long does it take from Velódromo to Balderas by metro?

The journey from Velódromo to Balderas takes approximately 33 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 10.7 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Velódromo to Balderas?

The token fare from Velódromo to Balderas 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 Velódromo for Balderas?

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

What is the last train from Velódromo to Balderas?

The last train from Velódromo towards Tacubaya departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Balderas back towards Velódromo departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Velódromo to Balderas?

There are 7 stops between Velódromo and Balderas on the Línea 9. The stations are: Velódromo, Mixiuhca, Jamaica, Chabacano.

Velódromo To Balderas

ShortestShortest Route

Velódromo

Platform 2·underground·Línea 9Towards Tacubaya

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

Mixiuhca

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Jamaica

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Chabacano

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.2 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

Salto del Agua

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Balderas

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.9 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

10.7 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Velódromo	05:00	23:00	Towards Tacubaya
Balderas	05:00	00:00	Towards Velódromo

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

1.44 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$74

Auto

MX$158

Cab

MX$286

Estimates for 10.7 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Velódromo

underground

Velódromo, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Balderas

underground

Balderas, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Balderas exit 1· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 2· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 3· Balderas area♿

Balderas exit 4· Balderas area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access