How long does it take from Callao to Plaza de Castilla by metro?

The journey from Callao to Plaza de Castilla takes approximately 24 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 8.59 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Callao to Plaza de Castilla?

The token fare from Callao to Plaza de Castilla is €2. With a smart card the fare is €2 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.

Which platform at Callao for Plaza de Castilla?

At Callao, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Alameda de Osuna. Look for the electronic board showing "Alameda de Osuna".

What is the last train from Callao to Plaza de Castilla?

The last train from Callao towards Alameda de Osuna departs at 01:30 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de Castilla back towards Callao departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Callao to Plaza de Castilla?

There are 6 stops between Callao and Plaza de Castilla on the Línea 5. The stations are: Callao, Gran Vía.

Callao To Plaza de Castilla

ShortestShortest Route

Callao

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Alameda de Osuna

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30Doors open: right

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.12 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30

interchange Gran Vía — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pinar de Chamartín

+5 min

Gran Vía

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30Doors open: right

Tribunal

blue interchange

+3.23 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Bilbao

+6.44 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Cuatro Caminos

red interchange

+9.67 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Tetuán

+12.88 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Plaza de Castilla

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.47 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

24 min

Total time

stops

8.59 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Callao	06:00	01:30	Towards Alameda de Osuna
Plaza de Castilla	05:00	23:00	Towards Callao

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

€2

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Use your Madrid Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.53 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€62

Auto

€134

Cab

€238

Estimates for 8.59 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Pinar de ChamartínValdecarros

Línea 5

Las RosasCuatro Caminos

Línea 5

Villaverde AltoMoncloa

Línea 5

Alameda de OsunaCasa de Campo

Línea 5

Departure station

Callao

underground

Callao, Madrid, Spain

Weekdays: 06:00 – 01:30(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Callao exit 1· Callao, Gran Vía♿

Callao exit 2· Callao, Gran Vía♿

Callao exit 3· Callao, Gran Vía♿

Callao exit 4· Callao, Gran Vía♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Plaza de Castilla

underground

Plaza de Castilla, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines