How long does it take from Diego de León to Plaza de España by metro?

The journey from Diego de León to Plaza de España takes approximately 18 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 5.65 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Diego de León to Plaza de España?

The token fare from Diego de León to Plaza de España 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 Diego de León for Plaza de España?

At Diego de León, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Casa de Campo. Look for the electronic board showing "Casa de Campo".

What is the last train from Diego de León to Plaza de España?

The last train from Diego de León towards Casa de Campo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de España back towards Diego de León departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Diego de León to Plaza de España?

There are 5 stops between Diego de León and Plaza de España on the Línea 5. The stations are: Diego de León, Núñez de Balboa, Rubén Darío, Gran Vía, Callao.

Diego de León To Plaza de España

ShortestShortest Route

Diego de León

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Casa de Campo

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

Núñez de Balboa

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Rubén Darío

+5.06 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

+7.6 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Callao

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.47 km

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

interchange Callao — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 3 ·Platform 1 Towards Villaverde Alto

+5 min

Callao

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Villaverde Alto

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

Plaza de España

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.65 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Diego de León	05:00	23:00	Towards Casa de Campo
Plaza de España	06:00	01:30	Towards Diego de León

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

0.76 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.35 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~23 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€44

Auto

€98

Cab

€174

Estimates for 5.65 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Diego de León

underground

Diego de León, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Plaza de España

underground

Plaza de España, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Plaza de España exit 1· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 2· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 3· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 4· Plaza de España♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access