How long does it take from El Carmen to Begoña by metro?

The journey from El Carmen to Begoña takes approximately 45 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 15.86 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from El Carmen to Begoña?

The token fare from El Carmen to Begoña 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 El Carmen for Begoña?

At El Carmen, 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 El Carmen to Begoña?

The last train from El Carmen towards Casa de Campo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Begoña back towards El Carmen departs at 01:30.

How many stops from El Carmen to Begoña?

There are 12 stops between El Carmen and Begoña on the Línea 5. The stations are: El Carmen, Ventas, Diego de León, Núñez de Balboa, Rubén Darío, Gran Vía.

El Carmen To Begoña

ShortestShortest Route

El Carmen

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Casa de Campo

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

Ventas

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Diego de León

+5.08 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Núñez de Balboa

+7.62 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Rubén Darío

+10.14 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.59 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

interchange Plaza de Castilla — 5 min

Platform 2 · Línea 10 ·Platform 2 Towards Hospital Infanta Sofía

+5 min

Plaza de Castilla

Platform 2·underground·Línea 10Towards Hospital Infanta Sofía

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

Chamartín

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Begoña

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

15.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El Carmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Casa de Campo
Begoña	05:00	23:00	Towards El Carmen

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

2.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€106

Auto

€220

Cab

€398

Estimates for 15.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

El Carmen

underground

El Carmen, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Begoña

underground

Begoña, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines