How long does it take from Lavapiés to Carabanchel by metro?

The journey from Lavapiés to Carabanchel takes approximately 30 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 8.74 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lavapiés to Carabanchel?

The token fare from Lavapiés to Carabanchel 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 Lavapiés for Carabanchel?

At Lavapiés, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Moncloa. Look for the electronic board showing "Moncloa".

What is the last train from Lavapiés to Carabanchel?

The last train from Lavapiés towards Moncloa departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Carabanchel back towards Lavapiés departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Lavapiés to Carabanchel?

There are 8 stops between Lavapiés and Carabanchel on the Línea 3. The stations are: Lavapiés, Sol.

Lavapiés To Carabanchel

ShortestShortest Route

Lavapiés

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Moncloa

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

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.17 km

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

interchange Sol — 5 min

Platform 5 · Línea 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Las Rosas

+5 min

Sol

aqua interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 2Towards Las Rosas

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

Ópera

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground0.87 km

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

interchange Ópera — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 5 ·Platform 3 Towards Alameda de Osuna

+5 min

Ópera

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Alameda de Osuna

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

La Latina

+2.52 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Puerta de Toledo

+5.06 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Pirámides

+10.14 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Marqués de Vadillo

+12.66 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Carabanchel

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.7 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

8.74 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lavapiés	05:00	23:00	Towards Moncloa
Carabanchel	05:00	23:00	Towards Lavapiés

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

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€62

Auto

€134

Cab

€242

Estimates for 8.74 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Pinar de ChamartínValdecarros

Línea 3

Las RosasCuatro Caminos

Línea 3

Villaverde AltoMoncloa

Línea 3

Alameda de OsunaCasa de Campo

Línea 3

Departure station

Lavapiés

underground

Lavapiés, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Carabanchel

underground

Carabanchel, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines