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

The journey from Lavapiés to Diego de León takes approximately 23 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 6.01 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Lavapiés to Diego de León?

The token fare from Lavapiés to Diego de León 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 Diego de León?

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 Diego de León?

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

How many stops from Lavapiés to Diego de León?

There are 5 stops between Lavapiés and Diego de León on the Línea 3. The stations are: Lavapiés, Sol.

Lavapiés To Diego de León

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 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pinar de Chamartín

+5 min

Sol

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Gran Vía

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.49 km

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

interchange Gran Vía — 5 min

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

+5 min

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Alameda de Osuna

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

Rubén Darío

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Núñez de Balboa

+5.06 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Diego de León

Arrive Platform 2·underground3.35 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

6.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Lavapiés	05:00	23:00	Towards Moncloa
Diego de León	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

0.81 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.37 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~24 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€46

Auto

€102

Cab

€182

Estimates for 6.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 3

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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

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