How long does it take from Plaza de España to Las Rosas by metro?

The journey from Plaza de España to Las Rosas takes approximately 32 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 9.39 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaza de España to Las Rosas?

The token fare from Plaza de España to Las Rosas 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 Plaza de España for Las Rosas?

At Plaza de España, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Villaverde Alto. Look for the electronic board showing "Villaverde Alto".

What is the last train from Plaza de España to Las Rosas?

The last train from Plaza de España towards Villaverde Alto departs at 01:30 on weekdays. The last train from Las Rosas back towards Plaza de España departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Plaza de España to Las Rosas?

There are 9 stops between Plaza de España and Las Rosas on the Línea 3. The stations are: Plaza de España, Callao.

Plaza de España To Las Rosas

ShortestShortest Route

Plaza de España

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Villaverde Alto

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

Callao

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.18 km

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

interchange Callao — 5 min

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

+5 min

Callao

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Alameda de Osuna

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

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Rubén Darío

+5.08 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Núñez de Balboa

+7.6 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Diego de León

+10.14 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Ventas

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.59 km

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

interchange Ventas — 5 min

Platform 2 · Línea 2 ·Platform 2 Towards Las Rosas

+5 min

Ventas

Platform 2·underground·Línea 2Towards Las Rosas

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

La Elipa

+2.08 min

2.08 min · 0.87 km

Avenida de Guadalajara

+4.16 min

2.08 min · 0.87 km

Las Rosas

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.62 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

32 min

Total time

stops

9.39 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Plaza de España	06:00	01:30	Towards Villaverde Alto
Las Rosas	06:00	01:30	Towards Plaza de España

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

1.27 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€66

Auto

€142

Cab

€256

Estimates for 9.39 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

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

Arrival station

Las Rosas

underground

Las Rosas, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Las Rosas exit 1· Las Rosas area♿

Las Rosas exit 2· Las Rosas area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines