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

The journey from Plaza de España to Valdecarros takes approximately 36 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 14.3 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaza de España to Valdecarros?

The token fare from Plaza de España to Valdecarros 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 Valdecarros?

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 Valdecarros?

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

How many stops from Plaza de España to Valdecarros?

There are 10 stops between Plaza de España and Valdecarros on the Línea 3. The stations are: Plaza de España, Callao, Sol.

Plaza de España To Valdecarros

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

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground2.35 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

Antón Martín

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Estación del Arte

+6.44 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Pacífico

+19.3 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Puente de Vallecas

+22.53 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Valdecarros

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.95 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

14.3 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.89 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€96

Auto

€202

Cab

€364

Estimates for 14.3 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

Valdecarros

underground

Valdecarros, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Valdecarros exit 1· Valdecarros area♿

Valdecarros exit 2· Valdecarros area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines