How long does it take from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla by metro?

The journey from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla takes approximately 24 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 8.77 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla?

The token fare from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla 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 Príncipe Pío for Plaza de Castilla?

At Príncipe Pío, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Hospital Infanta Sofía. Look for the electronic board showing "Hospital Infanta Sofía".

What is the last train from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla?

The last train from Príncipe Pío towards Hospital Infanta Sofía departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de Castilla back towards Príncipe Pío departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Príncipe Pío to Plaza de Castilla?

There are 6 stops between Príncipe Pío and Plaza de Castilla on the Línea 10. The stations are: Príncipe Pío, Plaza de España, Tribunal.

Príncipe Pío To Plaza de Castilla

ShortestShortest Route

Príncipe Pío

Platform 2·underground·Línea 10Towards Hospital Infanta Sofía

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

Plaza de España

yellow interchange

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Tribunal

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.8 km

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

interchange Tribunal — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pinar de Chamartín

+5 min

Tribunal

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Bilbao

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Cuatro Caminos

red interchange

+6.44 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Tetuán

+9.65 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Plaza de Castilla

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.97 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

24 min

Total time

stops

8.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Príncipe Pío	05:00	23:00	Towards Hospital Infanta Sofía
Plaza de Castilla	05:00	23:00	Towards Príncipe Pío

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

€136

Cab

€242

Estimates for 8.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Príncipe Pío

underground

Príncipe Pío, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Plaza de Castilla

underground

Plaza de Castilla, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines