How long does it take from San Cristóbal to Plaza de Castilla by metro?

The journey from San Cristóbal to Plaza de Castilla takes approximately 45 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 18.33 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from San Cristóbal to Plaza de Castilla?

The token fare from San Cristóbal 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 San Cristóbal for Plaza de Castilla?

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

What is the last train from San Cristóbal to Plaza de Castilla?

The last train from San Cristóbal towards Moncloa departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de Castilla back towards San Cristóbal departs at 01:30.

How many stops from San Cristóbal to Plaza de Castilla?

There are 14 stops between San Cristóbal and Plaza de Castilla on the Línea 3. The stations are: San Cristóbal, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Almendrales, Legazpi, Delicias, Palos de la Frontera, Embajadores, Lavapiés, Sol.

San Cristóbal To Plaza de Castilla

ShortestShortest Route

San Cristóbal

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Moncloa

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

Hospital 12 de Octubre

+2.63 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Almendrales

+5.26 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Embajadores

+15.8 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Lavapiés

+18.43 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground9.37 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

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Tribunal

blue interchange

+6.44 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Cuatro Caminos

red interchange

+12.88 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Tetuán

+16.09 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Plaza de Castilla

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.96 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

45 min

Total time

stops

18.33 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
San Cristóbal	05:00	23:00	Towards Moncloa
Plaza de Castilla	05:00	23:00	Towards San Cristóbal

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

2.47 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~73 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€120

Auto

€250

Cab

€454

Estimates for 18.33 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Línea 3

Departure station

San Cristóbal

underground

San Cristóbal, 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