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

The journey from San Cristóbal to Plaza de España takes approximately 26 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 11.72 km across 10 stops.

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

The token fare from San Cristóbal to Plaza de España 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 España?

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 España?

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

How many stops from San Cristóbal to Plaza de España?

There are 10 stops between San Cristóbal and Plaza de España on the Línea 3. The stations are: San Cristóbal, Hospital 12 de Octubre, Almendrales, Legazpi, Delicias, Palos de la Frontera, Embajadores, Lavapiés, Sol, Callao, Plaza de España.

San Cristóbal To Plaza de España

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

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

+21.06 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Callao

green interchange

+23.69 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Plaza de España

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.72 km

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

Route on the map

10stops0changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

11.72 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
San Cristóbal	05:00	23:00	Towards Moncloa
Plaza de España	06:00	01:30	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

1.58 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€80

Auto

€170

Cab

€308

Estimates for 11.72 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

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 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