How long does it take from Valdecarros to El Carmen by metro?

The journey from Valdecarros to El Carmen takes approximately 47 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 19.03 km across 14 stops.

What is the metro fare from Valdecarros to El Carmen?

The token fare from Valdecarros to El Carmen 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 Valdecarros for El Carmen?

At Valdecarros, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Pinar de Chamartín. Look for the electronic board showing "Pinar de Chamartín".

What is the last train from Valdecarros to El Carmen?

The last train from Valdecarros towards Pinar de Chamartín departs at 01:30 on weekdays. The last train from El Carmen back towards Valdecarros departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Valdecarros to El Carmen?

There are 14 stops between Valdecarros and El Carmen on the Línea 1. The stations are: Valdecarros, Puente de Vallecas, Pacífico, Menéndez Pelayo, Atocha Renfe, Atocha, Estación del Arte, Antón Martín, Sol, Gran Vía.

Valdecarros To El Carmen

ShortestShortest Route

Valdecarros

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Puente de Vallecas

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Pacífico

+6.44 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Antón Martín

+22.53 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Sol

red interchangeyellow interchange

+25.74 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Gran Vía

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.44 km

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

interchange Gran Vía — 5 min

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

+5 min

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 5Towards Alameda de Osuna

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

Rubén Darío

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Núñez de Balboa

+5.06 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Diego de León

+7.6 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Ventas

+10.14 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

El Carmen

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.59 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

19.03 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Valdecarros	06:00	01:30	Towards Pinar de Chamartín
El Carmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Valdecarros

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

2.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.18 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€124

Auto

€258

Cab

€468

Estimates for 19.03 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Línea 1

Departure 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

Arrival station

El Carmen

underground

El Carmen, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines