How long does it take from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo by metro?

The journey from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo takes approximately 20 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 6.87 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo?

The token fare from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo is R$6.5. With a smart card the fare is R$6.5 (save R$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's R$6.5.

Which platform at São Francisco Xavier for Botafogo?

At São Francisco Xavier, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards General Osório. Look for the electronic board showing "General Osório".

What is the last train from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo?

The last train from São Francisco Xavier towards General Osório departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botafogo back towards São Francisco Xavier departs at 00:00.

How many stops from São Francisco Xavier to Botafogo?

There are 4 stops between São Francisco Xavier and Botafogo on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: São Francisco Xavier, Estácio.

São Francisco Xavier Hasta Botafogo

ShortestShortest Route

São Francisco Xavier

Andén 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Hacia General Osório

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Estácio

green transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Estácio — 5 min

Andén 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Andén 3 Hacia Pavuna

+5 min

Estácio

orange transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Hacia Pavuna

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Central

orange transbordo

+3.86 min

3.86 min · 1.85 km

Cinelândia

+7.71 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Botafogo

orange transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.54 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

20 min

Total time

paradas

6.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
São Francisco Xavier	05:00	23:00	Hacia General Osório
Botafogo	05:00	00:00	Hacia São Francisco Xavier

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

R$6.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

R$6.5

Save R$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

R$6.5

Save R$0 per ride

Use your Rio de Janeiro Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Viaje ecológico

0.93 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.43 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~27 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$52

Auto

R$112

Cab

R$202

Estimates for 6.87 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

UruguaiGeneral Osório

Linha 1 (Laranja)

PavunaBotafogo

Linha 1 (Laranja)

General OsórioJardim Oceânico

Linha 1 (Laranja)

Departure station

São Francisco Xavier

underground

São Francisco Xavier, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Botafogo

underground

Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Botafogo exit 1· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 2· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 3· Botafogo♿

Botafogo exit 4· Botafogo♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access