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 À Botafogo

ShortestShortest Route

São Francisco Xavier

Quai 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Vers General Osório

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

Estácio

green correspondance

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00

correspondance Estácio — 5 min

Quai 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Quai 3 Vers Pavuna

+5 min

Estácio

orange correspondance

Quai 3·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Vers Pavuna

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Central

orange correspondance

+3.86 min

3.86 min · 1.85 km

Cinelândia

+7.71 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Botafogo

orange correspondance

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.54 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

20 min

Total time

arrêts

6.87 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
São Francisco Xavier	05:00	23:00	Vers General Osório
Botafogo	05:00	00:00	Vers 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).

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

R$6.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

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

Voyage écologique

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

Comparaison des coûts

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.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

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

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access