How long does it take from Presidente Vargas to Botafogo by metro?

The journey from Presidente Vargas to Botafogo takes approximately 12 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 3.18 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Presidente Vargas to Botafogo?

The token fare from Presidente Vargas 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 Presidente Vargas for Botafogo?

At Presidente Vargas, 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 Presidente Vargas to Botafogo?

The last train from Presidente Vargas towards General Osório departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Botafogo back towards Presidente Vargas departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Presidente Vargas to Botafogo?

There are 2 stops between Presidente Vargas and Botafogo on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: Presidente Vargas, Cinelândia.

Presidente Vargas Para Botafogo

ShortestShortest Route

Presidente Vargas

Plataforma 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Sentido General Osório

Primeiro trem: 05:00Último trem: 23:00Doors open: right

Cinelândia

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

Primeiro trem: 05:00Último trem: 23:00

baldeação Cinelândia — 5 min

Plataforma 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Plataforma 1 Sentido Botafogo

+5 min

Cinelândia

Plataforma 1·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Sentido Botafogo

Primeiro trem: 05:00Último trem: 23:00Doors open: right

Botafogo

orange baldeação

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.85 km

Primeiro trem: 05:00Último trem: 00:00

Route on the map

2paradas1baldeações

DePara

Viagem num relance

12 min

Total time

paradas

3.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primeiro e último trem

Station	Primeiro trem	Último trem	Direction
Presidente Vargas	05:00	23:00	Sentido General Osório
Botafogo	05:00	00:00	Sentido Presidente Vargas

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

Tarifas e cartão

Token fare

R$6.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Cartão 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

Viagem verde

0.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.20 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~13 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparação de custos

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$30

Auto

R$68

Cab

R$120

Estimates for 3.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Perguntas frequentes

Rotas populares

UruguaiGeneral Osório

Linha 1 (Laranja)

PavunaBotafogo

Linha 1 (Laranja)

General OsórioJardim Oceânico

Linha 1 (Laranja)

Departure station

Presidente Vargas

underground

Presidente Vargas, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Instalações

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.

Instalações

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access