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

The journey from Plaza de España to Retiro takes approximately 17 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 4.98 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaza de España to Retiro?

The token fare from Plaza de España to Retiro 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 Plaza de España for Retiro?

At Plaza de España, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Villaverde Alto. Look for the electronic board showing "Villaverde Alto".

What is the last train from Plaza de España to Retiro?

The last train from Plaza de España towards Villaverde Alto departs at 01:30 on weekdays. The last train from Retiro back towards Plaza de España departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Plaza de España to Retiro?

There are 5 stops between Plaza de España and Retiro on the Línea 3. The stations are: Plaza de España, Callao, Sol.

Plaza de España Para Retiro

ShortestShortest Route

Plaza de España

blue baldeação

Plataforma 1·underground·Línea 3Sentido Villaverde Alto

Primeiro trem: 06:00Último trem: 01:30Doors open: right

Callao

green baldeação

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Sol

aqua baldeaçãored baldeação

Arrive Platform 5·underground2.35 km

Primeiro trem: 06:00Último trem: 01:30

baldeação Sol — 5 min

Plataforma 5 · Línea 2 ·Plataforma 3 Sentido Las Rosas

+5 min

Sol

aqua baldeaçãoyellow baldeação

Plataforma 3·underground·Línea 2Sentido Las Rosas

Primeiro trem: 06:00Último trem: 01:30Doors open: right

Sevilla

+2.08 min

2.08 min · 0.87 km

Banco de España

+4.18 min

2.1 min · 0.88 km

Retiro

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.63 km

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

Route on the map

5paradas1baldeações

DePara

Viagem num relance

17 min

Total time

paradas

4.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primeiro e último trem

Station	Primeiro trem	Último trem	Direction
Plaza de España	06:00	01:30	Sentido Villaverde Alto
Retiro	05:00	23:00	Sentido Plaza de España

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

€2

Buy at counter or TVM

Cartão inteligente

€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

Viagem verde

0.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.31 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparação de custos

Metro

€2

Bike

€40

Auto

€90

Cab

€160

Estimates for 4.98 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Perguntas frequentes

Rotas populares

Pinar de ChamartínValdecarros

Línea 3

Las RosasCuatro Caminos

Línea 3

Villaverde AltoMoncloa

Línea 3

Alameda de OsunaCasa de Campo

Línea 3

Departure 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.

Instalações

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Retiro

underground

Retiro, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Instalações

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines