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 To Botafogo

ShortestShortest Route

Presidente Vargas

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Towards General Osório

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Cinelândia

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

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

interchange Cinelândia — 5 min

Platform 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Platform 1 Towards Botafogo

+5 min

Cinelândia

Platform 1·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Towards Botafogo

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Botafogo

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.85 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

3.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Presidente Vargas	05:00	23:00	Towards General Osório
Botafogo	05:00	00:00	Towards 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).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

R$6.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

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

Travel green

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

Cost comparison

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.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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

Facilities

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.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access