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

The journey from Presidente Vargas to Cardeal Arcoverde takes approximately 20 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 4.51 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Presidente Vargas to Cardeal Arcoverde?

The token fare from Presidente Vargas to Cardeal Arcoverde 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 Cardeal Arcoverde?

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 Cardeal Arcoverde?

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

How many stops from Presidente Vargas to Cardeal Arcoverde?

There are 3 stops between Presidente Vargas and Cardeal Arcoverde on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: Presidente Vargas, Cinelândia.

Presidente Vargas To Cardeal Arcoverde

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

interchange Botafogo — 5 min

Platform 3 · Linha 1 (Laranja) ·Platform 1 Towards Uruguai

+5 min

Botafogo

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Towards Uruguai

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

Cardeal Arcoverde

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

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

Route on the map

3stops1changes

FromTo

Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

4.51 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Presidente Vargas	05:00	23:00	Towards General Osório
Cardeal Arcoverde	05:00	23:00	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

0.61 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.28 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~18 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$38

Auto

R$84

Cab

R$150

Estimates for 4.51 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

Cardeal Arcoverde

underground

Cardeal Arcoverde, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines