How long does it take from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva by metro?

The journey from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva takes approximately 47 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 19.79 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva?

The token fare from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva 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 Engenheiro Rubens Paiva?

At Presidente Vargas, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Uruguai. Look for the electronic board showing "Uruguai".

What is the last train from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva?

The last train from Presidente Vargas towards Uruguai departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Engenheiro Rubens Paiva back towards Presidente Vargas departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Presidente Vargas to Engenheiro Rubens Paiva?

There are 11 stops between Presidente Vargas and Engenheiro Rubens Paiva on the Linha 1 (Laranja). The stations are: Presidente Vargas, Central.

Presidente Vargas To Engenheiro Rubens Paiva

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Presidente Vargas

Platform 2·underground·Linha 1 (Laranja)Towards Uruguai

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

Central

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.33 km

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

interchange Central — 5 min

Platform 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Platform 3 Towards Pavuna

+5 min

Central

orange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Towards Pavuna

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

Estácio

orange interchange

+3.86 min

3.86 min · 1.85 km

São Cristóvão

+7.71 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Coelho Neto

+30.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Acari–Fazenda Botafogo

+34.71 min

3.86 min · 1.85 km

Engenheiro Rubens Paiva

Arrive Platform 2·underground18.46 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

19.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Presidente Vargas	05:00	23:00	Towards Uruguai
Engenheiro Rubens Paiva	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

2.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~79 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$128

Auto

R$268

Cab

R$486

Estimates for 19.79 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

Engenheiro Rubens Paiva

underground

Engenheiro Rubens Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines