How long does it take from São Cristóvão to Catete by metro?

The journey from São Cristóvão to Catete takes approximately 22 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 8.2 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from São Cristóvão to Catete?

The token fare from São Cristóvão to Catete 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 São Cristóvão for Catete?

At São Cristóvão, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Botafogo. Look for the electronic board showing "Botafogo".

What is the last train from São Cristóvão to Catete?

The last train from São Cristóvão towards Botafogo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Catete back towards São Cristóvão departs at 23:00.

How many stops from São Cristóvão to Catete?

There are 5 stops between São Cristóvão and Catete on the Linha 2 (Verde). The stations are: São Cristóvão, Estácio, Central, Cinelândia.

São Cristóvão To Catete

ShortestShortest Route

São Cristóvão

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

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

Estácio

orange interchange

+3.85 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Central

orange interchange

+7.71 min

3.86 min · 1.85 km

Cinelândia

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.53 km

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

interchange Cinelândia — 5 min

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

+5 min

Cinelândia

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

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

Glória

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Catete

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.67 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

8.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
São Cristóvão	05:00	23:00	Towards Botafogo
Catete	05:00	23:00	Towards São Cristóvão

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

1.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.51 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~33 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$60

Auto

R$128

Cab

R$230

Estimates for 8.2 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Linha 2 (Verde)

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Linha 2 (Verde)

General OsórioJardim Oceânico

Linha 2 (Verde)

Departure station

São Cristóvão

underground

São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Catete

underground

Catete, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines