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

The journey from São Cristóvão to Central takes approximately 8 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 3.69 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from São Cristóvão to Central?

The token fare from São Cristóvão to Central 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 Central?

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 Central?

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

How many stops from São Cristóvão to Central?

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

São Cristóvão To Central

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

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.69 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

8 min

Total time

stops

3.69 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

0.50 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.23 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~15 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$32

Auto

R$74

Cab

R$132

Estimates for 3.69 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)

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

Central

underground

Central, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Central exit 1· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 2· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 3· Central do Brasil♿

Central exit 4· Central do Brasil♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access