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

The journey from São Cristóvão to General Osório takes approximately 29 minutes by Rio de Janeiro Metro, covering 11.38 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from São Cristóvão to General Osório?

The token fare from São Cristóvão to General Osório 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 General Osório?

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 General Osório?

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

How many stops from São Cristóvão to General Osório?

There are 7 stops between São Cristóvão and General Osório on the Linha 2 (Verde). The stations are: São Cristóvão, Estácio, Central, Cinelândia, Botafogo.

São Cristóvão To General Osório

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

+11.56 min

3.85 min · 1.84 km

Botafogo

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.38 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

+2.92 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Siqueira Campos

+5.86 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

General Osório

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

11.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.71 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$6.5

Bike

R$78

Auto

R$166

Cab

R$300

Estimates for 11.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

UruguaiGeneral Osório

Linha 2 (Verde)

PavunaBotafogo

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

General Osório

underground

General Osório, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

General Osório exit 1· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 2· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 3· Ipanema♿

General Osório exit 4· Ipanema♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access