How long does it take from Hospital General to Zócalo by metro?

The journey from Hospital General to Zócalo takes approximately 28 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 8.23 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hospital General to Zócalo?

The token fare from Hospital General to Zócalo is MX$5. With a smart card the fare is MX$5 (save MX$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's MX$5.

Which platform at Hospital General for Zócalo?

At Hospital General, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Indios Verdes. Look for the electronic board showing "Indios Verdes".

What is the last train from Hospital General to Zócalo?

The last train from Hospital General towards Indios Verdes departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Zócalo back towards Hospital General departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Hospital General to Zócalo?

There are 5 stops between Hospital General and Zócalo on the Línea 3. The stations are: Hospital General, Niños Héroes, Balderas.

Hospital General To Zócalo

ShortestShortest Route

Hospital General

Platform 2·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Niños Héroes

+3.72 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Balderas

pink interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.53 km

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

interchange Balderas — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Observatorio

+5 min

Balderas

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Salto del Agua

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Pino Suárez

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.9 km

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

interchange Pino Suárez — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Pino Suárez

pink interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 2Towards Cuatro Caminos

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

Zócalo

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

28 min

Total time

stops

8.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hospital General	05:00	23:00	Towards Indios Verdes
Zócalo	05:00	23:00	Towards Hospital General

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

MX$5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

MX$5

Save MX$0 per ride

Use your Mexico City 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

MX$5

Bike

MX$60

Auto

MX$128

Cab

MX$232

Estimates for 8.23 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Hospital General

underground

Hospital General, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Zócalo

underground

Zócalo, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines