How long does it take from Niños Héroes to Tacuba by metro?

The journey from Niños Héroes to Tacuba takes approximately 31 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 12.5 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Niños Héroes to Tacuba?

The token fare from Niños Héroes to Tacuba 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 Niños Héroes for Tacuba?

At Niños Héroes, 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 Niños Héroes to Tacuba?

The last train from Niños Héroes towards Indios Verdes departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tacuba back towards Niños Héroes departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Niños Héroes to Tacuba?

There are 7 stops between Niños Héroes and Tacuba on the Línea 3. The stations are: Niños Héroes, Balderas, Juárez, Hidalgo.

Niños Héroes To Tacuba

ShortestShortest Route

Niños Héroes

Platform 2·underground·Línea 3Towards Indios Verdes

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

Balderas

pink interchange

+3.7 min

3.7 min · 1.76 km

Juárez

+7.42 min

3.72 min · 1.77 km

Hidalgo

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.3 km

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

interchange Hidalgo — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 2 ·Platform 1 Towards Cuatro Caminos

+5 min

Hidalgo

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 2Towards Cuatro Caminos

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

Revolución

+3.77 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

San Cosme

+7.54 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Normal

+11.31 min

3.77 min · 1.8 km

Tacuba

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

31 min

Total time

stops

12.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Niños Héroes	05:00	23:00	Towards Indios Verdes
Tacuba	05:00	00:00	Towards Niños Héroes

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

1.69 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.78 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~50 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$86

Auto

MX$180

Cab

MX$326

Estimates for 12.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Niños Héroes

underground

Niños Héroes, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Tacuba

underground

Tacuba, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tacuba exit 1· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 2· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 3· Tacuba area♿

Tacuba exit 4· Tacuba area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access