How long does it take from Salto del Agua to Observatorio by metro?

The journey from Salto del Agua to Observatorio takes approximately 25 minutes by Mexico City Metro, covering 11.57 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Salto del Agua to Observatorio?

The token fare from Salto del Agua to Observatorio 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 Salto del Agua for Observatorio?

At Salto del Agua, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Observatorio. Look for the electronic board showing "Observatorio".

What is the last train from Salto del Agua to Observatorio?

The last train from Salto del Agua towards Observatorio departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Observatorio back towards Salto del Agua departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Salto del Agua to Observatorio?

There are 8 stops between Salto del Agua and Observatorio on the Línea 1. The stations are: Salto del Agua, Balderas, Cuauhtémoc, Insurgentes, Sevilla, Chapultepec, Juanacatlán, Tacubaya, Observatorio.

Salto del Agua To Observatorio

ShortestShortest Route

Salto del Agua

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards Observatorio

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

Balderas

green interchange

+3.14 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Cuauhtémoc

+6.26 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Juanacatlán

+18.8 min

3.14 min · 1.45 km

Tacubaya

orange interchange

+21.92 min

3.12 min · 1.44 km

Observatorio

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.57 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

11.57 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Salto del Agua	05:00	23:00	Towards Observatorio
Observatorio	05:00	00:00	Towards Salto del Agua

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

1.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.72 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

MX$5

Bike

MX$80

Auto

MX$168

Cab

MX$304

Estimates for 11.57 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Salto del Agua

underground

Salto del Agua, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

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Arrival station

Observatorio

underground

Observatorio, Mexico City, Mexico

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Observatorio exit 1· Observatorio area♿

Observatorio exit 2· Observatorio area♿

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

Facilities

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