How long does it take from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España by metro?

The journey from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España takes approximately 17 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 5.34 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España?

The token fare from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España is €2. With a smart card the fare is €2 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.

Which platform at Estación del Arte for Plaza de España?

At Estación del Arte, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pinar de Chamartín. Look for the electronic board showing "Pinar de Chamartín".

What is the last train from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España?

The last train from Estación del Arte towards Pinar de Chamartín departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de España back towards Estación del Arte departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Estación del Arte to Plaza de España?

There are 4 stops between Estación del Arte and Plaza de España on the Línea 1. The stations are: Estación del Arte, Antón Martín, Sol.

Estación del Arte To Plaza de España

ShortestShortest Route

Estación del Arte

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Antón Martín

+3.23 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Sol

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.99 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30

interchange Sol — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 3 ·Platform 5 Towards Villaverde Alto

+5 min

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

Platform 5·underground·Línea 3Towards Villaverde Alto

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30Doors open: right

Callao

green interchange

+2.63 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Plaza de España

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.35 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 01:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Estación del Arte	05:00	23:00	Towards Pinar de Chamartín
Plaza de España	06:00	01:30	Towards Estación del Arte

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

€2

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2

Save €0 per ride

Use your Madrid Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.72 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.33 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~21 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€42

Auto

€94

Cab

€168

Estimates for 5.34 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Pinar de ChamartínValdecarros

Línea 1

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Línea 1

Departure station

Estación del Arte

underground

Estación del Arte, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Plaza de España

underground

Plaza de España, Madrid, Spain

Weekdays: 06:00 – 01:30(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Plaza de España exit 1· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 2· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 3· Plaza de España♿

Plaza de España exit 4· Plaza de España♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access