How long does it take from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto by metro?

The journey from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto takes approximately 33 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 10.83 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto?

The token fare from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto is $800. With a smart card the fare is $800 (save $0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's $800.

Which platform at Franklin for Plaza de Puente Alto?

At Franklin, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Cerrillos. Look for the electronic board showing "Cerrillos".

What is the last train from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto?

The last train from Franklin towards Cerrillos departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Plaza de Puente Alto back towards Franklin departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Franklin to Plaza de Puente Alto?

There are 6 stops between Franklin and Plaza de Puente Alto on the Línea 6. The stations are: Franklin, Bío Bío, Ñuble.

Franklin To Plaza de Puente Alto

ShortestShortest Route

Franklin

yellow interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 6Towards Cerrillos

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Bío Bío

+3.59 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ñuble

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.4 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Ñuble — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 5 ·Platform 1 Towards Plaza de Maipú

+5 min

Ñuble

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Plaza de Maipú

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Rodrigo de Araya

+4.14 min

4.14 min · 2 km

Vicuña Mackenna

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

interchange Vicuña Mackenna — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 4 ·Platform 1 Towards Tobalaba

+5 min

Vicuña Mackenna

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 4Towards Tobalaba

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Vicente Valdés

green interchange

+3.63 min

3.63 min · 1.72 km

Plaza de Puente Alto

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.43 km

First train: 06:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

10.83 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Franklin	06:00	23:00	Towards Cerrillos
Plaza de Puente Alto	06:00	23:00	Towards Franklin

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

$800

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

$800

Save $0 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

1.46 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~43 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$74

Auto

$160

Cab

$288

Estimates for 10.83 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

San PabloLos Dominicos

Línea 6

Vespucio NorteEl Bosque

Línea 6

TobalabaPlaza de Puente Alto

Línea 6

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 6

Departure station

Franklin

underground

Franklin, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Franklin exit 1· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 2· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 3· Franklin area♿

Franklin exit 4· Franklin area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Plaza de Puente Alto

underground

Plaza de Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile

Weekdays: 06:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 06:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Plaza de Puente Alto exit 1· Plaza de Puente Alto area♿

Plaza de Puente Alto exit 2· Plaza de Puente Alto area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines