How long does it take from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón by metro?

The journey from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón takes approximately 40 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 11.85 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón?

The token fare from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón 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 Rodrigo de Araya for Cristóbal Colón?

At Rodrigo de Araya, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Plaza de Maipú. Look for the electronic board showing "Plaza de Maipú".

What is the last train from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón?

The last train from Rodrigo de Araya towards Plaza de Maipú departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cristóbal Colón back towards Rodrigo de Araya departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Rodrigo de Araya to Cristóbal Colón?

There are 7 stops between Rodrigo de Araya and Cristóbal Colón on the Línea 5. The stations are: Rodrigo de Araya, Ñuble.

Rodrigo de Araya To Cristóbal Colón

ShortestShortest Route

Rodrigo de Araya

Platform 2·underground·Línea 5Towards Plaza de Maipú

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

Ñuble

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2 km

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

interchange Ñuble — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 6 ·Platform 3 Towards Cerrillos

+5 min

Ñuble

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 6Towards Cerrillos

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

Estadio Nacional

+3.59 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Ñuñoa

+7.18 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Inés de Suárez

+10.77 min

3.59 min · 1.7 km

Los Leones

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.8 km

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

interchange Los Leones — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards San Pablo

+5 min

Los Leones

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards San Pablo

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

Tobalaba

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.34 km

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

interchange Tobalaba — 5 min

Platform 1 · Línea 4 ·Platform 3 Towards Tobalaba

+5 min

Tobalaba

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Línea 4Towards Tobalaba

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

Cristóbal Colón

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.71 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

11.85 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rodrigo de Araya	05:00	23:00	Towards Plaza de Maipú
Cristóbal Colón	05:00	23:00	Towards Rodrigo de Araya

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

1.60 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.73 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~47 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$800

Bike

$82

Auto

$172

Cab

$310

Estimates for 11.85 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 5

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Línea 5

TobalabaPlaza de Puente Alto

Línea 5

Plaza de MaipúVicente Valdés

Línea 5

Departure station

Rodrigo de Araya

underground

Rodrigo de Araya, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cristóbal Colón

underground

Cristóbal Colón, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines