How long does it take from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central by metro?

The journey from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central takes approximately 12 minutes by Santiago Metro, covering 5.34 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central?

The token fare from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central 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 Universidad de Chile for Estación Central?

At Universidad de Chile, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards San Pablo. Look for the electronic board showing "San Pablo".

What is the last train from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central?

The last train from Universidad de Chile towards San Pablo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Estación Central back towards Universidad de Chile departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Universidad de Chile to Estación Central?

There are 4 stops between Universidad de Chile and Estación Central on the Línea 1. The stations are: Universidad de Chile, La Moneda, Los Héroes, Universidad de Santiago, Estación Central.

Universidad de Chile To Estación Central

ShortestShortest Route

Universidad de Chile

Platform 2·underground·Línea 1Towards San Pablo

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

La Moneda

+2.94 min

2.94 min · 1.34 km

Los Héroes

yellow interchange

+5.86 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Universidad de Santiago

+8.78 min

2.92 min · 1.33 km

Estación Central

Arrive Platform 2·underground5.34 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

12 min

Total time

stops

5.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Universidad de Chile	05:00	23:00	Towards San Pablo
Estación Central	05:00	23:00	Towards Universidad de Chile

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

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

$800

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

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Departure station

Universidad de Chile

underground

Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Estación Central

underground

Estación Central, Santiago, Chile

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines