How long does it take from Diego de León to Valdecarros by metro?

The journey from Diego de León to Valdecarros takes approximately 42 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 16.79 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Diego de León to Valdecarros?

The token fare from Diego de León to Valdecarros 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 Diego de León for Valdecarros?

At Diego de León, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Casa de Campo. Look for the electronic board showing "Casa de Campo".

What is the last train from Diego de León to Valdecarros?

The last train from Diego de León towards Casa de Campo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Valdecarros back towards Diego de León departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Diego de León to Valdecarros?

There are 12 stops between Diego de León and Valdecarros on the Línea 5. The stations are: Diego de León, Núñez de Balboa, Rubén Darío, Gran Vía.

Diego de León To Valdecarros

ShortestShortest Route

Diego de León

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Casa de Campo

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

Núñez de Balboa

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Rubén Darío

+5.06 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.35 km

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

interchange Gran Vía — 5 min

Platform 3 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pinar de Chamartín

+5 min

Gran Vía

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Sol

red interchangeyellow interchange

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Antón Martín

+6.42 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Pacífico

+22.51 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Puente de Vallecas

+25.74 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Valdecarros

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.44 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

16.79 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Diego de León	05:00	23:00	Towards Casa de Campo
Valdecarros	06:00	01:30	Towards Diego de León

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

2.27 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.04 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€110

Auto

€232

Cab

€420

Estimates for 16.79 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Diego de León

underground

Diego de León, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Valdecarros

underground

Valdecarros, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Valdecarros exit 1· Valdecarros area♿

Valdecarros exit 2· Valdecarros area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines