How long does it take from El Carmen to Villaverde Alto by metro?

The journey from El Carmen to Villaverde Alto takes approximately 50 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 17.62 km across 15 stops.

What is the metro fare from El Carmen to Villaverde Alto?

The token fare from El Carmen to Villaverde Alto 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 El Carmen for Villaverde Alto?

At El Carmen, 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 El Carmen to Villaverde Alto?

The last train from El Carmen towards Casa de Campo departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Villaverde Alto back towards El Carmen departs at 01:30.

How many stops from El Carmen to Villaverde Alto?

There are 15 stops between El Carmen and Villaverde Alto on the Línea 5. The stations are: El Carmen, Ventas, Diego de León, Núñez de Balboa, Rubén Darío, Gran Vía.

El Carmen To Villaverde Alto

ShortestShortest Route

El Carmen

Platform 1·underground·Línea 5Towards Casa de Campo

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

Ventas

+2.54 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Diego de León

+5.08 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Núñez de Balboa

+7.62 min

2.54 min · 1.12 km

Rubén Darío

+10.14 min

2.52 min · 1.11 km

Gran Vía

aqua interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.59 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.49 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

Lavapiés

+2.63 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Embajadores

+5.26 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Hospital 12 de Octubre

+18.43 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

San Cristóbal

+21.06 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Villaverde Alto

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

17.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
El Carmen	05:00	23:00	Towards Casa de Campo
Villaverde Alto	06:00	01:30	Towards El Carmen

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

2.38 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.09 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~70 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€116

Auto

€242

Cab

€438

Estimates for 17.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

El Carmen

underground

El Carmen, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Villaverde Alto

underground

Villaverde Alto, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Villaverde Alto exit 1· Villaverde Alto area♿

Villaverde Alto exit 2· Villaverde Alto area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines