How long does it take from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos by metro?

The journey from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos takes approximately 36 minutes by Madrid Metro, covering 14.18 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos?

The token fare from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos 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 Hospital 12 de Octubre for Cuatro Caminos?

At Hospital 12 de Octubre, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Moncloa. Look for the electronic board showing "Moncloa".

What is the last train from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos?

The last train from Hospital 12 de Octubre towards Moncloa departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Cuatro Caminos back towards Hospital 12 de Octubre departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Hospital 12 de Octubre to Cuatro Caminos?

There are 11 stops between Hospital 12 de Octubre and Cuatro Caminos on the Línea 3. The stations are: Hospital 12 de Octubre, Almendrales, Legazpi, Delicias, Palos de la Frontera, Embajadores, Lavapiés, Sol.

Hospital 12 de Octubre To Cuatro Caminos

ShortestShortest Route

Hospital 12 de Octubre

Platform 1·underground·Línea 3Towards Moncloa

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

Almendrales

+2.63 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Legazpi

+5.28 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Embajadores

+13.17 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Lavapiés

+15.8 min

2.63 min · 1.17 km

Sol

aqua interchangered interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground8.2 km

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

interchange Sol — 5 min

Platform 5 · Línea 1 ·Platform 1 Towards Pinar de Chamartín

+5 min

Sol

red interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Línea 1Towards Pinar de Chamartín

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

Gran Vía

green interchange

+3.21 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Tribunal

blue interchange

+6.44 min

3.23 min · 1.5 km

Bilbao

+9.65 min

3.21 min · 1.49 km

Cuatro Caminos

red interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.98 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

36 min

Total time

stops

14.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hospital 12 de Octubre	05:00	23:00	Towards Moncloa
Cuatro Caminos	06:00	01:30	Towards Hospital 12 de Octubre

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

1.91 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.88 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~57 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2

Bike

€96

Auto

€200

Cab

€362

Estimates for 14.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Línea 3

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Línea 3

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Línea 3

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Línea 3

Departure station

Hospital 12 de Octubre

underground

Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Cuatro Caminos

underground

Cuatro Caminos, Madrid, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Cuatro Caminos exit 1· Cuatro Caminos area♿

Cuatro Caminos exit 2· Cuatro Caminos area♿

Cuatro Caminos exit 3· Cuatro Caminos area♿

Cuatro Caminos exit 4· Cuatro Caminos area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access