Guides
Bogotá Metro Guides
Verified answers to the most common questions about Line 1, with a source for every fact. Where EMB hasn't announced something yet, we say so plainly instead of guessing.
When does it open?
Test run expected September 2027, commercial opening expected March 2028, per EMB — and why these dates are forecasts, not promises.
Fares
No separate metro fare — it plugs into the SITP fare system via the TuLlave card. The current SITP fare, for reference.
Schedule
EMB hasn't announced hours or frequency yet. Here's what's actually known about the trains — and why that isn't a timetable.
How it works
Driverless trains, CBTC signaling, standard-gauge track, and full accessibility: the technical specs behind Line 1.
Getting around Bogotá
TransMilenio, SITP, fares, and the metro's real status: 12 quick, verified answers about getting around Bogotá today.
Line 1 Travel Time Calculator
Pick a departure and arrival station to estimate how long a trip would take on Bogotá Metro Line 1. The system isn't running commercially yet — commercial opening is expected in March 2028 — so this is a planning estimate, not a real timetable.
Visit Bogotá: Neighborhoods Near the Metro Line
Planning a trip around Bogotá Metro Line 1? Here are 4 neighborhoods worth visiting, each with an honest note on its real connection to the line — including when it's walkable from the station and when it's not.
About these guides
All five guides above follow the same rule: every fact carries a source. Fares, schedule, and the reported opening date link to Empresa Metro de Bogotá's own statements or to the outlet that reported them — look for the Source line under each claim, and the Last updated date at the top of the page.
Where EMB hasn't confirmed something yet, the guide says so instead of filling the gap with a guess. The opening date, for one, is presented as EMB's own projection — not a promise — because a construction timeline can still shift.
That same standard also draws the line on what a guide isn't: not a reworded press release, not padded with generic travel tips, and not a place for affiliate links — those live in the separate Visit Bogotá section, kept apart from core information about how the Metro works.