Transit FAQ · While the metro is under construction
Getting Around Bogotá: Metro, TransMilenio & Transit FAQ
Last updated: July 2026
Bogotá Metro Line 1 is still under construction. This guide brings together quick, verified answers to the most common questions about getting around the city right now — what's running, what it costs, and what is (and isn't) known about Line 1. Every answer cites its source.
What are the main transportation options in Bogotá right now?
Today, while the metro is under construction, the main system is TransMilenio (bus rapid transit) plus SITP (zonal buses), along with taxis and ride-hailing apps. Metro Line 1 is NOT operating yet.
What is the current construction status of Line 1?
As of June 30, 2026, Line 1 construction is 80.37% complete, according to EMB / Alcaldía de Bogotá. See the site's tracker for a full month-by-month breakdown.
How can I buy metro tickets online?
You can't yet — the system isn't operating commercially, so there's no online purchase channel. When it opens, it will integrate with the TuLlave card system already used by TransMilenio and SITP.
When is the projected opening date for Line 1?
Per EMB, the test run (marcha blanca) is expected September 2027, with commercial opening expected March 2028. These are forecast dates, not a guarantee.
Which company operates and builds the Bogotá metro?
Empresa Metro de Bogotá (EMB), a public entity, working with the City of Bogotá. EMB's official site is metrodebogota.gov.co; this site is an independent, unofficial guide.
What are the planned routes and stations?
Is there an official app to track metro schedules?
Not yet — the system isn't running. TuLlave and TransMiApp exist today for TransMilenio and SITP, the network the metro will join, but no official metro schedule app exists yet.
How will metro fares work?
The metro won't have its own separate fare — it will integrate into the SITP/TransMilenio Interoperable Fare Collection System. That system's current fare is 3,550 COP, with a free 125-minute transfer window. In practice: you load balance onto your TuLlave card, tap it at the turnstile to enter — the same as TransMilenio today — and that same card works across SITP and TransMilenio within the transfer window. There's no separate metro ticket to buy.
Are there discounts for tourists?
There's no public information confirming tourist-specific discounts on SITP, TransMilenio, or the metro. TuLlave is the same payment method for everyone, with no known tourist/resident fare distinction.
What payment options will be available?
The TuLlave card (personalized or Plus) — the same payment method already used across SITP and TransMilenio today.
How much does a TuLlave card cost, and where can I personalize it?
Personalizing a TuLlave card (adding your name and ID number) is free if you already have a basic card. If you don't have one yet, the only charge is 8,000 COP for the card itself — personalization stays free, it's not a separate fee on top. It's done at personalization points located across the city.
Is there a direct bus between El Dorado Airport and the transit system?
Yes: the dual K86 (toward the airport) and M86 (from the airport) buses connect El Dorado's Terminal 1 with the TransMilenio system, stopping right outside the terminal. Metro Line 1 doesn't reach the airport — its route ends at Calle 72 — so this bus route is today's direct connection.
This page updates with every official announcement
Several of these answers will change once the metro opens — especially the schedule, online ticket purchase, and the official app. We review this guide whenever Empresa Metro de Bogotá (EMB) makes a new announcement.