Mexico City Metro hours are 5:00 a.m. to midnight Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays and 7:00 a.m. to midnight on Sundays and public holidays, and every ride costs 5 Mexican pesos.
This guide covers the daily timetable, the upcoming public holidays that run on holiday hours, the fare, the Integrated Mobility Card (Tarjeta MI) and contactless bank-card payment, the 12 lines with their terminal stations, who rides free and the accessibility services. All data was checked on Thursday, 8 October 2026 on the official website of the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC) Metro and in Mexico’s Federal Labour Law.
Mexico City Metro hours by day of the week
Mexico City Metro hours change only at opening time: trains start at 5:00 a.m. on weekdays, 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and 7:00 a.m. on Sundays and holidays, and service ends at midnight every day.
The STC lists these hours on its official page for visitors. The network has 12 lines and 195 stations and, according to the Metro, carries more than 4.5 million passengers a day.
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 5:00 a.m. | Midnight |
| Saturday | 6:00 a.m. | Midnight |
| Sunday | 7:00 a.m. | Midnight |
| Public holidays | 7:00 a.m. | Midnight |
The city’s Transport Regulations do not allow passengers to stay in stations or trains outside Mexico City Metro hours. If you are catching one of the last trains of the night, give yourself time, especially when changing lines at large interchange stations such as Pantitlán or Hidalgo.
Mexico City Metro hours on public holidays
On public holidays the Metro opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at midnight, the same as a Sunday. Mexico’s mandatory rest days are set by Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law (Ley Federal del Trabajo, LFT), and the STC confirms the hours for each date on its official social media a few days in advance.
These are the next mandatory rest days under the Federal Labour Law, with the holiday timetable the Metro applies on such dates:
| Date | Holiday | Legal basis | Expected hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 16 November 2026 | Revolution Day (20 November) | LFT Art. 74, sec. VI | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | LFT Art. 74, sec. VIII | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day | LFT Art. 74, sec. I | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Monday 1 February 2027 | Constitution Day (5 February) | LFT Art. 74, sec. II | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Monday 15 March 2027 | Benito Juárez’s birthday (21 March) | LFT Art. 74, sec. III | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | Labour Day | LFT Art. 74, sec. IV | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
| Thursday 16 September 2027 | Independence Day | LFT Art. 74, sec. V | 7:00 a.m. to midnight |
Monday 2 November 2026 (Day of the Dead) is not a mandatory rest day under the LFT, so normal weekday hours from 5:00 a.m. should apply. If you plan to visit cemeteries or see a Day of the Dead altar, check the Metro’s notices for those days. The full calendar for next year is in our guide to Mexico’s 2027 public holidays.
Mexico City Metro fare and how to pay
A ride on the Mexico City Metro costs 5 pesos, according to the fare published by the STC. You can enter in two ways: with the rechargeable MI card or with a contactless debit or credit card.
To pay by bank card, simply tap it on the validator at the turnstile, as the Metro explains on its official page. The card needs the contactless symbol (the wifi-style waves) and contactless payment enabled by your bank. Each tap is one entry, so if you travel as a group, everyone needs their own card.
For a wider look at how locals and visitors pay in the country, our guide to payment methods in Mexico covers contactless cards and mobile wallets.
Who rides for free
Riders over 60, people with disabilities and children under 5 travelling with an adult ride the Metro for free. The STC lists the requirements on its courtesy access page.
| Group | What to show |
|---|---|
| People over 60 | INAPAM card or Mexican voter ID |
| People with disabilities | Tarjeta Incluyente or an official document certifying the disability |
| Children under 5 | Travel with an adult, who pays their own entry |
| INJUVE youth programme members and uniformed police | Relevant credential |
Free entry is through the courtesy gate next to the turnstiles, where staff check the ID. Foreign visitors should not assume a passport alone qualifies them, since the page lists Mexican credentials.
Integrated Mobility Card (MI card): cost and top-ups
The Integrated Mobility Card costs 15 pesos, holds a maximum balance of 500 pesos and deducts 5 pesos for each Metro entry. The STC sells it at ticket booths and vending machines inside the stations.
The same card works on the other systems of the Integrated Mobility Network: Metrobús, Light Rail (Tren Ligero), Trolleybus, Cablebús, RTP buses and Ecobici. The terms are on the official rechargeable card page:
- Top up at any Metro ticket booth without waiting for the balance to run out.
- The screen above the turnstile shows your remaining balance as you pass.
- If the card gets damaged, bring it and another MI card in good condition to a service module to transfer the balance.
- You have up to 3 months from a transaction to file a claim about a charge or top-up.
The rechargeable card modules open Monday to Friday at stations such as Balderas, Hidalgo and Centro Médico (8:00 a.m. to 7:50 p.m.) and Zócalo/Tenochtitlan and Ermita (9:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.). Cards bought at Metrobús, Light Rail or Ecobici are handled by that system.
Mexico City Metro lines and terminal stations
The Mexico City Metro has 12 lines and 195 stations: Lines 1 to 9, Lines A and B, and Line 12. The table lists terminals and station counts from each line’s page on the STC website; Mexico City Metro hours are the same on every line.
| Line | Terminals | Stations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Observatorio – Pantitlán | 20 |
| 2 | Cuatro Caminos – Tasqueña | 24 |
| 3 | Indios Verdes – Universidad | 21 |
| 4 | Martín Carrera – Santa Anita | 10 |
| 5 | Politécnico – Pantitlán | 13 |
| 6 | El Rosario – Martín Carrera | 11 |
| 7 | El Rosario – Barranca del Muerto | 14 |
| 8 | Garibaldi/Lagunilla – Constitución de 1917 | 19 |
| 9 | Tacubaya – Pantitlán | 12 |
| A | Pantitlán – La Paz | 10 |
| B | Buenavista – Ciudad Azteca | 21 |
| 12 | Mixcoac – Tláhuac | 20 |
Pantitlán is the biggest interchange, served by four lines (1, 5, 9 and A). Line A ends at La Paz, in the State of Mexico. The Light Rail leaves from Tasqueña (Line 2) towards the south, and the Metro also connects with Benito Juárez International Airport, the four main intercity bus terminals, the El Insurgente interurban train and the Suburban Train, which runs to Felipe Ángeles International Airport.
Accessibility, women-only cars and bikes
The Metro publishes a station-by-station list of lifts and escalators with their working status; the latest update is from Wednesday 30 September 2026. Check it together with Mexico City Metro hours before you set off with a wheelchair, a pushchair or heavy luggage, because not every station has a lift at every entrance.
The Transport Regulations reserve cars for women and children under 12, plus priority seats for people with disabilities, older adults, pregnant women and people carrying a small child. Using these spaces without meeting the condition is a sanctionable offence.
Bicycles are allowed on Sundays and public holidays through the service gate; folding bikes must be fully folded. There is bike parking at stations including Insurgentes, Chapultepec, Tacuba, Tasqueña, Universidad, Pantitlán and several Line 12 stations.
Tips for getting around by Metro
With Mexico City Metro hours sorted, the easiest way for a visitor to ride is to tap a contactless bank card or buy an MI card on day one, and plan transfers with the official network map.
- Check Mexico City Metro hours before an early flight: on weekdays the first trains run at 5:00 a.m., but on Saturdays and Sundays service starts later.
- Avoid weekday peak times if you carry suitcases.
- Ask for help at the service modules in Observatorio, Insurgentes, Hidalgo, Zócalo/Tenochtitlan, Ermita, Juárez, Balderas and Centro Médico.
- The Metro answers WhatsApp messages at +52 55 5009 1930 and +52 55 4321 4031 during operating hours.
- Keep your card in an inside pocket and take it out only at the turnstile.
If you are travelling further in the region, we also have guides to Santiago Metro hours and Lima’s Metropolitano.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Mexico City Metro open and close?
The Mexico City Metro opens at 5:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, at 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and at 7:00 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays. Service ends at midnight every day. These Mexico City Metro hours are published by the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo on its official website and apply to all 12 lines.
Is the Mexico City Metro open 24 hours?
No, the Mexico City Metro does not run 24 hours. Service ends at midnight every day and restarts at 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 a.m. depending on the day. The Transport Regulations do not allow passengers to stay in stations or trains outside operating hours, so plan a taxi or ride-hailing trip for late-night journeys.
How much does the Mexico City Metro cost?
Each ride on the Mexico City Metro costs 5 pesos, according to the official fare of the Sistema de Transporte Colectivo. You can pay with the Integrated Mobility Card or by tapping a contactless bank card on the turnstile validator. People over 60 with Mexican ID and children under 5 travelling with an adult ride for free.
Can I pay the Metro with a foreign credit card?
The Metro accepts contactless debit and credit cards tapped on the turnstile validator; the official page does not limit this to Mexican cards. Your card needs the contactless symbol and tap-to-pay enabled by your bank, and foreign-transaction fees from your bank may apply. Each tap pays one entry, so every traveller needs their own card.
How much is the MI card and where do I buy it?
The Integrated Mobility Card costs 15 pesos and is sold at ticket booths and vending machines in Metro stations. It holds up to 500 pesos and deducts 5 pesos per entry. The same card works on Metrobús, Light Rail, Trolleybus, Cablebús, RTP buses and Ecobici, and you can top it up at any ticket booth.
Does the Metro run normal hours on 2 November?
Monday 2 November 2026 is not a mandatory rest day under Article 74 of the Federal Labour Law, so the Metro should open at 5:00 a.m. like any weekday. If the STC decides to change Mexico City Metro hours for that date, it announces the change on its official social media a few days ahead, so check before you travel.
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