Brasília Metro

Brasília Metro Map

Map of Brasília Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Brasília Metro map in PDF format.

Brazilian Metros: A Focus on Brasília

Brasília, the Federal District of Brazil, is the seventh largest urban concentration in the country, requiring an efficient metro system for transportation.

Currently, the Brasília Metro has 29 stations, of which 24 are operational, and 32 trains, serving approximately 170,000 passengers per day. The metro system consists of two lines – green and orange – with a total length of 42.38 km. This network connects the central area of the city with the districts of Ceilândia and Samambaia, offering convenience to tourists wishing to explore the city’s main attractions.

The Historical Journey of the Brasília Metro

Construction of Brasília’s metro system began in 1992, prior to the establishment of the state company “METRÔ-DF – Companhia do Metropolitano do Distrito Federal”, which currently manages the service. Construction stopped in October 1993, only to resume two years later.

At the beginning of 1997, an experimental travel programme was implemented to introduce the newly constructed metro system to the inhabitants of Brasília. The first official employees were hired later that year.

Between 1998 and 1999, the Brasília metro underwent a test phase and began commercial operation in 2001. The initial line included the stations of Samambaia, Taguatinga, Águas Claras, Plano Piloto and Guará.

In the following years, the system underwent significant expansion. In 2006, the metro began operating between Taguatinga and Ceilândia Sul stations, with a stop at Metropolitan Center station, and went into commercial operation in 2007. In the same year, the extension to the terminal station of Ceilândia began.

By April 2008, the number of daily passengers on the Brasília metro had risen from 45,000 to 100,000, coinciding with the completion of 42 km of track, the inauguration of another station (108 Sul) and the creation of new entrances.

Also in 2008, the state company in charge of the metro began construction of a main line and launched a study for a new extension of the Asa Norte line.

Travelling in the Metro: An Overview

Lines

The Brasília Metro operates on two lines:

Green Line (Central – Ceilândia)

This line features the following stations: Central, Galeria, 102 Sul, 104 Sul (under study), 106 Sul (under study), 108 Sul, 110 Sul (under study), 112 Sul, 114 Sul, Terminal Asa Sul, Shopping, Feira, Guará, Arniqueiras, Águas Claras, Concessionárias, Estrada Parque (under study), Praça do Relógio, Onoyama (under study), Centro Metropolitano, Ceilândia Sul, Guariroba, Ceilândia Centro, Ceilândia Norte, Terminal Ceilândia.

Orange Line (Central – Samambaia)

This line comprises the following stations: Central, Galeria, 102 Sul, 104 Sul (under study), 106 Sul (under study), 108 Sul, 110 Sul (under study), 112 Sul, 114 Sul, Asa Sul, Shopping, Feira, Guará, Arniqueiras, Águas Claras, Taguatinga Sul, Furnas, Samambaia Sul, Samambaia

Interchanges

The green and orange lines cross at the following stations: Central, Galeria, 102 Sul, 108 Sul, 112 Sul, 114 Sul, Terminal Asa Sul, Shopping, Feira, Guará, Arniqueiras, Águas Claras.

Asa Sul station, a common point for the Green and Orange lines, also known as Terminal Asa Sul, serves as a link between the metro and the bus terminal. Similarly, the Shopping station connects to another bus terminal, the Terminal Rodoviário Interestadual da Cidade de Brasília.

Airport Access

Brasília Airport has no direct metro connection. Three bus lines, Line 11, Line 31 and Line 102, provide transport from the airport to various important points in the city.

An executive Brasília Airport line, Line 113, operated by Sociedade de Transportes Coletivos Brasília, runs daily from 06:30 to 23:00.

For detailed information about the bus lines connecting the city to the airport in Brasília, please visit the Brasília Airport page.

Language Use in the Brasília Metro

All of the announcements on the metro system are made in the Portuguese language.

Operating Hours and Frequency

The Brasília Metro system operates from Monday to Saturday from 6:00 to 23:30, and on Sundays and holidays from 7:00 to 19:00.

Depending on the time of day, the day of the week and the season, the frequency of the metro varies between 3 and 22 minutes. During rush hours, the frequency is between 3 and 7 minutes.

Brasília Metro Fares

• Standard Fare: R$ 4.00
• Student Fare: Free of charge
• Children up to 5 years old can travel for free (proof of age must be provided).
• Seniors over 65 years of age can also travel for free on the Brasília Metro (identification required).
• People with disabilities can travel free of charge (proof of disability must be provided).

Card Options

For convenience and practicality, you can get a Brasília Metro Card for your journey.

Unitary Card

This card can be purchased directly from the ticket office at metro stations. It is ideal for occasional users of the metro, as it only allows one recharge. It does not offer any discounts. The card has to be used within 150 days.

Flex Card

This card, which can be purchased at any metro station in Brasília, is rechargeable and offers a 5% discount on the fare. It is ideal for tourists who make frequent trips to explore the city.

Multiple Card

This card can only be obtained by registering in advance, which gives users greater security, especially in the event of theft (as the credits are linked to the user name). It can also be recharged online. This card is ideal for those who plan to stay in Brasília for a longer period of time and expect to use the metro system frequently.

Payment Methods

Tickets can be purchased with cash at stations. Cards can be topped up with cash at stations or through an online bank ticket.

Additional Information

• The first metro car is reserved exclusively for women, children and people with disabilities (there are signs in the car).
• Smoking and eating are prohibited in the Brasília Metro.
• All station staff are available to assist users. In addition, warnings and information are prominently displayed at all stations.
• The lift is only for use by people with disabilities.

Safety Measures

Safety is of paramount importance in metro stations. Here are some safety guidelines provided by the Brasília Metro:

• Avoid retrieving objects from the tracks. If you need to do so, ask a station employee for help.
• Keep children close at all times.
• Do not lean on the doors and prevent children from doing so.
• Take care when moving around the train and the platform.

Additional Amenities at Stations

Some metro stations in Brasília offer unique services:

• All metro stations offer free Wifi access.
• Lost and found service: Items found in the stations are kept at the Central Post of the Brasília Metro.

Points of Interest Accessible via the Metro

1. The central station provides access to the Craft Fair at the Television Tower, with an estimated journey time of 18 minutes. It is also within walking distance of major attractions such as the Esplanada dos Ministerios, the Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora
2. Aparecida and the National Museum da República.
3. 102 Sul station provides easy access to Santuário Dom Bosco, a renowned site celebrated for its exceptional architecture.
   Ceilândia Centro station is the gateway to the Ceilândia Fair, a popular commercial centre known for its wide range of activities.