How to Use The Tren Ligero in Mexico City

The Mexico City Tren Ligero, or the Xochimilco Light Rail, has just 1 line and runs from Tasqueńa to Xochimilco.

The Tren Ligero in Mexico City

It is part of the CDMX Electric Transport Service network. The single line of 13.4 kilometres has 16 intermediate stations and 2 terminus stations:

Plan of the stations on the Mexico City Light Rain

It is connected to the Mexico City Metro at Tasqueña station.

The Xochimilco Light Rail train in Mexico City

The Xochimilco Light Rail train at Tasqueña Station:

The Tren Ligero at Tasqueña Station in CDMX

The Tren Ligero at Xotepingo Station:

Tren Ligero at Xotepingo Station in Mexico City

It is convenient for those who are going to Xochimilco or the Azteca Stadium:

Tren Ligero at Estadio Azteca Station in Mexico City

Barriers at Tasqueña Station:

The Xochimilco Light Rail Barriers at Tasqueña Station

Hours of operation:

Monday to Friday: 5 am until midnight
Saturday: 6 am until midnight
Sunday: 7 am until midnight

Journey time between Tasqueña and Xochimilco is 36 minutes.

You need the Integrated Mobility Card/Metro Card, and the fare is 3 Pesos. It is not possible to pay with contactless.

The recarga machines at Tasqueña only accept cash.

​Official website: Tren Ligero CDMX

This is the barrier at Tasqueña, November 8 2024 (only accepts the MetroCard):

Ticket machine at the barriers at Tasqueña station in Mexico City

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