At Acevedo, the train and the hillside cables meet. A short ride through this interchange can help you understand how Medellín’s public transport fits together. For a first trip, choose one transfer, check how you will get back, and leave the longer journey to Arví for another day.
Ask for the fare for your route
Metro’s Cívica guide lists the rechargeable Cívica Eventual for visitors and occasional riders. The card itself is listed at COP 12,100 as checked on 10 November 2026. Ride credit is extra. At the station, name your destination and ask what you need for that route and the return. The operator lists cash for ticket windows and recharge machines, so bring a small amount and check the current fare and payment information.
Change at Acevedo for Line K
From a convenient Line A station, take a train towards Niquía if you are starting south of Acevedo. At Acevedo follow the signs for Line K towards Santo Domingo. Acevedo also serves Line P. Check the destination sign before you join a queue, and ask staff about your return before leaving the paid area at Santo Domingo.
Line K serves neighbourhoods on the hillside. The onward cable to Parque Arví is Line L, with its own fare and timetable. Check the operator’s service notices for maintenance or temporary suspensions. If Line K is paused and you have no familiar alternative, keep the outing to a station on Line A where you already know your way back.
Ride with the city’s commuters
Choose a quieter part of the day when practical. Let passengers step out first, move away from doorways, and wait for the next cabin if staff are managing a queue. The view takes in homes and streets. Keep cameras away from fellow passengers and private interiors.
Read the current travel advice on street crime and transport before you go. Keep valuables out of sight, plan the route in daylight and use a pre-booked taxi if you need a road transfer. Check the regional guidance separately if you plan to travel beyond the city. For another story about paying attention to the life of a city, see our Mindelo waterfront walk.
Featured photograph. Bernard Gagnon, 24 January 2020 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for the web and cropped in some displays.
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