Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Metro de Medellín fares 2026; Metro resolution 0008 of 2026 (Line L). Hero photo: JoranL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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The cable cars are part of the Metro, not a theme-park ride, even when the view makes you forget that. Lines K and J use a normal Metro fare, 4,400 COP for a single trip in 2026. Line L, from Santo Domingo up to Parque Arví, is the tourist line: 26,700 COP for foreign visitors in 2026, 9:00 to 18:00, and it does not run on Tuesdays.
The lines
The Metrocable was the first cable car used as mass transit, built to connect hillside barrios.
| Line | Route | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| K | Acevedo to Santo Domingo | Metro fare |
| J | San Javier to La Aurora | Metro fare |
| L | Santo Domingo to Parque Arví | 26,700 COP for foreign visitors (2026) |
Riding Line K and L
Take Line A to Acevedo, change to Line K up to Santo Domingo, then change again to Line L for Arví. Line L runs from 9:00 to 18:00 and does not run on Tuesdays. See Parque Arví.
Tips
- Go early on weekends or you will queue.
- Sit facing downhill for the view.
- Cars can pause in high wind or storms. That is the system being sensible, not a personal insult.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Metrocable?
Lines K and J use the normal Metro fare. Line L costs 26,700 COP for foreign visitors in 2026.
Is the Metrocable safe?
It is part of the Metro and it is well used. Watch your bag, the same as anywhere else in the city.
