Mexico City to Toluca Train: El Insurgente Fares, Hours, Stations
The Mexico City to Toluca interurban train has run end to end since February 2026. Stations, the fare table, opening hours, how to pay and what you can bring on board.
El Insurgente, the Mexico City to Toluca interurban train (Tren Interurbano México-Toluca), runs between Observatorio in Mexico City and Zinacantepec, west of Toluca, with seven stations. The full route opened on February 2, 2026. Fares run from MXN 15 to MXN 100 by distance, and Observatorio to Toluca Centro costs MXN 90, as of November 2026.
Where does the Mexico City to Toluca train stop?
The line has seven stations. Two are in Mexico City and five are in the State of Mexico:
- Observatorio (Mexico City, Álvaro Obregón): terminal, linked to Metro Line 1.
- Vasco de Quiroga (Mexico City, Santa Fe area).
- Santa Fe.
- Lerma.
- Metepec.
- Toluca Centro.
- Zinacantepec: western terminal.
The first section, Zinacantepec to Lerma, opened in 2023, and service was extended to Santa Fe before the last stretch to Observatorio. When President Claudia Sheinbaum opened that final section, the federal government said the trip from Toluca to Mexico City would take under 60 minutes, with trains every 12 minutes at the start of full service, according to the Presidency’s statement of February 2, 2026.
How much does El Insurgente cost?
Fares depend on the stations where you enter and exit. The table below shows the fares registered with the rail regulator (ARTF) for each trip; the February 2026 opening statement confirmed the MXN 15 to 100 range and the MXN 90 Observatorio to Toluca fare.
| From Observatorio to | Fare (MXN) |
|---|---|
| Vasco de Quiroga | 15 |
| Santa Fe | 25 |
| Lerma | 70 |
| Metepec | 80 |
| Toluca Centro | 90 |
| Zinacantepec | 100 |
Trips between neighboring stations cost MXN 15, and any trip within the Toluca valley (Lerma, Metepec, Toluca Centro, Zinacantepec) costs MXN 15 to 20. From Santa Fe, the fare to Lerma is MXN 60 and to Toluca Centro MXN 80.
The operator’s user rules, in force since January 30, 2026, say there are no preferential fares, discounts or exemptions. The one exception in those rules is that children under 115 cm tall ride free. Check fares posted in the station before you travel, since they can be updated.
How do you pay for the train?
You pay with the Integrated Mobility Card (TUMI, also called the tarjeta MI) or with a single-trip QR code. Both are personal and valid for one rider per trip.
- Buy or top up a card, or buy a QR code, at the vending machines inside the stations. The machines take only Mexican pesos: bills of 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 and coins of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20.
- Tap the card or scan the QR code at the entry gates; this records where you started.
- Tap or scan again at the exit gates at your destination, where the fare for the distance is charged.
With a QR code you choose the destination when you buy it, and it only works for that trip. The rules set a MXN 100 penalty for not registering entry, for not registering exit, for leaving a QR code at a different station from the one paid for, or for losing the QR code. If you already use the same card for the Metro, it also works here; our guide to the Metro fare and the Integrated Mobility Card explains where else to buy and load it.
What are the train’s hours?
As of November 2026, the train runs at these times, according to the operator’s user rules and the February 2026 statement:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 05:00 to 24:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 to 24:00 |
| Sunday and public holidays | 07:00 to 24:00 |
The last train from Zinacantepec to Observatorio leaves at 23:00. Holiday schedules follow the Sunday timetable, so plan early-morning trips on public holidays accordingly.
How do you connect to the Metro at Observatorio?
Observatorio station is linked by a walkway to Metro Line 1 (Observatorio to Pantitlán), which runs across the city through Chapultepec, Insurgentes and Pino Suárez. The government also lists connections at Observatorio with Cablebús Line 3, RTP city buses, the Observatorio transport hub and the western bus terminal (Terminal Poniente), which serves long-distance routes.
For Santa Fe offices, Vasco de Quiroga and Santa Fe stations are the closest stops.
What can you bring on the train?
The user rules allow personal items, bags, briefcases, pet carriers and small suitcases up to 80 x 60 x 30 cm, placed in the luggage rack or under the seat. Bicycles, including folding and electric ones, scooters, skateboards and cargo trolleys are not allowed unless packed within those dimensions. Hazardous materials, including helium balloons, are banned.
Children under 12 must travel with an adult. Riders who have paid are covered by the traveler’s insurance required for passenger rail.
Bottom line
Load your Integrated Mobility Card before you reach the platform, tap in and out every time, and allow under an hour from Observatorio to Toluca Centro. For weekend trips, remember service starts later, at 06:00 on Saturdays and 07:00 on Sundays.
FAQ
Can I pay El Insurgente with a bank card?
The operator’s rules list only the Integrated Mobility Card and QR codes as ways to pay. Station machines take cash, so carry pesos if your card needs a top-up.
Do seniors get a discount on the Toluca train?
Not under the rules in force since January 2026, which state that no preferential fares, discounts or exemptions apply. Children under 115 cm ride free.
Is the train faster than driving to Toluca?
The government puts the train trip at under 60 minutes and said the same journey by other transport could take up to two and a half hours. Add Metro or taxi time to reach Observatorio.
