How long does it take from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente by metro?

The journey from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente takes approximately 51 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 19.06 km across 13 stops.

What is the metro fare from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente?

The token fare from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente is R$5. With a smart card the fare is R$5 (save R$0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's R$5.

Which platform at Santa Cecília for Vila Prudente?

At Santa Cecília, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Itaquera. Look for the electronic board showing "Itaquera".

What is the last train from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente?

The last train from Santa Cecília towards Itaquera departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Vila Prudente back towards Santa Cecília departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Santa Cecília to Vila Prudente?

There are 13 stops between Santa Cecília and Vila Prudente on the Linha 3 (Vermelha). The stations are: Santa Cecília, República, Anhangabaú, Sé.

Santa Cecília To Vila Prudente

ShortestShortest Route

Santa Cecília

Platform 1·underground·Linha 3 (Vermelha)Towards Itaquera

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

República

yellow interchange

+3.83 min

3.83 min · 1.83 km

Anhangabaú

+7.66 min

3.83 min · 1.83 km

Sé

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground5.5 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

interchange Sé — 5 min

Platform 3 · Linha 1 (Azul) ·Platform 1 Towards Tucuruvi

+5 min

Sé

red interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Azul)Towards Tucuruvi

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Liberdade

+3.32 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

São Joaquim

+6.66 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Vergueiro

+9.98 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Paraíso

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.21 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

interchange Paraíso — 5 min

Platform 1 · Linha 2 (Verde) ·Platform 3 Towards Vila Madalena

+5 min

Paraíso

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Linha 2 (Verde)Towards Vila Madalena

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Ana Rosa

blue interchange

+2.72 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Chácara Klabin

purple interchange

+5.46 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Alto do Ipiranga

+10.92 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Sacomã

+13.64 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Vila Prudente

Arrive Platform 1·underground7.35 km

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

19.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Santa Cecília	05:00	23:00	Towards Itaquera
Vila Prudente	04:40	00:00	Towards Santa Cecília

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

R$5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

R$5

Save R$0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

R$5

Save R$0 per ride

Use your São Paulo Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

2.57 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.18 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$124

Auto

R$258

Cab

R$470

Estimates for 19.06 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Santa Cecília

underground

Santa Cecília, São Paulo, Brazil

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Vila Prudente

underground

Vila Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil

Weekdays: 04:40 – 00:00(Sundays from 04:40)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Vila Prudente exit 1· Vila Prudente area♿

Vila Prudente exit 2· Vila Prudente area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines