How long does it take from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena by metro?

The journey from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena takes approximately 30 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 11.23 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena?

The token fare from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena 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 Cruz for Vila Madalena?

At Santa Cruz, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Capão Redondo. Look for the electronic board showing "Capão Redondo".

What is the last train from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena?

The last train from Santa Cruz towards Capão Redondo departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Vila Madalena back towards Santa Cruz departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Santa Cruz to Vila Madalena?

There are 9 stops between Santa Cruz and Vila Madalena on the Linha 5 (Lilás). The stations are: Santa Cruz, Chácara Klabin.

Santa Cruz To Vila Madalena

ShortestShortest Route

Santa Cruz

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Linha 5 (Lilás)Towards Capão Redondo

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

Chácara Klabin

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.43 km

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

interchange Chácara Klabin — 5 min

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

+5 min

Chácara Klabin

purple interchange

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

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

Ana Rosa

blue interchange

+2.74 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Paraíso

blue interchange

+5.46 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Clínicas

+16.38 min

2.72 min · 1.22 km

Sumaré

+19.12 min

2.74 min · 1.23 km

Vila Madalena

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.8 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

11.23 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Santa Cruz	04:40	00:00	Towards Capão Redondo
Vila Madalena	04:40	00:00	Towards Santa Cruz

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

1.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.70 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$78

Auto

R$164

Cab

R$298

Estimates for 11.23 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Santa Cruz

underground

Santa Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Santa Cruz exit 1· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 2· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 3· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 4· Santa Cruz area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Vila Madalena

underground

Vila Madalena, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Vila Madalena exit 1· Vila Madalena♿

Vila Madalena exit 2· Vila Madalena♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines