How long does it take from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I by metro?

The journey from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I takes approximately 42 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 16 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I?

The token fare from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I is €2.55. With a smart card the fare is €2.55 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €2.55.

Which platform at Plaça de Sants for Jaume I?

At Plaça de Sants, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Vall d'Hebron. Look for the electronic board showing "Vall d'Hebron".

What is the last train from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I?

The last train from Plaça de Sants towards Vall d'Hebron departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Jaume I back towards Plaça de Sants departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Plaça de Sants to Jaume I?

There are 6 stops between Plaça de Sants and Jaume I on the L5. The stations are: Plaça de Sants, Sant Pau Dos de Maig, Hospital Clínic, Diagonal.

Plaça de Sants To Jaume I

ShortestShortest Route

Plaça de Sants

Platform 1·underground·L5Towards Vall d'Hebron

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

Sant Pau Dos de Maig

+13.45 min

13.45 min · 7.12 km

Hospital Clínic

+22.59 min

9.14 min · 4.75 km

Diagonal

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground13.06 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Diagonal — 5 min

Platform 3 · L3 ·Platform 1 Towards Zona Universitària

+5 min

Diagonal

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·L3Towards Zona Universitària

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

Passeig de Gràcia

purple interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.02 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Passeig de Gràcia — 5 min

Platform 3 · L4 ·Platform 5 Towards La Pau

+5 min

Passeig de Gràcia

green interchangepurple interchange

Platform 5·underground·L4Towards La Pau

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

Urquinaona

red interchange

+2.25 min

2.25 min · 0.96 km

Jaume I

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.92 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

16 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Plaça de Sants	05:00	23:00	Towards Vall d'Hebron
Jaume I	05:00	23:00	Towards Plaça de Sants

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

€2.55

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€2.55

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€2.55

Save €0 per ride

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

Fare guide

Travel green

2.16 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€106

Auto

€222

Cab

€402

Estimates for 16 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Plaça de Sants

underground

Plaça de Sants, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Jaume I

underground

Jaume I, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines