How long does it take from Sants Estació to Catalunya by metro?

The journey from Sants Estació to Catalunya takes approximately 20 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 6.65 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sants Estació to Catalunya?

The token fare from Sants Estació to Catalunya 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 Sants Estació for Catalunya?

At Sants Estació, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Zona Universitària. Look for the electronic board showing "Zona Universitària".

What is the last train from Sants Estació to Catalunya?

The last train from Sants Estació towards Zona Universitària departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Catalunya back towards Sants Estació departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Sants Estació to Catalunya?

There are 6 stops between Sants Estació and Catalunya on the L3. The stations are: Sants Estació, Tarragona, Espanya.

Sants Estació To Catalunya

ShortestShortest Route

Sants Estació

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·L3Towards Zona Universitària

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

Tarragona

+2.35 min

2.35 min · 1.02 km

Espanya

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.05 km

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

interchange Espanya — 5 min

Platform 3 · L1 ·Platform 1 Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

+5 min

Espanya

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·L1Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

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

Rocafort

+2.59 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Urgell

+5.18 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Universitat

purple interchange

+7.77 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Catalunya

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.6 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

6.65 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sants Estació	05:00	00:00	Towards Zona Universitària
Catalunya	05:00	00:00	Towards Sants Estació

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

0.90 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~27 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€50

Auto

€110

Cab

€196

Estimates for 6.65 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Hospital de BellvitgeFondo

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Zona UniversitàriaTrinitat Nova

La PauTrinitat Nova

Departure station

Sants Estació

underground

Sants Estació, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sants Estació exit 1· Sants Station♿

Sants Estació exit 2· Sants Station♿

Sants Estació exit 3· Sants Station♿

Sants Estació exit 4· Sants Station♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Catalunya

underground

Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Catalunya exit 1· Plaça de Catalunya♿

Catalunya exit 2· Plaça de Catalunya♿

Catalunya exit 3· Plaça de Catalunya♿

Catalunya exit 4· Plaça de Catalunya♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access