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

The journey from Sants Estació to Mercat Nou takes approximately 10 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 2.34 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sants Estació to Mercat Nou?

The token fare from Sants Estació to Mercat Nou 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 Mercat Nou?

At Sants Estació, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Cornellà Centre. Look for the electronic board showing "Cornellà Centre".

What is the last train from Sants Estació to Mercat Nou?

The last train from Sants Estació towards Cornellà Centre departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Mercat Nou back towards Sants Estació departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Sants Estació to Mercat Nou?

There are 2 stops between Sants Estació and Mercat Nou on the L5. The stations are: Sants Estació, Plaça de Sants.

Sants Estació To Mercat Nou

ShortestShortest Route

Sants Estació

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·L5Towards Cornellà Centre

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

Plaça de Sants

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.19 km

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

interchange Plaça de Sants — 5 min

Platform 1 · L1 ·Platform 2 Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

+5 min

Plaça de Sants

Platform 2·underground·L1Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

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

Mercat Nou

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.15 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

2.34 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sants Estació	05:00	00:00	Towards Cornellà Centre
Mercat Nou	05:00	23:00	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

0.32 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.15 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~9 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€24

Auto

€58

Cab

€102

Estimates for 2.34 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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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

Mercat Nou

underground

Mercat Nou, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines