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

The journey from Universitat to Sants Estació takes approximately 18 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 5.5 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Universitat to Sants Estació?

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

At Universitat, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Hospital de Bellvitge. Look for the electronic board showing "Hospital de Bellvitge".

What is the last train from Universitat to Sants Estació?

The last train from Universitat towards Hospital de Bellvitge departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sants Estació back towards Universitat departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Universitat to Sants Estació?

There are 5 stops between Universitat and Sants Estació on the L1. The stations are: Universitat, Urgell, Rocafort, Espanya.

Universitat To Sants Estació

ShortestShortest Route

Universitat

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·L1Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

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

Urgell

+2.59 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Rocafort

+5.18 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Espanya

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.45 km

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

interchange Espanya — 5 min

Platform 1 · L3 ·Platform 3 Towards Zona Universitària

+5 min

Espanya

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·L3Towards Zona Universitària

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

Tarragona

+2.37 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Sants Estació

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.05 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Universitat	05:00	00:00	Towards Hospital de Bellvitge
Sants Estació	05:00	00:00	Towards Universitat

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

0.74 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€44

Auto

€96

Cab

€172

Estimates for 5.5 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Universitat

underground

Universitat, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Universitat exit 1· University♿

Universitat exit 2· University♿

Universitat exit 3· University♿

Universitat exit 4· University♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival 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