How long does it take from Butantã to Luz by metro?

The journey from Butantã to Luz takes approximately 25 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 11.38 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Butantã to Luz?

The token fare from Butantã to Luz 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 Butantã for Luz?

At Butantã, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Luz. Look for the electronic board showing "Luz".

What is the last train from Butantã to Luz?

The last train from Butantã towards Luz departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Luz back towards Butantã departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Butantã to Luz?

There are 8 stops between Butantã and Luz on the Linha 4 (Amarela). The stations are: Butantã, Pinheiros, Faria Lima, Fradique Coutinho, Oscar Freire, Paulista, Higienópolis-Mackenzie, República, Luz.

Butantã To Luz

ShortestShortest Route

Butantã

Platform 1·underground·Linha 4 (Amarela)Towards Luz

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

Pinheiros

+3.08 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Faria Lima

+6.18 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

Higienópolis-Mackenzie

+18.52 min

3.1 min · 1.43 km

República

red interchange

+21.6 min

3.08 min · 1.42 km

Luz

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground11.38 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

11.38 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Butantã	05:00	23:00	Towards Luz
Luz	04:40	00:00	Towards Butantã

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

1.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.71 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$78

Auto

R$166

Cab

R$300

Estimates for 11.38 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Butantã

underground

Butantã, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Luz

underground

Luz, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Luz exit 1· Pinacoteca, Luz Station♿

Luz exit 2· Pinacoteca, Luz Station♿

Luz exit 3· Pinacoteca, Luz Station♿

Luz exit 4· Pinacoteca, Luz Station♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access