How long does it take from Butantã to São Bento by metro?

The journey from Butantã to São Bento takes approximately 33 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 12.94 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Butantã to São Bento?

The token fare from Butantã to São Bento 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 São Bento?

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 São Bento?

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

How many stops from Butantã to São Bento?

There are 9 stops between Butantã and São Bento on the Linha 4 (Amarela). The stations are: Butantã, Pinheiros, Faria Lima, Fradique Coutinho, Oscar Freire, Paulista, Higienópolis-Mackenzie, República, Luz.

Butantã To São Bento

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

interchange Luz — 5 min

Platform 3 · Linha 1 (Azul) ·Platform 1 Towards Tucuruvi

+5 min

Luz

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Linha 1 (Azul)Towards Tucuruvi

First train: 04:40Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

São Bento

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.56 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

33 min

Total time

stops

12.94 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Butantã	05:00	23:00	Towards Luz
São Bento	05:00	23:00	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

1.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.80 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~52 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$88

Auto

R$186

Cab

R$334

Estimates for 12.94 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Linha 4 (Amarela)

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Linha 4 (Amarela)

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Linha 4 (Amarela)

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Linha 4 (Amarela)

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

São Bento

underground

São Bento, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines