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

The journey from Butantã to Tucuruvi takes approximately 40 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 16.04 km across 11 stops.

What is the metro fare from Butantã to Tucuruvi?

The token fare from Butantã to Tucuruvi 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 Tucuruvi?

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 Tucuruvi?

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

How many stops from Butantã to Tucuruvi?

There are 11 stops between Butantã and Tucuruvi on the Linha 4 (Amarela). The stations are: Butantã, Pinheiros, Faria Lima, Fradique Coutinho, Oscar Freire, Paulista, Higienópolis-Mackenzie, República, Luz.

Butantã To Tucuruvi

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

Tietê

+3.32 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Santana

+6.66 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Tucuruvi

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.66 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

40 min

Total time

stops

16.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

2.17 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.99 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~64 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$106

Auto

R$222

Cab

R$402

Estimates for 16.04 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

Tucuruvi

underground

Tucuruvi, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Tucuruvi exit 1· Tucuruvi area♿

Tucuruvi exit 2· Tucuruvi area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines