How long does it take from Sagrada Família to Espanya by metro?

The journey from Sagrada Família to Espanya takes approximately 26 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 10.6 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sagrada Família to Espanya?

The token fare from Sagrada Família to Espanya 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 Sagrada Família for Espanya?

At Sagrada Família, 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 Sagrada Família to Espanya?

The last train from Sagrada Família towards Cornellà Centre departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Espanya back towards Sagrada Família departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Sagrada Família to Espanya?

There are 4 stops between Sagrada Família and Espanya on the L5. The stations are: Sagrada Família, Sant Pau Dos de Maig, Plaça de Sants.

Sagrada Família To Espanya

ShortestShortest Route

Sagrada Família

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·L5Towards Cornellà Centre

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

Sant Pau Dos de Maig

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Plaça de Sants

Arrive Platform 2·underground8.3 km

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

interchange Plaça de Sants — 5 min

Platform 2 · L1 ·Platform 1 Towards Fondo

+5 min

Plaça de Sants

Platform 1·underground·L1Towards Fondo

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

Hostafrancs

+2.59 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Espanya

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.3 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

26 min

Total time

stops

10.6 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sagrada Família	05:00	00:00	Towards Cornellà Centre
Espanya	05:00	00:00	Towards Sagrada Família

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

1.43 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.66 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~42 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€74

Auto

€158

Cab

€284

Estimates for 10.6 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

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Departure station

Sagrada Família

underground

Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sagrada Família exit 1· Sagrada Família♿

Sagrada Família exit 2· Sagrada Família♿

Sagrada Família exit 3· Sagrada Família♿

Sagrada Família exit 4· Sagrada Família♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Espanya

underground

Espanya, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Espanya exit 1· Plaça d'Espanya♿

Espanya exit 2· Plaça d'Espanya♿

Espanya exit 3· Plaça d'Espanya♿

Espanya exit 4· Plaça d'Espanya♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access