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

The journey from Sagrada Família to Vallcarca takes approximately 17 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 5.45 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sagrada Família to Vallcarca?

The token fare from Sagrada Família to Vallcarca 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 Vallcarca?

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 Vallcarca?

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

How many stops from Sagrada Família to Vallcarca?

There are 5 stops between Sagrada Família and Vallcarca on the L5. The stations are: Sagrada Família, Verdaguer, Diagonal.

Sagrada Família To Vallcarca

ShortestShortest Route

Sagrada Família

purple interchange

Platform 3·underground·L5Towards Cornellà Centre

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

Verdaguer

yellow interchange

+2.66 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

Diagonal

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.38 km

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

interchange Diagonal — 5 min

Platform 3 · L3 ·Platform 1 Towards Zona Universitària

+5 min

Diagonal

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·L3Towards Zona Universitària

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

Fontana

+2.35 min

2.35 min · 1.02 km

Lesseps

+4.72 min

2.37 min · 1.03 km

Vallcarca

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.07 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

17 min

Total time

stops

5.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sagrada Família	05:00	00:00	Towards Cornellà Centre
Vallcarca	05:00	23:00	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

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

€42

Auto

€96

Cab

€170

Estimates for 5.45 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

Vallcarca

underground

Vallcarca, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines