How long does it take from Sé to Santa Cruz by metro?

The journey from Sé to Santa Cruz takes approximately 23 minutes by São Paulo Metro, covering 10.88 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Sé to Santa Cruz?

The token fare from Sé to Santa Cruz 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 Sé for Santa Cruz?

At Sé, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Tucuruvi. Look for the electronic board showing "Tucuruvi".

What is the last train from Sé to Santa Cruz?

The last train from Sé towards Tucuruvi departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Santa Cruz back towards Sé departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Sé to Santa Cruz?

There are 7 stops between Sé and Santa Cruz on the Linha 1 (Azul). The stations are: Sé, Liberdade, São Joaquim, Vergueiro, Paraíso, Ana Rosa, Vila Mariana, Santa Cruz.

Sé To Santa Cruz

ShortestShortest Route

Sé

red interchange

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

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

Liberdade

+3.32 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

São Joaquim

+6.66 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Ana Rosa

green interchange

+16.64 min

3.34 min · 1.56 km

Vila Mariana

+19.96 min

3.32 min · 1.55 km

Santa Cruz

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.88 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

10.88 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Sé	04:40	00:00	Towards Tucuruvi
Santa Cruz	04:40	00:00	Towards Sé

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

1.47 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.67 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

R$5

Bike

R$76

Auto

R$160

Cab

R$290

Estimates for 10.88 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

TucuruviJabaquara

Linha 1 (Azul)

Vila MadalenaVila Prudente

Linha 1 (Azul)

Palmeiras-Barra FundaItaquera

Linha 1 (Azul)

Vila SôniaLuz

Linha 1 (Azul)

Departure station

Sé

underground

Sé, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Sé exit 1· Praça da Sé, Cathedral♿

Sé exit 2· Praça da Sé, Cathedral♿

Sé exit 3· Praça da Sé, Cathedral♿

Sé exit 4· Praça da Sé, Cathedral♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Santa Cruz

underground

Santa Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Santa Cruz exit 1· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 2· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 3· Santa Cruz area♿

Santa Cruz exit 4· Santa Cruz area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access