How long does it take from Espanya to Paral·lel by metro?

The journey from Espanya to Paral·lel takes approximately 5 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 2.04 km across 2 stops.

What is the metro fare from Espanya to Paral·lel?

The token fare from Espanya to Paral·lel 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 Espanya for Paral·lel?

At Espanya, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Zona Universitària. Look for the electronic board showing "Zona Universitària".

What is the last train from Espanya to Paral·lel?

The last train from Espanya towards Zona Universitària departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Paral·lel back towards Espanya departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Espanya to Paral·lel?

There are 2 stops between Espanya and Paral·lel on the L3. The stations are: Espanya, Poble Sec, Paral·lel.

Espanya To Paral·lel

ShortestShortest Route

Espanya

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·L3Towards Zona Universitària

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

Poble Sec

+2.35 min

2.35 min · 1.02 km

Paral·lel

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.04 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

5 min

Total time

stops

2.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Espanya	05:00	00:00	Towards Zona Universitària
Paral·lel	05:00	00:00	Towards Espanya

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

0.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.13 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~8 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€22

Auto

€54

Cab

€94

Estimates for 2.04 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Hospital de BellvitgeFondo

Paral·lelLa Pau

Zona UniversitàriaTrinitat Nova

La PauTrinitat Nova

Departure 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

Arrival station

Paral·lel

underground

Paral·lel, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Paral·lel exit 1· Paral·lel♿

Paral·lel exit 2· Paral·lel♿

Paral·lel exit 3· Paral·lel♿

Paral·lel exit 4· Paral·lel♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access