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

The journey from Paral·lel to Horta takes approximately 44 minutes by Barcelona Metro, covering 16.21 km across 9 stops.

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

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

At Paral·lel, 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 Paral·lel to Horta?

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

How many stops from Paral·lel to Horta?

There are 9 stops between Paral·lel and Horta on the L3. The stations are: Paral·lel, Poble Sec, Espanya.

Paral·lel To Horta

ShortestShortest Route

Paral·lel

purple 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

Espanya

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.04 km

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

interchange Espanya — 5 min

Platform 3 · L1 ·Platform 1 Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

+5 min

Espanya

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·L1Towards Hospital de Bellvitge

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

Hostafrancs

+2.59 min

2.59 min · 1.15 km

Plaça de Sants

Arrive Platform 2·underground2.3 km

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

interchange Plaça de Sants — 5 min

Platform 2 · L5 ·Platform 1 Towards Vall d'Hebron

+5 min

Plaça de Sants

Platform 1·underground·L5Towards Vall d'Hebron

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

Sant Pau Dos de Maig

+13.45 min

13.45 min · 7.12 km

Camp de l'Arpa

+16.11 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

La Sagrera

+18.77 min

2.66 min · 1.19 km

Congrés

+21.42 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Horta

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.87 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

44 min

Total time

stops

16.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Paral·lel	05:00	00:00	Towards Zona Universitària
Horta	05:00	23:00	Towards Paral·lel

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

2.19 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.01 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~65 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€2.55

Bike

€108

Auto

€224

Cab

€406

Estimates for 16.21 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

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

Arrival station

Horta

underground

Horta, Barcelona, Spain

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines