How to get to the Pinacoteca and Luz Station by metro
Nearest station, line, walking time and step-by-step guide to visit the Pinacoteca and Luz Station.
Get off at Luz station (Line 1 (Blue), with transfers to Line 4 (Yellow) and CPTM lines 7 and 11). The Pinacoteca is on Praça da Luz, about 4 minutes' walk away, and Luz Station itself is a monument.
Overview
The Pinacoteca de São Paulo is the city’s oldest art museum, housed in a beautiful exposed-brick building from 1900, with one of the most important collections of Brazilian art. It sits next to Luz Station, an English-style railway landmark opened in 1901 that houses the Museum of the Portuguese Language. Between the station, the Jardim da Luz and the Pinacoteca, it is one of the easiest cultural outings to do by metro in São Paulo.
How to get there from the main landmarks
| Starting point | How to get there by metro |
|---|---|
| Luz Station (L1 Blue / L4 / CPTM 7 and 11) | The station itself; the Pinacoteca is on Praça da Luz, ~4 min on foot |
| São Bento Station | 1 stop on Line 1 (Blue) (towards Tucuruvi) to Luz; ~4 min |
| Sé Station | 2 stops on Line 1 (Blue) (towards Tucuruvi) to Luz; ~6 min |
Step by step
Take Line 1 (Blue) (or Line 4 (Yellow) / CPTM) and get off at Luz station.
Head towards Praça da Luz / Jardim da Luz.
The Pinacoteca is at Praça da Luz, 2, about 4 minutes on foot from the station.
What to see nearby
Useful information: fare, accessibility and tips
Frequently asked questions
Which metro station is closest to the Pinacoteca?
Luz station, on Line 1 (Blue) (with transfers to Line 4 (Yellow) and to the CPTM commuter rail), is about a 4-minute walk from the Pinacoteca.
How much is the metro fare to Luz Station?
The single fare on the Metro/CPTM is R$ 5,00 (rate in effect in 2025; check for changes). With the Bilhete Único you can transfer to buses.
Is Luz Station the same for the CPTM and the Metro?
Yes. Luz brings together the Metro's Line 1 (Blue), Line 4 (Yellow) and CPTM's Line 7 (Ruby) and Line 11 (Coral), in the same complex.
Is Luz station accessible?
Yes, it has lifts and step-free interchange. Check on the day whether the lifts are in operation.
Where can I see more attractions near the metro?
See the guide to tourist attractions near the São Paulo metro.