BUTANTÃ STATION
If you need up-to-date information about Butantã Station to plan a trip, below you can check all the current information on timetables, frequencies, geolocation and fares of the São Paulo Metro.
How to get to Butantã by metro
Butantã station is located on Avenida Vital Brasil, at the corner of Rua Pirajussara, in the Butantã neighbourhood, in the West Zone of São Paulo. On Line 4 (Yellow) it sits between São Paulo-Morumbi (towards Vila Sônia) and Pinheiros (towards Luz).
You can find the station entrances by viewing the Google map below:
Buses to the station
Butantã station has an integrated bus terminal that brings together municipal and metropolitan routes and is one of the main gateways to the University City (USP). The routes serving the area include:
- 177H-10 Metro Butantã – Lapa
- 7725-10 Term. Butantã – Cidade Universitária
- 8012-10 Term. Butantã – Rio Pequeno
- 809U-10 Term. Princesa Isabel – USP
- 637J-10 Metro Butantã – Jd. Ângela
These lines, together with the vans and intercity buses, make the station an important connection point between the metro and the neighbourhoods of the West Zone.
Butantã metro station map
You can view the map of all lines and stations and download it, if you wish, by clicking the button below:
Butantã Station operating hours
If you want to know the timetable and train frequencies passing through Butantã station, click the following button to get the available data:
Butantã metro line
This station is one of the 11 stops that make up Line 4 (Yellow) and its route. You can click on the stop name and find the most relevant information about the one you need to check.
After clicking on a station, information will be shown such as the location of the terminal, station entrances, nearby buses, hotels, restaurants and other information of interest that may be useful for Line 4 (Yellow) users.
Butantã metro station address
The address is Avenida Vital Brasil, s/n – Butantã, São Paulo – SP, 05503-001, Brasil.
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Lifts between the street, the mezzanine and the platforms
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets
- Tactile paving and platform screen doors (PSD)
Local information: the station has a ticket office, self-service machines and a bicycle parking area.
How to travel from Butantã metro station
Using the button below, you will find detailed information about the different ticket types and their prices.
If you need to, you can also check your Bilhete Único balance using the tool available in the button below:
Transfers between Butantã Station and other transport options
In addition to the Metro’s Line 4 (Yellow), Butantã station connects to a bus terminal that distributes passengers to USP’s Cidade Universitária campus and to various neighbourhoods in the West Zone, via routes such as 177H-10, 7725-10, 8012-10 and 809U-10.
As the closest station to USP, it is one of the busiest points for students on the Yellow Line, offering a quick connection to the expanded centre, Avenida Paulista and the Faria Lima area.
Points of Interest near Butantã Station
Education and Science
The main nearby landmark is the University of São Paulo (USP), in the University City, reachable from the bus terminal. The Butantan Institute and the USP University Hospital are also in the area.
Parks and Leisure
Nearby you can visit Parque Previdência and the green areas around USP, offering options for walking and outdoor activities.
Services and Shops
The Butantã neighbourhood is packed with bank branches, pharmacies, supermarkets, bakeries and a wide network of bars and restaurants aimed at the university crowd.
Butantã Station: Overview
Butantã station opened on 28 March 2011 and is an underground station on Line 4 (Yellow), operated by ViaQuatro. Designed for heavy passenger flow, it has platform screen doors, lifts and an integrated bus terminal.
As it serves the USP University Campus, it is one of the busiest stations on the line on weekdays. Its location on Avenida Vital Brasil guarantees a direct connection with Avenida Paulista, Faria Lima and the centre of São Paulo.
Location and History
The station is part of the western section of Line 4 (Yellow) and was a milestone in the metro’s expansion towards Butantã, cutting travel time between the West Zone and the city’s main hubs.
Other Metro Lines
This terminal is a station on Line 4 (Yellow), but there are 5 other lines in the São Paulo metro system that may be useful to you.