Tips on Getting Around Barcelona

  1. Metro

    Barcelona’s five-line metro system is convenient, fast, easy to use and extensive. The metro stays open all night on Saturdays.

    • 93 318 70 74

    • www.tmb.net

    • Open 5am–midnight Mon–Thu, 5am–2am Fri–Sat, 5am Sat–midnight Sun

    Metro sign
  2. FGC

    The FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) is the city’s commuter rail system, serving northern and eastern Barcelona. The FGC shares several key stations with the metro, including Plaça de Catalunya and Plaça d’Espanya, and has the same prices and similar hours.

    • 93 205 15 15

    • www.fgc.cat

    • Open 5am–midnight Mon–Thu, 5am–2am Fri–Sat, 6am–midnight Sun

  3. Bus

    Barcelona’s bus system covers the entire city. Bus stops are clearly marked and buses have their destinations on the front. For information on routes and schedules call 010 or pick up a bus guide from tourist offices.

  4. Nightbus

    There are about 17 Nitbús (nightbus) routes across the city, many of which pass through Plaça de Catalunya.

  5. Tickets & Passes

    A single fare on the metro, FGC, bus or nightbus costs €1.35. The T-10 personal ticket costs €7.78 and permits 10 journeys on metro, FGC and bus, providing the total journey is completed within 1 hour 15 minutes. One-, two-, three-, four- and five-day passes are also available, which provide unlimited travel on public transport. Tickets are available from attendants and machines at all metro stations.

  6. Taxi

    Hail a yellow-and-black taxi on any major street in town; a green light on the roof indicates that one is free. For two or more passengers, taxis are almost as cheap as the metro for short hops. A minimum fare applies.

    Taxi Radio

    • 93 303 30 33

    Barna Taxi

    • 93 357 77 55

    Barcelona taxi
  7. On Foot

    Barcelona is extremely compact and most areas are best negotiated on foot, especially the old town and Gràcia, where a leisurely stroll is the only way to soak up the architectural and cultural riches. Barcelona’s waterfront, from the Port Vell to the Port Olímpic, is also made for walking. See Walks & Bike Rides.

  8. By Bicycle

    Pedalling around the port, Barri Gòtic or Parc de la Ciutadella is a refreshing alternative to walking. There are over 70 km (43 miles) of bike lanes throughout the city, outlined on maps available from the tourist office and bike rental shops. Bikes are available to rent daily from Budget Bikes or Un Cotxe Menys.

    Budget Bikes

    • 93 304 18 85

    Un Cotxe Menys

    • 96 268 21 05

  9. Transport for the Disabled

    The airport bus is accessible to wheelchair users as are Lines 2 and 11 of the metro, some city buses, a few FGC stations and all nightbuses. Taxi Amic has cars and vans dedicated to wheelchair users – give advance notice. For information on transport for the disabled, call Informació Transport Adaptat. For details about specific routes, call 010 or check the TMB website.

    Taxi Amic

    • 93 420 80 88

    Informació Transport Adaptat

    • 93 486 07 52

    TMB

  10. Getting Around in a Wheelchair

    Barcelona’s Institut Municipal de Persones amb Disminució (see Disabled Travellers) has developed a detailed computer data-base that charts all the streets accessible to wheelchair users. Call 010, give your departure point and destination, and they’ll advise you of a route and places accessible en route.

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