Barcelona Bus

After the metro, the bus is one of the most popular transportation options in Barcelona. Depending on your destination, it can be a more direct and efficient transportation option.

Barcelona bus maps

There are over 100 bus lines in Barcelona, covering all neighborhoods and areas of the city. Following is an updated map of the Barcelona bus network, featuring the main lines.

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This main lines scan Barcelona in three different directions: vertical, horizontal and diagonal.

Each bus number is identified with the prefix letter. These routes have been designed in order to improve the connection between other means of transport like the Metro and the Tram system.

If you want unlimited free access to the Barcelona transportation system plus amazing attractions, check the Barcelona Card, one of Barcelona’s most popular touristic passes.

Furthermore, there is a set of secondary bus lines, with regular number scheme. They cover the remaining areas of Barcelona.

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The Barcelona bus network is 100% accesible for people with reduced mobility.

Tickets & prices for 2022

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This ticket only works for a single ride of any length for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Important: this is the only ticket that does not allow transfers from the metro to bus, tram or FGC Railway and only works for Zone 1. Price: 2,40€

Aimed to tourists, this ticket gives you unlimited use of the whole transport system for one day. Notice that it’s valid from the moment you validate until the end of the day, (it doesn’t work for 24 hours). Requires passport number and it’s a one-person ticket. Price: 10,50€ (Zone 1).

It’s worth for 10 rides of any lenght and allows transfers without charging a new ride for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes. This ticket is only for individual use. Price: 11,35€ (Zone 1).

Multi person ticket worth 8 rides. It can be used for 30 consecutive days since activation. Price: 10,00€ (Zone 1).

This ticket is only for individual use. Offers unlimited rides for 30 consecutive days, so it’s the right choice for a long stay. Price: 40,00€ (Zone 1).

Multi person ticket worth for 70 rides. It can be used for 30 consecutive days since activation. Price: 79,45€ (Zone 1).

Hola BCN Transport Pass

Hola BCN is a transport pass that offers unlimited access to the entire Barcelona transportation network. Features 2, 3, 4 and 5 day tickets, helping you save money in your process of discovering Barcelona. It covers metro, buses, tram, FGC Railway and Renfe suburban trains.

Recommendations

Every bus stop has a layout of the entire bus network, the map of the lines that operate that bus stop and many have informative screens indicating the arrival of the next bus.
Most bus stops are equipped with screens informing on waiting times and service disruptions.
There is a Nocturnal Bus Service (Nitbus) in Barcelona that works from 22:20 hours until 6:00, with an estimated frequency of 20 minutes between buses. All of the existing lines have stops at Plaza Cataluña.

Other means of transportation in Barcelona

Metro

The metro is the most popular transportation system in the city. Overall, is the fastest and easiest way to move around Barcelona.

Tram

The Barcelona Tram is quite new, extremely modern, works smoothly and services some areas of the city not well connected in the past.

FGC Railway

This network of urban and suburban trains, connect Barcelona with nearby cities, such as Montserrat.

Cable cars and funiculars

These transport systems service mainly touristic spots, whilst enjoying the best views in Barcelona.

Transport from the airport to Barcelona

Here you’ll find all information you need about getting from Barcelona airport to the city center.

Taxis

Taxis in Barcelona are not expensive, so it’s the best choice for a quick trip. It’s the fastest way of getting to the airport from the city center.

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