Barcelona Metro

The second longest underground system in Spain

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Barcelona Metro

The Metro is the most popular transportation system in Barcelona, with 12 lines, a length of 150 Km (93 Mi) and 186 stations, stands as the second longest underground system in Spain. By far, is the fastest and easiest way to move around Barcelona.

The Barcelona Metro system is extremely intuitive and easy to use. In fact, all the signs in the whole network are written in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Barcelona Metro Map

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Working hours

On weekdays, from Monday to Thursday and on public holidays: from 5:00 am to 12:00 midnight
Fridays and public holidays: from 5:00 am to 2:00 am
Saturdays and on certain public holidays: opens at 5.00 am, then continuous service through Sunday until 12:00 midnight
24 December: from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm

Barcelona Metro Tickets

The Barcelona Metro has a wide variety of tickets to suit everyone’s needs. Tickets can be bought directly in every Metro station through automatic vending machines, all accepting cash, credit and debit cards. Buses on board only sell single tickets (2,40€).

The Barcelona transport system is divided into six zones. Zone 1 covers all the Metropolitan area of the city, so unless you’re planning to travel outside Barcelona, you should stick with Zone 1 tickets.

If you want unlimited free access to the Barcelona metro and public transportation system and free access to top attractions, check Barcelona’s touristic passes: the Barcelona Pass or the Barcelona Card

All Metro tickets are integrated and can also be used for Buses, Tram and FGC Railway. RENFE short distance train service works with separate tickets.

Most popular tickets & prices 2023

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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).

Recommendations

Bicycles are only accepted on the first and last carriages, or indicated otherwise.
Children under 4 years old can travel for free.
Some stations still have the old turnstiles and the ticket gets validated on the left side. The modern turnstile (as pictured above), the ticket gets validated on the right side.
Travelling with a suitcase (even of large proportions) is widely accepted. The Metro carriages are big enough to transport them easily.
Every map on the Metro network clearly indicates which station is adapted for disabled people.

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.

Buy the Hola BCN Transport Pass

Other means of Transportation in Barcelona

Aerobus

This bus will help you move between the city and “El Prat” airport

Barcelona Tram

The Tram in Barcelona doesn’t cover the entire Barcelona surface, but it services some areas of the city not well connected

Barcelona Bus

After the Metro, the bus is one of the most popular transportation options in Barcelona. It can be a more direct and efficient transportation option.

Cable cars & funiculars

The cable cars and funiculars are among the most fun and alternative ways of travelling in Barcelona.

Check All means of Transportation in Barcelona