Barcelona Transport

Buses & Metro at Christmas

Barcelona transport is excellent, affordable and it's very easy to get around town using the metro, bus, tram or cable car.

METRO

The metro is easy to identify. It has a red square with a red M in the center.

It's air-conditioned, clean, cheap and the quickest way to get around town.

TRAINS

Barcelona trains include the main local suburban train service FCG (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya).

Spanish trains are modern and comparatively cheap when compared to other European countries. All Spanish trains are operated by RENFE

BUSES

Barcelona buses are modern and clean and very good for traveling around town.

It's an inexpensive way to go sightseeing and the airport shuttle bus is the most popular of Barcelona transport to reach the airport.

If you're not in a hurry, this is a great way to see the sights of Barcelona.

TRAMVIA BLAU

The TRAMVIA BLAU (blue tram) takes you to the funicular railway at Tibidabo. The tram leaves from Plaça del Doctor Andreu and arrives at Plaça de Kennedy/Avinguda del Tibidabo. There is also a bus from Plaça Catalunya which takes you there.

TAXI

Barcelona taxis are yellow and black and have a green light on top of the car when free.

Useful information on how to find a taxi, fares and where the lost and found is.

BARCELONA BIKES

Another excellent and very popular way to get around town is by hiring a bicycle.

There are many places where you can hire a bike and also many bicycle lanes, so it's safe and easy to get around town.

TOURIST BUS

If you're only here for a few days then a good way to get to know the city is by taking the Bus Turistic which runs daily from 9.00am in Plaça Catalunya.

Should you prefer to see the city by night take the Barcelona Bus Turístic by Night.

CABLE CAR

The Air ferry (cable car transport service) links the Tower of Sant Sebasti (Sant Sebasti beach) with the Jaume I Tower (World Trade Center) and Hotel Miramar at Montjuïc.

(Not to be confused with the Montjuïc Cable Car)

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