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It is composed of 8 lines: L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L9, L10, L11 managed by the company TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona). And 4 lines L6, L7, L8, and L12 belong to the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya). You can travel on its 12 lines with a standard metro ticket and also enjoy the Barcelona bus network.
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Barcelona’s metro system comprises 161 stations connected by ten lineswhich cover the entire city. The metro is linked to the railway network and there are metro stations at both terminals of Barcelona airport. There are maps at the entrance to all metro stations as well as in the vestibules, on the platforms and inside the trains. The map is colou...
Over the years, I’ve tried several different apps and websites and prefer Moovit, which is available for Android and iOS. Alternatively, there’s a route finder on the TMB website. Google mapsalso works well in Barcelona.
Departures vary throughout the day, at most times trains depart every five minutes. * The night before public holidays, the metro often runs through the night.
Barcelona’s public transport system is organised into six zones. The city of Barcelona and the entire metro system are within zone one. Zones two to six cover surrounding towns and cities and extend as far as Blanes, Vic, Manresa and Calafell. If you are visiting towns outside Barcelona, check out this article about Barcelona travel zones.
There are a lot of different tickets and travel cards available for the Barcelona metro. In this post, we take a look at the most suitable ones for tourists and people visiting for a few days.
Metro stations
All of Barcelona’s 161 metro stations are located underground, a few of them are connected to train stations. At street level, the stations are marked by signs with the familiar red and white “M”logo. As you enter the station, a sign above the door indicates the stop’s name and which metro line(s) stop there. Most stations have two or more entrances, usually with steps down to the vestibule and escalators back up to street level. Outside the station there is also a map of the metro system and...
How to purchase metro tickets
Ticket machines at the station accept cash (coins and notes) and cards. At a few of the larger stations, there are also ticket offices staffed by TMB personnel. The ticket machines accept most European credit and debit cards (Visa and Mastercard), but I’ve been told that some non-EU credit cards don’t work. If your card doesn’t have a chip and a four-digit PIN code, you won’t be able to use it to purchase tickets from the machines. Tickets can also be purchased via the TMB app, from some toba...
Ticket barriers
Access to the trains is through a row of automatic ticket barriers similar to those shown in the photo above. To open the barrier you insert your ticket into the slot at the front of the barrier, it then passes through the machine where it is checked, validated and stamped before exiting through the slot at the top of the barrier. As you remove the ticket from the top of the barrier, the glass gates slide open to let you through. A green LED arrow below the slot where you inserted the ticket...
There are information points located on all platforms with metro maps, street maps and an intercom that can be used to speak with station staff.
Currently, 147 of Barcelona’s 161 metro stations are accessible to wheelchair users. In most cases, there is a lift up to the vestibule from one end of the platform. In metro stations with platforms on both sides of the train, there may only be a lift on one of the platforms. At stations which have been adapted for wheelchair users, there will be a...
The airport metro is currently the only metro line in Barcelona with crewless trains. There are stations at both terminals of Barcelona airport, and trains depart approximately every five minutes. The L9 sud (orange line) runs from Barcelona airport to the University of Barcelona campus in the Les Cortsdistrict. It has 15 stops: Airport T1, Airport...
Does Barcelona metro run 24 hours a day?
Barcelona metro runs all night from Saturday to Sunday and during some public holidays. On Friday nights, it runs until 2 am. On weekdays and Sundays, the metro runs until midnight and then opens again at 5 am.
Does it matter which entrance I use when entering a metro station?
In most metro stations, it doesn’t matter which entrance you use. Once underground, the main hallway gives access to all platforms. The only exception is Liceuwhich is on the L3 (green line). The Liceu metro stop has two entrances, one for each platform. The only way to change between platforms is by leaving the station and returning to street level. Before going through the ticket barriers at this station, you should check the signs to ensure that you are entering the correct part of the sta...
Can I take the metro up to Montjuïc?
The Montjuïc funicular railway connects to the metro system at the Paral·lelmetro stop on the L3, green line. Signs and pictograms in the station direct you to the funicular. If you visit the MNAC, Magic Fountain, Poble Espanyol, Palau de Sant Jordi or the Miró Foundation, it’s best to take the L3 (green line) or L1 (red line) to Espanya. From here you can either walk or catch bus number 150. Bus number 150 also stops at Montjuïc castle and the upper funicular station.
Barcelona’s metro system comprises a network of 11 lines. Two operators, Barcelona Metro Transit TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) and Barcelona Regional Railway FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) run the metro system. TMB operates 8 lines, FGC runs 4 lines.
Currently (as of 2024), the metro network in Barcelona consists of 12 lines and 180 stops. You can find a map for download in our travel guide . Is the metro in Barcelona wheelchair accessible?
- The metro in Barcelona is cheap. A single ticket costs €2.55 in 2024. An interesting option for visitors to the city is the “Hola BCN” travel card...
- As the metro has been in operation since 1924, unfortunately not all stations are completely barrier-free or step-free. Although improvements are c...
- Barcelona El Prat Airport is located about 15 km southwest of the city centre of Barcelona. The Barcelona Metro offers a good and fast connection f...
- Here are the most important regulations for metro journeys with dogs: Assistance dogs, guide dogs and patrol dogs are allowed Dogs and pets transpo...
The Barcelona metro has 8 lines, 165 stations and 167 trains run at peak times every working day, including the Funicular service. The metro network has complete cardioprotection. Traffic. Stations. L1 Hospital de Bellvitge / Fondo Info not available. L2 Paral·lel / Badalona Pompeu Fabra Info not available.
Jul 16, 2023 · Barcelona Metro Lines. The metro lines in Barcelona are colour-coded and numbered. Each line is also identified by the first and last stations on the line: L1 Hospital de Bellvitge / Fondo (Red Line) L2 Paral·lel / Badalona Pompeu Fabra (Purple Line) L3 Zona Universitària / Trinitat Nova (Green Line) L4 La Pau / Trinitat Nova (Yellow Line)
The Barcelona Metro is the fastest and cheapest way to get around the city. The vast network is made up of 180 stations and 12 lines that cover 90 miles (146 km) and run mostly in the city center but also in the suburbs, with stops in the city's top attractions .
