The topic of transportation is essential for reaching the most renowned and emblematic sites of the city we visit. Therefore, we leave you these recommendations that may be a great help for getting around Barcelona.
Metro
Undoubtedly, this is the fastest and most economical option.
Barcelona has 11 metro lines, although they continue to expand it over the years.
You can find updated information about rates, schedules, and maps at this link: https://www.enterat.com/servicios/metro-barcelona-plano-mapa-horarios.php
You can purchase single tickets for traveling on the metro for €2.40 each. However, if your stay lasts more than one day or if you're going to take more than 5 trips on the metro or bus in Barcelona, it's better to buy the T-Casual ticket.
The T-Casual costs only €11.35 and will save you the hassle of buying single tickets for each trip, as well as help you save money.
There's also the Hola BCN card, especially for visitors.
You can check all the information related to this card at this link: https://webarcelona.barcelona.ticketbar.eu/es/tarjetas-de-descuento/tarjeta-de-transporte-hola-bcn-/
Bus
Barcelona has a large fleet of buses. The daytime urban buses are white and red, while the night and interurban buses are yellow and white.
The daytime schedule is from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The night service runs from 10:30 PM to 5:30 AM, with its starting point at Plaza de Cataluña.
You can find all the information about the schedules of the different bus lines in the city at this link: https://www.tmb.cat/es/barcelona/autobuses/lineas
Taxi
Although it's one of the more expensive means of transportation, it's also one of the most practical, especially if we are traveling with luggage or want to arrive on time to a place.
As in all cities, to catch a taxi, we can go to the nearest taxi stand or wait for one to pass by. We can also request one by phone.
The average price of a trip in the city is €10.00. Some stops, such as the airport, and services like luggage or pets are charged separately.
Cable Car
Besides being considered a means of transportation, in the case of Barcelona, it is also a tourist attraction.
There are two cable cars: the Port Cable Car and the Montjuïc Cable Car.
Port Cable Car
It was created in 1926 with the aim of connecting the 1929 universal exhibition with the city’s port. It has a length of 1292 meters and takes about 10 minutes.
The journey can be made in both directions, going up from Barceloneta and coming down at Montjuïc or vice versa, as well as making a round trip. The views are spectacular.
Price for one trip: €11
Round trip price: €16.50
Hours:
From January 1 to February 28: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
From March 1 to May 31: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
From June 1 to September 10: 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM
From September 11 to October 29: 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
From October 30 to December 31: 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
How to get there?
San Sebastián Tower: Metro: Barceloneta (Line 4) Bus: Lines V15 / V19 / 45 / 59 / D20 / 47
Jaume I Tower: Temporarily closed.
Miramar: Bus: Lines 50, 100, and 193.
Montjuïc Cable Car
It has a distance of 750 meters and was inaugurated in 1970 to provide access to Montjuïc Mountain.
The route starts at Parc de Montjuïc, from where the cable car goes directly to Montjuïc Castle. On the return trip, the Montjuïc Cable Car includes a stop at the Mirador de l’Alcalde.
Price for one trip: €8.90
Round trip price: €13.50
Monday to Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Metro: Paral·lel, Lines 2 and 3 + Montjuïc Funicular.
Bus: Parc de Montjuïc, Lines 50 and 55.
Tram
This means of transportation is more adapted for visits to neighboring cities like Cornellà or Badalona among others. However, Barcelona has a tram line catered to tourists visiting the city; it’s the Blue Tram.
It is a vintage tram with only one car that starts its journey at Doctor Andreu Square. You can find more information about this peculiar tram at this link: https://www.webarcelona.net/es/blog/otros-transportes-peculiares-barcelona
The Golondrinas
It is one of the most emblematic transports in Barcelona. These are motor boats located at the end of Las Ramblas that operate short cruises around the port of Barcelona.
Currently, they run two different routes: Barcelona Mar and Barcelona Port.
Barcelona Mar lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and its route covers the port, coastline, and beaches of the city. The price is €15.50 per person.
Autumn – Winter from 10 AM to 5 PM
Spring – Summer from 10 AM to 8 PM
Barcelona Port is a bit shorter, with a 40-minute journey. Its route allows you to see the Maremàgnum, the Puerta de Europa Bridge, the Clock Tower, views of Montjuïc, the W hotel, sports clubs, and commercial docks. The price is €7.70 per person.
You can see more related information and also book tickets at this link: https://www.tiqets.com/es/atracciones-barcelona-c66342/entradas-para-crucero-turistico-las-golondrinas-p975223/?partner=webarcelonanet
