Buy your ticket or travel card before getting on the busSingle bus tickets are fully digital. You can purchase them at TMB App and validate them with the bus qr code. On some TMB bus lines, you can also purchase and validate the single bus ticket by contactless bank card. and TMB App.
The classic single ticket is the right ticket for you, if you want to use the public transport rarely. With the single ticket you can e.g. take a ride on a TMB city bus or use the metro. The current price (2021) for the single ticket is EUR 2.40. You can buy it at the ticket vending machines.
Metro And Bus TicketsMuch better is to buy a travel card such as the T-Casual, or the travel and discount card called the Barcelona Card.
Barcelona Card Express (2 days)
| TYPE OF TICKET | TICKET PRICE IN 2020 | INTEGRATED / NOT INTEGRATED |
|---|
| Barcelona Card 3-day children | €22 | Unlimited journeys |
| Barcelona Card 4-day adult | €56 | Unlimited journeys |
| Barcelona Card 4-day children | €28 | Unlimited journeys |
| Barcelona Card 5-day adult | €61 | Unlimited journeys |
The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre. Travel time approximately 25 minutes. You can catch the train from Clot, Passeig de Gràcia , or Barcelona Sants (otherwise known as Sants Estació) The name of the stop you want for the airport is Aeropuerto.
Where can I buy the ticket?
- On Renfe's website. If you purchase your tickets at renfe.com you will be able to access all the offers with no administration fees.
- At Renfe Ticket. Purchase through Renfe Ticket quickly and easily and without administration fees.
- Through telephone sales.
- Travel agencies.
How to Connect to Wi-Fi on Renfe Ave Trains
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your device and choose the network “PlayRenfe”.
- You should get a sign-in popup immediately; if you don't, open your web browser and go to any web page and it should open.
- Choose your language.
- Choose Access PlayRenfe.
It is single-person, personalised and non-transferable. Validity: 1 calendar month from the time of purchase. The validity dates are printed on the
pass. Available at Station
Ticket Offices or Cercanías Self-Service Machines.
Our fares.
| Areas | Prices |
|---|
| 1/2 Areas | 28,90 € |
| 3 Areas | 36,70 € |
| 4 Areas | 59,15 |
| 5 Areas | 68,70 € |
Classes & CostsTickets for AVE trains are by far the most expensive. A one-way trip in 2nd class from Madrid to Barcelona (on which route only AVE trains run) could cost as much as €108 (it could work out significantly cheaper if you book well in advance).
Travelling by trainThe best way to travel long distances in Spain is to book the high-speed train or AVE (Alta Velocidad) which run between most major cities. A train ride from Barcelona to Madrid covers some 500km (311 miles) in just 2hrs 40 minutes, while a train from Madrid to Seville takes around the same time.
Single Tickets
| Types | TICKETS | PRICE |
|---|
| SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEY | Metro Zone A | Up to 5 stations 1.50 € 6 stations 1,60 € 7 stations 1.70 € 8 stations 1,80 € 9 stations 1,90 € 10 stations or more 2,00 € |
| SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEY | MetroNorte | 1,50 € |
| SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEY | MetroEste | 1,50 € |
| SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEY | MetroSur | 1,50 € |
Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles
Renfe-SNCF trains offer a free Wi-Fi connection for all passengers.
Barcelona Metro scheduleStart: at 5.00 hours; continuous service throughout Saturday to Sunday night. Continuous service throughout Saturday to Sunday night; end: at 24.00 on Sunday. The final time refers to when the last train leaves the terminal station at each end of every metro line.
That said, Uber currently isn't fully-operating in Barcelona. You can rent a short-term car rental in Barcelona via the Uber app. It's a ride-share feature where you rent a car and drive it to another part of the city and then parks it and you're done.
Here in Barcelona, the most popular way to get around town is via metro. Operated by TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona), locals tend to prefer the metro for its easy-to-use system, low fares, and frequency of trains.
Its really easy getting the train from Santa Susanna, takes about an hour and goes along the coast so sea view most of the way. It cost about 33 euros return for 2 adults and 2 children, got off at Playa de Catalunya, which is where you can get on a tourist bus easily or wander about.
The T-Mobilitat travelcard will be a contactless and reusable device. The card will have a smart chip incorporated into the card that enables the more advanced and intelligent features of the card over a regular ticket. The T-Mobilitat travelcard will be valid for public transport for the entire Catalunya region.
How to Ride Metro Rail
- Get to your station. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for your train to arrive.
- Pay with TAP. Buy a TAP card and load fare at the TAP vending machine.
- Board the Train. Wait for train to make a complete stop and stand behind the yellow line.
- Enjoy the Ride.
- Exit the Train.
Getting around the city
- Metro, FGC and Tram. Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest and most convenient way of getting around Barcelona.
- Bus.
- Getting around by bike.
- Getting around by taxi.
- Park your car.
- ZBE Rondes de Barcelona.
How much is the taxi fare in Barcelona? The basic fee is €2.15, the kilometer price is €1.13. For standing and waiting time, €22.10 is charged per hour.
If you prefer neighbourhood living, then the northern district of Gràcia is the best place to stay in Barcelona. It still retains a genuine small-town atmosphere and, unlike some districts in the city, has a real soul. The area is still very much the liberal, almost bohemian, stronghold it was in the 19th century.
Taxis and ride-sharing services in SpainPublic transport in Spain is quite affordable and reasonably efficient in most cities.
The AVE is the high-speed train service in Spain. With most services running from Madrid (and a few going north from Barcelona), you can now reach Seville, Valencia, Malaga, and Cordoba (as well as travel between Madrid and Barcelona) quicker than you could fly.
In the end, the pass is worth it. Once you complete the purchase, you will receive an electronic pass that can be printed to use during your trip. There is a second Renfe site where you can book (it's a mystery why).
