Liceu and Drassannes metro stations under construction
For renovations, metro line 3 traffic at Liceu and Drassanes stations will be disrupted.
- In the first time, between 11 and 19 July, the metro will not stop at the Liceu station in the direction of Zona Universitària ; at the same Liceu station, the metro will not stop in the direction of Trinitat Nova between 20 July and 31 July.
The V13 and 59 buses are an alternative way to travel between Catalunya, Liceu and Drassanes.
- In a second time, from 1 to 17 August, the line 3 will operate from Zona Universitària to Paral-lel and from Liceu to Trinitat Nova, but the traffic between Paral-lel and Liceu metro stations will be interrupted ;
Bus lines D20, H14, V13 and 59 can be used as an alternative to reach the Paral-lel and Liceu metro stations.
T-familiar : 1 return trip for 4 people, Great for Family Travel ;
T-Grup : Discover Barcelona as a group, 70 journeys to share ;
T-usual : Subway card valid for 30 days for personal use ;
T-Dia : Visit of Barcelona in 1 day, 24 hours of unlimited transportation ;
Hola : Itinerary from 2 to 5 days to discover Barcelona by metro ;
Single ticket : Barcelona bus or metro single trip.
From monday to thursday , Sundays and festive days, the metro of Barcelona runs from 5am to midnight.
Fridays and festive days before the metro of Barcelona runs from 5am to 2am.
Saturdays, the metro runs all day long.
Thanks to our map of the metro of Barcelona, among more than 151 stations and 50 connections (including 2 stops for Barcelona airport) who share the colors of the 12 metro lines of Barcelona that are divided between the TMB and the FGC, locate the tourist attractions and monuments to visit and find out more information about the station you wish to reach.
From Plaça Espanya (L8), Catalunya (L6 and L7), and Sarrià (L12), this lines are in connection with the lines 1, 3, 5 and 9 of the metro of Barcelona.
- The taxis, always available at each exit of the T1 and T2 terminals of the airport, will take you to the four corners of Barcelona.
- The Aerobus, a shuttle bus that runs back and forth between Barcelona airport and Plaça Catalunya with a few stops at Plaça Espanya or Plaça Universitat.
- The metro which runs on line 9 will connect you to lines L1, L3, L5, L8 and L10, thanks to which you will be able to access a multitude of monuments, squares, parks and tourist sites in Barcelona. To access Barcelona airport's Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 by metro, it is necessary to pay the fare that gives access. The metro price for Barcelona airport is 5,15 Euros (2021), this rate is already included in the Hola bcn, T-Dia, T-Usual, T-Grup, T-Jove, T-16, Targeta Rosa or T-4 cards.
Montjuic Hill, where the remains of the Olympic Games, parks and museums offer exceptional views of the city, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Barcelona.
Barcelona Montjuic what to do
Bordered by a very pleasant promenade, the Port Vell, Barcelona's oldest port, which is located at the foot of one end of the Ramblas, stretches from the Plaza Colon to the Barceloneta district.
Tour of the port of Barcelona
Between the Arc de Triomf and Barcelona Zoo, the 17 hectares of the Ciutadella Park, with its museums, gardens and artificial lake, offer beautiful walks in the heart of Barcelona.
What to do in Ciutadella Park
Take line 1 and get off at the Urquinaona station, which is a few steps from Plaça Catalunya, or Catalunya station that leaves you at the foot of the most famous square in Barcelona.
With the line 3, The 3 metro stops Catalunya, Liceu and Drassanes, which run along the Ramblas from Plaza Catalunya to the port, give access to different points of the Gothic Quarter.
With the line 4, get off at the Jaume 1 subway station, which plunges you into the heart of the Gothic Quarter, a short distance from the magnificent Santa Eulalie Cathedral, Santa Maria del Mar and the Picasso Museum.
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From subscriptions, cards and Barcelona metro fares to the opening and closing hours, from Barcelona jpg or pdf metro map with tourist attractions to each lines, stations and transfers to the city's main public transport network, find informations on our Barcelona metro guide and start to plan your routes from barcelona best tourist attractions to places and monuments, by metro. With the metro of Barcelona, make your visit easier.
Packages online with Barcelona metro
Which package with Barcelona metro to choose ?
Barcelona Hola pass
Unlimited access from 2 to 5 days to Barcelona's public transport: metro, bus, tram, funicular and trains, as well as access to the airport terminals.
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Transports pass
A package which includes the airport shuttle, unlimited use of public transport for up to 5 days, audio guide to the city and 10% discount on many attractions.
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How to book this pass
Barcelona Card
In addition to unlimited travel on public transport, this pass offers free, reduced and skip-the-line access to many of Barcelona's tourist attractions.
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Express Card 48 H
Ideal for a weekend in Barcelona, this package offers unlimited travel on public transport, as well as impressive discounts on many attractions.
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Barcelona ticket prices
From Barcelona metro ticket valid only for an individual journey to the card valid during 1 to 5 days, from a monthly to a three-monthly card, from zone 1 to zone 6, to individual and many people tickets, discover how to plan all your itineraries according to the length of your stay in Barcelona, the catalonia's capital.
Among Barcelona metro tickets
T-casual : Metro card of 10 trips in Barcelona's transport system ;T-familiar : 1 return trip for 4 people, Great for Family Travel ;
T-Grup : Discover Barcelona as a group, 70 journeys to share ;
T-usual : Subway card valid for 30 days for personal use ;
T-Dia : Visit of Barcelona in 1 day, 24 hours of unlimited transportation ;
Hola : Itinerary from 2 to 5 days to discover Barcelona by metro ;
Single ticket : Barcelona bus or metro single trip.
Hola Barcelona metro card Unlimited access to public transport in Barcelona from 2 to 5 days
Barcelona Hola metro pass 2 days
The Hola Barcelona 2 days gives unlimited access to the metro, bus (tmb), tram, Montjuic funicular and FGC and Rodalies trains (zone 1), for 48 hours. Purchase it now
Barcelona Hola metro pass 3 days
Same concept as the Hola 2-days card, the Hola 3-days metro card gives access to the same transport as well as to T1 and T2 terminals. Book your pass online
Barcelona Hola metro pass 4 days
Unlimited access to metro, bus (tmb), tram, Montjuic funicular and FGC and Rodalies trains (zone 1), for 4 consecutive days. Get your 4 days travel pass now
Barcelona Hola metro pass 5 days
This card offers the same benefits as the other Hola Barcelona cards for 5 days from validation even after arrival at the airport. Reserve your transport nowAmong the different tickets and prices of the Barcelona metro, we have one-person cards that cannot be used by 2 travellers, integrated fares that give access to different public transport services in Barcelona with the same ticket, as well as integrated collective tickets that can be shared by several people.
Hola subscriptions or the Dia card are part of the integrated rates for personal use, T-familiar and T-grup tickets are also integrated but can be used by several people.To increase the use of public transport and reduce the use of the car in the Catalan capital, The Generalitat announced on Friday 12 November that the prices of the Barcelona metro will be, for the second consecutive year, the same as the previous year and will not be increased in 2022.
Barcelona timetables
Barcelona metro map
Iphone, Ipad, PC, and tablets, our Barcelona metro map in PDF or JPG format adapts to all types of media to guide you from line to line in your Barcelona itinerary.
Barcelona metro lines
Composed of colours and numbers, the whole of the lines from 1 to 5, and 9 to 11 which constitute the Barcelona and its nearby municipalities such as Cornella, Badalona or L'Hospitalet de Llobregat metro network system, and stretch hundreds of kilometers , are handled by TMB company (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona).
Lines 6, 7, 8 and 12 belong to FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) run through Barcelona and its neighbouring towns such as L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Cornella de Llobregat, and Sant Boi.From Plaça Espanya (L8), Catalunya (L6 and L7), and Sarrià (L12), this lines are in connection with the lines 1, 3, 5 and 9 of the metro of Barcelona.
Barcelona metro line 1
The Barcelona metro line 1 extends of Hospitalet de Bellvitge until Fondo on a total of 30 stations among which 15 links towards other lines allows the access to numerous Barcelona inescapable such as las Ramblas.
Barcelona metro line 2
The Barcelona metro line 2 extends of Paral-lel until Badalona with a total of 18 stations among which 8 links towards other lines allows the access to numerous of inescapable of Barcelona such as Barcelona's bullrings.
Barcelona metro line 3
With 26 stops among which 16 correspondences from Zona Universitaria station to Trinitat Nova, the Barcelona metro line 3 guides you at the foot of the most beautiful places and parks such as the park Guell.
Barcelona metro line 4
The line 4 (yellow) of the subway of Barcelona wich along Beaches and cross the Gothic district, passes through 22 stations among which 8 links. It gives access to great monuments and places such as the Cathedral.
Barcelona metro line 5
From Cornella Centre station to Vall d'Hebron, the line 5 of the metro of Barcelona consists of 27 stations and 13 correspondences. The line 5 also leads to the feet of the Sagrada Familia , the Paseo de Gracia and Diagonal.
Barcelona metro line 6
From Plaça Catalunya to Sarrià, the Barcelona underground line 6 consists of 8 stations which, among the Barcelona best places, give access to Plaça Catalunya, the Rambla and the district of Gracià.
Barcelona metro line 7
From Plaça Catalunya too, the line 7 which consists of 7 stations to Avinguda Tibidabo gets to the foot of the Ramblas of Barcelona, Gracià district, and brings you closer to the Barcelona amusement park Tibidabo.
Barcelona metro line 8
From Barcelona Plaça Espanya to Moli Nou - Ciutat Cooperativa, the line 8 gives access, among the great monuments and places of Barcelona, to Montjuic district and the Espanyole stadium.
Barcelona metro line 9
The line 9 that extends from La Sagrera to Can Zam for the northern part and from Zona Universitaria to Aeroport T1 for the southern part is the Barcelona metro line wich lead to Barcelona airport T1 and T2.
Barcelona metro line 10
From La Sagrera station to Gorg station, the line 10 of the Barcelona metro has only 6 stations and shares part of its route with line 9.
Barcelona metro line 11
The Barcelona metro line 11 travels from Trinitat Nova station to Can Cuiàs and has links with lines 3 and 4. The line 11 has only 5 stations.
Barcelona metro line 12
From Plaça Catalunya to Sarrià, the Barcelona metro line 6 consists of 8 stations which, among the Barcelona best places, give access to Plaça Catalunya, the Ramblas and the district of Gracià.
It is permanently reminded that the use of the mask is still obligatory in the Barcelona metro and on all public transport in the city.
Barcelona metro stations list
Barcelona Metro stations from A to Z
If you already know the name of the metro station you have to go to, if you have more or less an idea of its name, check the list of Barcelona metro stations in alphabetical order.
By clicking on the stop of your destination, you will not only be able to find out which metro lines lead to it as well as the connections available between metro, tramway, funicular or cable car, but also what you can discover there, such as monuments, museums, restaurants or tourist sites.
Barcelona metro FAQ
Questions most asked on Barcelona metro
Rates, location, schedules, how and where to go, to help you and answer your questions as quickly as possible, we share the most frequently asked questions on our information forum about the Barcelona metro.
What is the price of the subway ticket for a child, how the 10-trip card works, does the Hola card work from the airport ; if the answer to your search is not there, send us your request by email to info@metrodebarcelone.com.
Barcelona guide + metro
Which Barcelona metro stations to get off at
With more than 2000 years of history distribuated in 101 km2 of avenues, allays, places, and parks, the capital of Catalonia contains treasures of exceptional architectures. Middle age, the renassance, and modernism, who can't be unnoticed between the sea and mountains of Barcelona.
With the metro of Barcelona, go to discover the kingdom of the most popular architect in the history of Spain, Antoni Gaudí, among some of which monuments of Barcelona such as the Sagrada Familia, the Casa Batlló, the Palau Guell, the Pedrera and the park Güell, are classified world heritage of the humanity by the UNESCO.
Barcelona metro
In use since December 1924, Barcelona's metro network which once stretched between the Catalonia square and the Lesseps station has well evolved. Nowadays, the 12 metro lines of Barcelona, managed respectively by the TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) for lines 1 to 5 and 9 to 11, and the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) for lines 6 to 8 and 12, and extending over 165 kilometers through 190 stations, place the Barcelona metro in second place as the largest metro in Spain behind Madrid.
Winter or summer, the 12 different colored lines are equipped with air conditioning in order to make any trip to the Catalan capital much more pleasant. Thanks to its wide choice of transport tickets, there are many possibilities to visit Barcelona by metro, on very variable packages from 1 to 5 days, monthly or quarterly.
Travelers who wish to combine bikes + metro can board with a bicycle during off-peak hours, in contrast to the Ferrocarrils and the tramway, which do not have a fixed schedule ; they can also take the subway with their dog in wearing a muzzle, also outside the peak hours.
Apart from a handful of stations, the Barcelona metro is very well equipped for people with reduced mobility.
Link with the metro in Barcelona
Expres bus
Connecting the 2 networks of the Barcelona Tram
The first Espress bus line "XPRESBus X1" which runs between Plaça Francesc Macià and Plaça de las Glòries, through the city centre, connects the lines from T1 to T3 with the lines from T4 to T6.
With links to metro lines L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5, the Express X1 bus line provides access to, among others, the Ramblas and Plaça Catalunya via by Pl Universitat station, at the Passeig de Gracia and the beautiful Casa Batllo by Gran Via station - Pau Caris, as well as the Barcelona flea market and the Las Glories shopping centre through Mercat dels Encants station.
Barcelona tramway
Link between tram and metro in Barcelona
Including the blue tram line that runs between the Avinguda Tibidabo metro stop and the funicular that climbs to the foot of the Barcelona theme park, the Tibidabo, Barcelona's tram network consists of 7 lines. Lines 1 to 3 serve the southern part of the city and its surrounding towns ; lines 4 to 6 connect the northern part of Barcelona and its suburbs. The link between tram and metro allows easier access to some places not served by the Barcelona metro such as the Auditori or the Forum Port of Barcelona. Each of the lines from 1 to 6 is connected to at least 2 lines of the Barcelona metro.
Barcelona Montjuic funicular
Link between metro and cable car of Montjuic
Accessible by lines L2 and L3 (Barcelona metro green line), the funicular is the fastest way to get halfway up Montjuic hill which contains a large part of parks, monuments and tourist attractions of Barcelona.
From Paral-lel metro station, with your metro ticket, the funicular takes you in no time to the foot of the cable car that leads to the top of Montjuic, a few steps from the Joan Miro Foundation, in the heart of one of the city's must-see parks.
Barcelona cable car
Visit Barcelona from the sky
From the top of Montjuic hill to the beaches of Barcelona, through the old port of the city, Barcelona's cable car runs back and forth between Montjuic Castle and the sand of Barceloneta on a set of four stops that give, among other things, access to the Port Vell, at the Ramblas, the beachfront or the Joan Miro Foundation. The cable car can be reached by the Barcelona metro via line 4 by getting off at Barceloneta station, the line 3 by getting off at the Drassanes metro stop, or lines 2 and 3 from the Paral-lel metro station where the funicular leads to the foot of the cable car halfway up Montjuic hill.
Barcelona airport
How to get from Barcelona airport to the city centre
Among the different public transportation options available upon arrival at Barcelona el Prat airport,, whatever your terminal (Terminal 1 or Terminal 2), the Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 stations on metro line 9 provide easy access to Barcelona from the airport.
With Barcelona's metro line 9 you are only a few minutes away from the main tourist attractions of the Catalan capital such as the Plaça Catalunya, the Gothic Quarter or the Ramblas by taking the connection with line 1 (red line) at Torrassa station ; or the old port, the Gracia district or the Guell park via the Zona Universitariala station on line 3 (green).
The Barcelona metro ticket price to get to Barcelona from airport T1 and T2 is 5.15 €. (2021 metro fares).
Barcelona Trains
Between trains and the Barcelona metro
Your train has just arrived on one of the platforms at Sants station ; You are in the middle of Barcelona.
To start your visit to Barcelona by metro from Sants station, you can choose between line 3, which takes you to many sites to visit such as the Port Vell, the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter or the Guell Park, and line 5, which takes you directly to the foot of the Sagrada Familia and the Camp Nou among others.
If you arrive in Barcelona from the Estación de Francia, the nearest metro station is Barceloneta on line 4 (yellow line) ; From this station you can go to the Barceloneta district and the old port of the city (Port Vell).
Barcelona cruise port
Reaching the metro from your stopover in the port of Barcelona
You're welcome in the cruise port of Barcelona, and whatever your call in the capital of Catalonia takes, find out how make the most of your visit of Barcelona locating in first your access point to the city as well as the monuments of Barcelona, and their metro station, the nearest of your anchor point at port of Barcelona.
Barcelona itinerary
Barcelona tourist itinerary by metro
The number of tourist sites and monuments to visit in Barcelona cannot be counted on the fingers of one hand ; it is thus complicated to make the tour of all the inescapable places of Barcelona with a rather restricted timing. Anyway, with the right information that will help you move from one visit to another, start planning your itinerary according to the time you will spend in the Catalan capital.
Barcelona 1 day trip
The visit of the most beautiful sites and monuments of Barcelona in 1 day is complicated unless you dedicate about 15 minutes per stage ; discover our suggestion to go through the essential of Barcelona in a limited time.
Barcelona one day trip
Barcelona itinerary 2 days
48 hours in Barcelona, either the time of a weekend, Allow you to discover a large number of parks or monuments according to your itinerary ; Follow our Barcelona itinerary from one metro station to the next to see the city's must-see sites.
Visit of Barcelona in 2 days
Tour of Barcelona in 3 days
Monuments, museums and tourist sites, in three days in Barcelona you will have time to enjoy your stay more and discover more quietly each of your visits among some ideas of itineraries from one station to another of the Barcelona metro.
Visite of Barcelona in 3 daysBarcelona, what to visit ?
Barrio Gotico de Barcelona
A labyrinth of alleyways where museums, churches and Roman research portray the history of Barcelona's oldest district from the old port to Plaça Catalunya.
short walk in the Barcelona gothic quarter
Passeig de Gracia
Surrounded by luxury shops, restaurants and exceptional monuments, the Passeig de Gracia provides a link between Plaça Catalunya and the Gracia district.
Virtual tour of the Passeig de Gracia
Barcelona Rambla
Meeting point between Plaça Catalunya and Port Vell where artists and restaurants share the 2 kilometres of the city's most frequented pedestrian avenues.
Virtual walk on the Ramblas
Barcelona metro - read more
11 July 2022 - Line 3 under renovation
27 June 2022 - Barcelona metro fares reduced
Partial closing of the line L5
Barcelona metro line 2 extension project
May 25th 2022 - A new Barcelona metro card switches to magnetic format
May 15th 2022 - Where is my metro in Barcelona
May 10th 2022 - Some metro stations change their name
Travaux pour rénovation de la ligne 5
Three new stations on line 10
The Barcelona metro timetable
Ticket T-Mobilitat
Barcelona Ernest Lluc metro station
Extension of the line 4
Extension of line 8 of the Barcelona metro
Third section of the line 9
50% discount on Barcelona metro prices
In response to the crisis, the government has adopted a project to reduce fares on the Barcelona metro and on all public transport in the city. As a result, from 1 September 2022 until 31 December 2022, the price of the T-Usual, T-Casual, T-Jove, or Senzill card will be reduced by 50%.
- The T-Usual, the monthly card and the most used ticket in Barcelona's public transport system, will be reduced from 40 to 20 euros ;
- The T-Casual, the single 10-trip metro card, will be reduced from 11.35 to 5.70 euros;
- The T-Jove transport card will be reduced from 80 to 40 euros ;
- The Senzill ticket, valid for a single use, will be reduced from €2.40 to €1.20.
In response to the crisis, the government has adopted a project to reduce fares on the Barcelona metro and on all public transport in the city. As a result, from 1 September 2022 until 31 December 2022, the price of the T-Usual, T-Casual, T-Jove, or Senzill card will be reduced by 50%.
- The T-Usual, the monthly card and the most used ticket in Barcelona's public transport system, will be reduced from 40 to 20 euros ;
- The T-Casual, the single 10-trip metro card, will be reduced from 11.35 to 5.70 euros;
- The T-Jove transport card will be reduced from 80 to 40 euros ;
- The Senzill ticket, valid for a single use, will be reduced from €2.40 to €1.20.
Summer 2022, partial closure of the line 5 for infrastructure upgrades.
In order to improve the infrastructure of Barcelona's metro line 5, the traffic of the blue line (L5) will be disrupted from 1 July to 31 August.
- At Sagrera station, the service remains normal for lines L1, L9 and L10 ; while the line will only operate in the direction of Cornella centre.
- The Congres, Maragall, Virei Amat and Vilapicina metro stops will be out of service.
- The Horta metro station will operate towards Vall d'Hebron from 1 to 31 July ; from 1 to 31 August, this one will be out of service ;
- From 1 to 31 August, El Carmel stop will be active only in the direction of Vall d'Hebron.
In order to improve the infrastructure of Barcelona's metro line 5, the traffic of the blue line (L5) will be disrupted from 1 July to 31 August.
- At Sagrera station, the service remains normal for lines L1, L9 and L10 ; while the line will only operate in the direction of Cornella centre.
- The Congres, Maragall, Virei Amat and Vilapicina metro stops will be out of service.
- The Horta metro station will operate towards Vall d'Hebron from 1 to 31 July ; from 1 to 31 August, this one will be out of service ;
- From 1 to 31 August, El Carmel stop will be active only in the direction of Vall d'Hebron.
Connection of the line 2 with Barcelona metro lines L3, L9 and L10
A project under study which consists of widening the Barcelona metro line 2 to connect the Sant Antoni and Parc Logístic stations via a 6.3 km tunnel which would cross Montjuic in a section of 6 new stations.
The new segment of the line 2 will allow, among other things, access to the Montjuic fountains via the Montjuic station, or the Olympic ring accessible via the La Foixarda station.
This extension will facilitate access to the centre of Barcelona from the airport del Prat thanks to the connection with the line 2 which, among other things, serves the Sagrada Familia, the Passeig de Gracia, and takes us to the Plaça Catalunya and the Ramblas via the Universitat metro stop.
A project under study which consists of widening the Barcelona metro line 2 to connect the Sant Antoni and Parc Logístic stations via a 6.3 km tunnel which would cross Montjuic in a section of 6 new stations.
The new segment of the line 2 will allow, among other things, access to the Montjuic fountains via the Montjuic station, or the Olympic ring accessible via the La Foixarda station.
This extension will facilitate access to the centre of Barcelona from the airport del Prat thanks to the connection with the line 2 which, among other things, serves the Sagrada Familia, the Passeig de Gracia, and takes us to the Plaça Catalunya and the Ramblas via the Universitat metro stop.
The T-Casual in digital format
A new barcelona metro card is getting a makeover to join the digital format of T-Mobilitat. It is now possible to load the 10-trip T-casual card (formerly called T-10) at any TMB ticket dispenser, which joins the T-Usual card (valid for all your journeys for 30 days on the integrated operators' transport), the T-Jove card and the T-Familiar card (8-trip card for travelling with several people at the same time with a single ticket) Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
According to estimates, by 2024, the plastic T-Mobilitat card, which will replace the paper transport card, will be available throughout Catalonia.
A new barcelona metro card is getting a makeover to join the digital format of T-Mobilitat. It is now possible to load the 10-trip T-casual card (formerly called T-10) at any TMB ticket dispenser, which joins the T-Usual card (valid for all your journeys for 30 days on the integrated operators' transport), the T-Jove card and the T-Familiar card (8-trip card for travelling with several people at the same time with a single ticket) Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
According to estimates, by 2024, the plastic T-Mobilitat card, which will replace the paper transport card, will be available throughout Catalonia.
Setting up a system to locate your metro
In order to inform passengers about the waiting time for the next metro train to arrive on the platform, some Barcelona metro stations are equipped with display panels that indicate at which stations the next metro trains on the line are located.
In order to inform passengers about the waiting time for the next metro train to arrive on the platform, some Barcelona metro stations are equipped with display panels that indicate at which stations the next metro trains on the line are located.
Metro, tram and train stations change names
In order to avoid confusion and to provide more information on the same physical spaces that may or may not be served by different operators, The ATM (Autoritat del Transport Metropolità) has decided to change the names of 21 train, metro and tram stations.
It has been decided, and this before the end of 2022, that stations which allow a connection between two operators, or not, will have to bear the same name ; and therefore two unconnected stations (separated from each other) cannot have the same name.
As a result, four metro stations and one tram stop will change their names :
- The old metro station Fabra i Puig and the train station (Rodalies) Sant Andreu Arenal become Fabra i Puig ;
- The former metro station Sant Andreu and the train station (Rodalies) Sant Andreu Comptal will be named Sant Andreu ;
- The former Clot metro stop and the Clot Arago stop of the Rodalies train are renamed El Clot ;
- The former metro stop Torre Baro Vallbona and the train stop named Torre Baro become Torre Baro Vallbona ;
- Bellvitge metro station changes its name to Bellvitge Rambla Marina ;
- Barcelona's port metro station, Drassanes, becomes La Rambla - Drassanes ;
- Vall d'Hebron station changes to Vall d'Hebron - Sant Genis ;
- The Congress metro station has been renamed Congress - Indians;
- The LlucMajor metro changes its name to Llucmajor - Repùblica ;
- and Wellington tram station on line 4 becomes Wellington/UPF.
In order to avoid confusion and to provide more information on the same physical spaces that may or may not be served by different operators, The ATM (Autoritat del Transport Metropolità) has decided to change the names of 21 train, metro and tram stations.
It has been decided, and this before the end of 2022, that stations which allow a connection between two operators, or not, will have to bear the same name ; and therefore two unconnected stations (separated from each other) cannot have the same name.
As a result, four metro stations and one tram stop will change their names :
- The old metro station Fabra i Puig and the train station (Rodalies) Sant Andreu Arenal become Fabra i Puig ;
- The former metro station Sant Andreu and the train station (Rodalies) Sant Andreu Comptal will be named Sant Andreu ;
- The former Clot metro stop and the Clot Arago stop of the Rodalies train are renamed El Clot ;
- The former metro stop Torre Baro Vallbona and the train stop named Torre Baro become Torre Baro Vallbona ;
- Bellvitge metro station changes its name to Bellvitge Rambla Marina ;
- Barcelona's port metro station, Drassanes, becomes La Rambla - Drassanes ;
- Vall d'Hebron station changes to Vall d'Hebron - Sant Genis ;
- The Congress metro station has been renamed Congress - Indians;
- The LlucMajor metro changes its name to Llucmajor - Repùblica ;
- and Wellington tram station on line 4 becomes Wellington/UPF.
Out of service stops on the blue line
Due to infrastructure improvements on line 5, from 9 to 18 April, traffic on the blue line will be disrupted :
- Sant Pau Dos de Maig, Camp de l'Arpa, Congres, and Virrei Amat stations will be closed ;
- The Diagonal stop will only operate in the direction of Cornella Centre ;
- Verdaguer and Maragall stops will be accessible via line 4 ;
- The Sagrada Familia metro station will be available via line 2;
- La Sagrera can be reached by metro lines L1, L9 and L10;
- and the Vilapicina station will only operate towards Vall d'Hebron.
Due to infrastructure improvements on line 5, from 9 to 18 April, traffic on the blue line will be disrupted :
- Sant Pau Dos de Maig, Camp de l'Arpa, Congres, and Virrei Amat stations will be closed ;
- The Diagonal stop will only operate in the direction of Cornella Centre ;
- Verdaguer and Maragall stops will be accessible via line 4 ;
- The Sagrada Familia metro station will be available via line 2;
- La Sagrera can be reached by metro lines L1, L9 and L10;
- and the Vilapicina station will only operate towards Vall d'Hebron.
Extension of line 10 to the port of Barcelona
From 7 November 2021, the Barcelona metro will introduce 3 new stations to extend the L10 line to simplify access to the port area and the Zona Franca industrial zone. In continuation of the Zona Franca station, the new stations :Port Comercial / La Factoria
Ecoparc
ZAL/Riu Vell
Will provide easy access to the port of Barcelona for over one million passengers annually.
From 7 November 2021, the Barcelona metro will introduce 3 new stations to extend the L10 line to simplify access to the port area and the Zona Franca industrial zone. In continuation of the Zona Franca station, the new stations :
Return to normality
After a step-by-step return to the pre-pandemic Barcelona metro timetable : from 5 a.m. to midnight from Monday to Thursday, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and the eve of public holidays, it is the metro schedules, without interruption from Saturday to Sunday, to return to their usual time slot. Since the weekend of 10-11 August, Barcelona metro traffic is continuous on Saturday to Sunday nights.
After a step-by-step return to the pre-pandemic Barcelona metro timetable : from 5 a.m. to midnight from Monday to Thursday, from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and the eve of public holidays, it is the metro schedules, without interruption from Saturday to Sunday, to return to their usual time slot. Since the weekend of 10-11 August, Barcelona metro traffic is continuous on Saturday to Sunday nights.
Barcelona's metro ticket will soon be digital
For a better operating system and simplified access to public transport, Barcelona's metro ticket goes digital. Smart cards, cell phones or connected watches, in various forms of digital media, the entry in the public transport of the Catalan capital will be done in contactless, in combination with the use of the various current metro tickets, the time to set up the transition. Subway of the city, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), Rodalies de Renfe (trains), streetcar and bus system adapt the equipment of each station, points of attention and transportation in order to implement the contactless ticket, with all the advantages of the integrated system in force among the 800 public transport lines in Barcelona, in the near future.
For a better operating system and simplified access to public transport, Barcelona's metro ticket goes digital. Smart cards, cell phones or connected watches, in various forms of digital media, the entry in the public transport of the Catalan capital will be done in contactless, in combination with the use of the various current metro tickets, the time to set up the transition. Subway of the city, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), Rodalies de Renfe (trains), streetcar and bus system adapt the equipment of each station, points of attention and transportation in order to implement the contactless ticket, with all the advantages of the integrated system in force among the 800 public transport lines in Barcelona, in the near future.
The last station of line 5
On Sunday 25 July 2021, the new Ernest Lluch metro station on line 5 was opened. This new station on the blue line of the Barcelona metro, which connects the cities of Barcelona and Hospitalet de Llobregat, will facilitate access to the T1, T2 and T3 tram lines.
The Ernest Lluch metro station is only a short distance from the Camp Nou (FC Barcelona stadium), and also provides easy access to the Sagrada Familia, Sants station and the Passeig de Gracia at Diagonal station, by following the line 5 towards Vall d'Hebron.
On Sunday 25 July 2021, the new Ernest Lluch metro station on line 5 was opened. This new station on the blue line of the Barcelona metro, which connects the cities of Barcelona and Hospitalet de Llobregat, will facilitate access to the T1, T2 and T3 tram lines.
The Ernest Lluch metro station is only a short distance from the Camp Nou (FC Barcelona stadium), and also provides easy access to the Sagrada Familia, Sants station and the Passeig de Gracia at Diagonal station, by following the line 5 towards Vall d'Hebron.
New stations on the yellow line
From one of its terminals to La Sagrera station, the new metro stations of the yellow line will link the La Pau stop to La Sagrera station in connection with lines 1, 5 and 9. The two new metro stations, Santander, estación de La Sagrera Alta Velocitat, will provide easy access to the northern part of Barcelona, as well as to the high-speed train station and the metro line to Barcelona airport.
From one of its terminals to La Sagrera station, the new metro stations of the yellow line will link the La Pau stop to La Sagrera station in connection with lines 1, 5 and 9. The two new metro stations, Santander, estación de La Sagrera Alta Velocitat, will provide easy access to the northern part of Barcelona, as well as to the high-speed train station and the metro line to Barcelona airport.
From Plaça Espanya to Gracia neighbourhood
A project to extend metro line 8, which currently connects the towns of Sant Boi, Cornella de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobret, to the city of Barcelona consists initially of linking the Montjuic district at Plaça Epanya (the current end of line 8) to the Gracia district.
With the additional 3.5 kilometres of track connecting Plaça Espanya and Gracia station (plaza Gal∙la Placídia), the line 8 will provide access to line 5 via the Entença stop as well as to the T1 T2 and T3 tram lines at Francesc Macià station.
A project to extend metro line 8, which currently connects the towns of Sant Boi, Cornella de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobret, to the city of Barcelona consists initially of linking the Montjuic district at Plaça Epanya (the current end of line 8) to the Gracia district.
With the additional 3.5 kilometres of track connecting Plaça Espanya and Gracia station (plaza Gal∙la Placídia), the line 8 will provide access to line 5 via the Entença stop as well as to the T1 T2 and T3 tram lines at Francesc Macià station.
From Barcelona airport to the city centre
12 stations, from Zona Universitària to Sagrera, will form the 3rd section which will connect the Barcelona metro lines 9 North and 9 South.
The Zona Universitària, Campus Nord, Manuel Girona, Prat de la Riba, Sarrià, Mandri, El Putxet, Lesseps, Travessera de Dalt, Sanllehy, Guinardó-Hospital de Sant Pau and Plaça de Maragall metro stations in this extension will make it easier to connect line 9 with lines L3, L4 and the tram.
With this new section of line 9, it will be possible to go directly from the airport to the Parc Guell (Lesseps metro station), the Parc del Guinardo or the Sarrià district, among others.
12 stations, from Zona Universitària to Sagrera, will form the 3rd section which will connect the Barcelona metro lines 9 North and 9 South.
The Zona Universitària, Campus Nord, Manuel Girona, Prat de la Riba, Sarrià, Mandri, El Putxet, Lesseps, Travessera de Dalt, Sanllehy, Guinardó-Hospital de Sant Pau and Plaça de Maragall metro stations in this extension will make it easier to connect line 9 with lines L3, L4 and the tram.
With this new section of line 9, it will be possible to go directly from the airport to the Parc Guell (Lesseps metro station), the Parc del Guinardo or the Sarrià district, among others.
Hola Barcelona card
Hola cards, unlimited access to metro, bus (tmb), tram, Montjuic funicular and trains (zone 1), from 2 to 5 consecutive days, with access to airport terminals.
Barcelona Tourist Bus
With audio guides in about ten languages available, the tourist bus is an excellent way to discover Barcelona and its must-see sites on its various circuits.
Barcelona airport metro fare
transport between barcelona airport and the city centre
Train, bus, taxi, shuttle or metro, there are many options for getting around between Barcelona airport and Barcelona city centre.
- The train leaves from Sants station, where you can connect with lines 3 and 5 ; The line 3 takes you to the most touristic areas of Barcelona such as the Ramblas, Parc Guell, Plaça Catalunya or the Gothic Quarter, while the line 5 takes you to the most important monuments such as the Sagrada Familia or the Camp Nou.- The taxis, always available at each exit of the T1 and T2 terminals of the airport, will take you to the four corners of Barcelona.
- The Aerobus, a shuttle bus that runs back and forth between Barcelona airport and Plaça Catalunya with a few stops at Plaça Espanya or Plaça Universitat.
- The metro which runs on line 9 will connect you to lines L1, L3, L5, L8 and L10, thanks to which you will be able to access a multitude of monuments, squares, parks and tourist sites in Barcelona. To access Barcelona airport's Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 by metro, it is necessary to pay the fare that gives access. The metro price for Barcelona airport is 5,15 Euros (2021), this rate is already included in the Hola bcn, T-Dia, T-Usual, T-Grup, T-Jove, T-16, Targeta Rosa or T-4 cards.
Barcelona, What to do ?
Montjuic hill
Montjuic Hill, where the remains of the Olympic Games, parks and museums offer exceptional views of the city, is one of the most visited tourist sites in Barcelona.
Barcelona Montjuic what to do
Port of Barcelona
Bordered by a very pleasant promenade, the Port Vell, Barcelona's oldest port, which is located at the foot of one end of the Ramblas, stretches from the Plaza Colon to the Barceloneta district.
Tour of the port of Barcelona
Port of Barcelona
Between the Arc de Triomf and Barcelona Zoo, the 17 hectares of the Ciutadella Park, with its museums, gardens and artificial lake, offer beautiful walks in the heart of Barcelona.
What to do in Ciutadella Park
How to travel in Barcelona by metro
Barcelona mobile world congress 2022 how to get there
The Barcelona mobile world congress 2022, which will take place on dates from Monday 28 February to Thursday 3 March, will be held at the Fira Gran Via in Hospitalet de Llobregat. To get there, you can choose between lines 8 (Europa Fira metro stop) and line 9 (Europa Fira or Fira metro stops) of Barcelona metro network.
- If you are coming from the airport, whatever your T1 or T2 terminal, take line 9 and follow it to the Fira metro stop.
- If you arrive by train from Sants station, take the line 5 (blue line) towards Cornella Centre to Collblanc station and then take the line 9 towards the airport to get off at Europa Fira or Fira stations to attend the MWC Barcelona 2022 event.
From Barcelona mobile world congress to to Barcelona city centre
If, after the mobile world congress, you would like to go to the heart of Barcelona to discover its touristic attractions and enjoy the atmosphere, take the Barcelona metro line 8 from the Europa Fira stop to Plaça Espanya station and change to line 1 (red) to Catalunya and find yourself at the foot of the city's most famous square, which gives access to the Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter and its magnificent Cathedral, or the Passeig de Gracia, just a few steps from the Casa Batllo. You can also change with the line 3 (green) still at Espanya station, and follow it towards Trinitat Nova to Drassanes to get off at the Port Vell where stands the Christopher Columbus monument, to the Fontana stop to discover the Gracia district, or the Lesseps station to visit the Guell park.
Barcelona cruise port to airport
to get to the airport of Barcelona from cruises port, by metro, start by taking the shuttle bus that runs back and forth between the port's docks and the beginning of the Ramblas, where you'll find the closest metro station to the cruise port. The Drassanes line 3 metro stop. Follow this line to Zona Universitaria and change to line 9 which leads to the T1 and T2 terminals.
Barcelona Diagonal Avenue which metro
Barcelona's Avenida Diagonal is very long, stretching from the Forum to the Zona Universitaria, and as a result has many access points via the Barcelona Metro.
With the line 4 you can get to the Forum, which marks the beginning of the avenue ; with the line 1 you can get to the avenue at the plaza de Les Glories ; the line 5 takes you to the Verdaguer station near the Passeig Sant Joan and the Diagonal stop which takes you to the foot of the Passeig de Gracia. The line 3 also takes you to several access points such as the university area, the Palau Real and the Gracia district.
Gaudi monuments Barcelona metro
To visit many of the parks and monuments designed by Antoni Gaudi, take the Barcelona metro line 3 which takes you to the foot of many of the Barcelona's must-see attractions, such as Parc Guell at the Lesseps stop, Casa Mila (Pedrera) at the Diagonal metro station, the impressive Casa Batllo at the Passeig de Gracia station, or Guell Palace at the Drassanes stop. To visit the Sagrada Familia, change lines and take the L2 or L5 to get off at the Sagrada Familia metro station ; to get to the Crypt of the Colonie Güell, go to Plaça Espanya and continue with line 8 to Moli Nou Ciutat Cooperativa.
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, which metro
There are plenty of options for visiting the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona by metro :
How to get around Barcelona from the port to the Sagrada Familia
To get around Barcelona by metro from the port, to get to the Sagrada Familia, take line 3 (Barcelona metro green line) and follow it to the Paral-lel station, going towards Zona Universitaria. Then look for the line 2 and go in the direction of Badalona Pomeu Fabra until the Sagrada Familia metro station.
How to get from Barcelona airport to the city center
To get to the center of Barcelona from El Prat airport, take line 9 South, which passes through terminals T1 and T2, and then connect with line 1, for example at Torrassa station.
With the red line (1) you can go to Plaça Catalunya and many other tourist sites in the city center such as the Gothic Quarter or Passeig de Gracia.
To go from Barcelona to the airport, go the other way around and get to terminals 1 or 2 of Barcelona airport, you will need to take line 9 South which connects with lines 8 (Europa Fira), 1 (Torrassa), 5 (Collblanc) and 3 (Zona Universitaria).
How to get to Sants station from airport
To get to Sants station from Barcelona airport, take line 9; Barcelona's main Sants station can be reached by taking line 5 and changing at Collblanc station in the direction of Vall d'Hebron, or by taking line 3 and changing at Zona Universitaria to Trinitat Nova.
Nearest metro station to the Barcelona cruise port
When your ship calls at the port of Barcelona you are not far from the city center. Geographically, you are located between Monjuic and Las Ramblas. A bus shuttles you from the docks to the beginning of the Ramblas where you can get to the Drassanes metro station on line 3, which will take you to many of Barcelona's tourist attractions such as Plaça Catalunya, Park Guell, Montjuic or the FC Barcelona stadium.
Montjuic barcelona how to get there
The hill of Montjuic is accessible by several access points: metro, funicular or cable car :
- To get to Montjuic by metro in Barcelona, take the L1, L3 or L8 lines to Plaça Espanya; your visit begins at the foot of the MNAC ;
- To get to Montjuic by funicular, go to the Paral-lel metro station with lines 2 or 3 ; your visit to Montjuic will begin in the center of the hill ;
- To get to Montjuic by cable car, go to the Drassanes metro stop, where the cable car will take you to the same level as the funicular, or to the top of Montjuic at the foot of Barcelona Castle.
How to go to the beach in Barcelona
This is the line 4 of the Barcelona metro that will take you to different points of the beach of Barcelona :
- To get to Barceloneta beach, get out at Barceloneta metro station ;
- To go to the beaches of Bogatell or Nova Icaria, get out at the Ciutadella Vila Olimpica station ;
- To get to the Forum beaches, go to the El Maresme / Forum metro station ;
- Barcelona's beaches can also be reached through other Barcelona metro stations, such as Llacuna or Bogatell, but you will have to walk.
How to get to Camp Nou by metro
To reach the Camp Nou stadium with the Barcelona subway, you can take lines 5 or 9 and get off at Collblanc station. If you are on the Diagonal side, get off at Maria Cristina station on line 3 and take Avenida Joan XXIII which leads to the Barça stadium.
How to get to the Rambla by metro from the Sagrada Familia
To get to the Rambla of Barcelona (Ramblas), by metro, take the L5 line from Sagrada Familia to Diagonal, then the L3 line towards Zona Universitaria to the stop of your choice :
- Catalunya: Start of the Ramblas at the foot of the famous Plaça Catalunya ;
- Liceu: metro station that leads to the Liceu theater, located in the heart of the Ramblas ;
- Drassanes: metro station, located at the end of the Ramblas, on the Port Vell side.
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