Are buses free in Barcelona?

Use Barcelona's public transport free of charge with the Barcelona City Pass. Take the tram, the metro, the regular TMB buses, the train to/from the airport and the FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya). Within Zone 1, you can also use the Rodalies trains.



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At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.

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The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest. How late do trains run in Barcelona? The metro runs until midnight on weekdays and Sundays.

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You can buy and validate the single bus ticket with a bank card on all TMB buses.

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Whether buying the Barcelona Card is worth it depends mainly on your travel plans and need for convenience. As a rule of thumb: the Barcelona Card is a good deal if you plan on traveling by public transport and visiting various museums and attractions per day.

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Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest, most convenient and most sustainable way of getting around Barcelona. You can choose from the different ticket types and travel cards. Bicycles are a healthy, clean and silent way of getting around the city.

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Metro prices in Barcelona The price for an individual ticket is €2,40 and its validity is 75 minutes. An important detail is that using the L9 metro line, which travels to the airport, requires you to buy an extra ticket costing €4,60.

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Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must.

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Bus tickets in Spain Many operators also offer contactless travel cards instead of paper tickets, which you can load a subscription or special ticket onto. There is no national travel card in Spain, unfortunately; check with your local operator to see what's available for your city or region.

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Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.

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Cash vs. Cards You will need some cash. Small businesses have credit/debit card minimums, especially at markets like La Boquería and Santa Caterina. Consider ordering some euros to pick up at your local branch before your trip.

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And don't worry, Barcelona isn't short of budget-friendly options. Here you'll find everything from classic tapas to cheap pasta, and fresh dumplings to gnocchi bars. At most spots on our list, you can get lunch for around €10, which is an absolute steal. Here are our favourite cheap eats in Barcelona.

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The takeaway on getting money in Spain Pay everything with your travel debit card and forget about hidden fees. Use your debit card to get most of your money after you arrive in Spain. You can get your first wad of cash from an ATM at your arrival airport.

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Barcelona Metro Operating Hours The metro in Barcelona operates from 5 am to midnight from Monday to Thursday. On Friday the subway opens until 2 am and on Saturday and other public holidays, the metro is open 24 hours a day.

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