Means of transport Barcelona

Clean, practical, air-conditioned and renovated for the Olympic Games, Barcelona's metro makes it easy for you to discover the city thanks to its eight lines. They operate on weekdays from 5am to 12am, Fridays from 5am to 2am, and all night on Saturdays. Unlike the Parisian subway, here we compost on the left. You will mainly use the green line (L3) to visit the city: it serves the Ramblas, the Raval, the Plaça Catalunya, the Passeig de Gràcia... The yellow line (L4) leads to the beaches and the Born district!

From Terminal 1, it takes an average of 35 minutes to reach Plaça Catalunya. From Terminal 2, it takes 55 minutes. To get to the airport, stop at : Plaça Catalunya (opposite the entrance to Corte Ingles), Sepúlveda-Urgell and Plaça Espanya. From the airport to the centre, stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via-Urgell, Plaça Universitat and Plaça Catalunya.

Line A1

. Pl. Catalunya-Terminal T1: from 5am to 10.30pm. Terminal T1-Pl. Catalunya: from 5.45 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Line A2.

Pl. Catalunya-Terminal T2: from 5am to 10.30pm. Terminal T2-Pl. Catalunya: from 5.50 a.m. to 11.10 p.m.

Located about 15 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, the airport has two terminals, T1 and T2. It is served by many airlines, including Ryanair (flights from Paris Beauvais), Easyjet (from Paris CDG, Bordeaux, Lyon, etc.), Air France, Transavia (from Paris Orly), and of course the Spanish companies Vueling and Iberia. For last-minute purchases, the T1 is home to a multitude of fashion boutiques!

The Montjuïc funicular is a means of transport that provides access to the Montjuïc hill. The line, inaugurated in 1928 for the International Exhibition, was almost completely renovated in 1992 to facilitate access to the Lluís-Companys Olympic Stadium during the Olympic Games. The departure is from the Paral-lel metro station and the arrival is at the lower station of the cable car, on the Avinguda Miramar. This is the most convenient means of transport to reach the Fundació Joan Miró. The rates are the same as for the metro!

The first cruise port in Europe and the Mediterranean, the port of Barcelona is located at the foot of the hill of Montjuïc, at the very end of the Ramblas. Every year, some 100 liners call at the port, spilling over some three million cruise passengers. The industrial part of the port also handles more than three million containers a year! Ferry and cruise ship departures take place on the Moll de Barcelona (at the World Trade Center). This is where the boats leave for the Balearic Islands in particular.

Inaugurated in 1901, the Tibidabo funicular allows you to reach the heights of the hill, where the famous Tibidabo Park is located. Since the summer of 2021, the very modern "Cuca de Llum" replaces the old cars.

Inaugurated in 1970 to facilitate access to the summit of Montjuïc, the cable car was completely rebuilt in 2007 to improve its comfort. The cabins now have 8 seats and closed windows, unlike the old cabins that had no windows. The line has a total length of 750 metres, with a slight difference in height of only 85 metres. It makes three stops: Montjuïc Park, Miramar and Montjuïc Castle. It is an unusual way to discover Montjuïc and its beautiful views of Barcelona.

This station is mainly served by suburban and regional trains, including the R2 line from Rodalies (towards Castelldefels, the airport, Sitges) and several regional trains towards LLeida, Valencia and Girona. It is also an important node grouping 3 lines of the Barcelona metro (L2, L3, L4). The train station is located under the Passeig de Gràcia, between the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Carrer Aragó: it can be reached by several accesses.

Barcelona North bus station is located in the Eixample district, about 15 minutes walk from Plaça Catalunya. It occupies the site of a former railway station built in 1862, whose main building in neoclassical style is the work of Pere Andrés. It is Barcelona's main bus station, with buses that connect Barcelona with the main cities in the rest of Spain and Europe. Adjacent to its southern facade is a 3-hectare park.

The journey to the city centre takes about 25 minutes. Departures approximately every 30 minutes from the airport between 5:42 am and 11:38 pm. Departures from Passeig de Gràcia towards the airport between 5:08 and 23:07 (from Sants, between 5:13 and 23:14). From Terminal 1: you will need to take a free shuttle bus (about 10 minutes drive) to get to the station. This option is not very practical, it is better to opt for the bus if you arrive at Terminal 1. From Terminal 2: access to the station is via a covered footbridge.

This is Barcelona's central railway station, inaugurated in 1979 after more than 10 years of work. Located in the north-west of the city, in the Sants district, it is organised on two levels: the ground floor, dedicated to welcoming travellers, and the basement, where the quays and tracks are located. On the spot: trains to the airport, AVE (high speed) trains from major Spanish cities, TGV from Paris, many regional lines and suburban trains! Luggage lockers, tourist office and public toilets.

The cable car from the port of Barcelona connects the beaches of La Barceloneta district to the hill of Montjuïc by flying over the port. Originally designed for the 1929 International Exhibition, it was not finally inaugurated until 1931 due to the complexity of the work. It consists of two sections and three stations: Sant Sebastià, Jaume I and Miramar. The line is 1,300 metres long and takes less than ten minutes to complete; the route culminates at 107 metres above sea level at Jaime I Tower, offering a sublime view of the city and the sea.

To Paris CDG, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nice and Geneva.

Train service operated by Renfe. Departures from Plaça Catalunya, Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, etc. stations. The network includes six regional lines and seven commuter train lines. These suburban trains will allow you to reach for example the airport, Castelldefels or Sitges. The regional network, whose trains leave from the Estació de França, covers several lines to Lleida, Tarragona and Girona.

The line 9 South, currently being extended, currently connects the T 1 and T 2 terminals from the airport with 3 stations in central Barcelona: Torrassa (L 1), Collblanc (L 5) and Zona Universitària (L 3). The journey takes about 30 minutes.

Barcelona has excellent public transport links, thanks in particular to the city's metro system. The Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) website is a valuable resource for visitors wishing to get around the city easily. It also offers tips for visiting Barcelona using public transport, as well as information on metro and bus lines. Visitors can also download the TMB app to buy tickets and get real-time information on timetables and any disruptions.

Taxis for disabled guests. 

Barcelona is a dynamic, cultural city with many tourist attractions. These include La Pedrera - Casa Milà, an iconic building designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. Visitors can discover its unique architecture and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the roof. For art lovers, the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (National Art Museum of Catalonia) boasts a varied collection of Catalan artworks, ranging from painting to sculpture to Romanesque art. Barcelona also offers gastronomic experiences, such as the Wine & Cava 4x4 Experience, which allows visitors to discover the region's vineyards and taste local wines. To make visiting the city easier, the Barcelona Card Modernista is available, offering discounts on tourist attractions and public transport.

Located right next to the Barcelona-Sants train station (on the left as you exit Plaça de los Països Catalans), this bus station houses the offices of several bus companies operating national and international routes. These include Flixbus, which links major French cities with Barcelona, as well as smaller towns such as Béziers, Dijon, Poitiers, Perpignan, Carcassonne, Avignon, La Rochelle, etc.

This underground station is a communication node between the Barcelona metro, the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat and the Cercanías. In particular, you can take the R1 train towards the beaches of Badalona and the Maresme coast, with stops at the seaside resorts of El Masnou, Premià de Mar... The metro is served by the L1 (red) and L3 (green) lines, while the FGC lines will take you to Sarrià or Tibidabo Avenue.