Official Barcelona taxis are painted black with yellow doors. While renting a vehicle can be a great way to explore further-afield parts of Catalonia, it's not really an ideal way to get around Barcelona.
The sheer number of people and vehicles in the city can make it difficult to get around, other drivers seemingly treat traffic laws as mere guidelines, and finding a decent, centrally located parking spot that's not in an expensive garage is next to impossible. Our advice: save yourself the money and frustration. Bicing , Barcelona's bike-sharing program, has become a popular method of public transportation in the Catalan capital.
With more than 6, mechanical bikes and electric bikes available to rent, it's a quick and efficient way to get around town. It's also easily integrated with other modes of public transportation in Barcelona, with docking stations conveniently located near metro stations and bus stops. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.
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Lindsey Zimmerman is a freelance writer and travel expert who has lived in southern Spain since Passing to the center and the eixample. Line L3 -Green- very practical because it passes through the centre of Barcelona and therefore the most visited places. Line L5 - Blue - crosses it we have all the city, it is necessary to choose the stations CollBlanc or Badall and to make a small walk of about ten minutes. The nearest station to Camp Nou is CollBlanc.
The two lines L3 and L5 , stop at the Diagonal station which is the closest to Casa Mila from where you only have meters left to walk. Which metro for Picasso Museum? The nearest metro station is Jaume I on line 4. All you have to do is get off at Carrer de la Princesa in front of the metro and then turn right to find Montcada.
The Hola Transport Card or the Barcelona Card are two serious options to consider for your transport needs as they offer an unlimited number of trips by metro, especially to and from Barcelona airport. More explanations on the two pages in question. Good tips : the Hop on Hop Off Barcelona is a good alternative to discover the city if you prefer to be outdoors and enjoy the sunshine of Barcelona!
Book it Now! The purple line connects Badalona to Parallel. It connects the fashionable district of Gracia, north of the city with the Passeig de Gracia, the square of the Gothic Cathedral then heads towards the main beaches, those of Barceloneta and the Olympic port. It's a line to the business districts. It connects the two terminals T1and T2 of Prat airport with the other lines going towards the centre. It's the newest in the Barcelona network. The plan of the line is divided into two sections.
The section which is marked in white represents the stations where the train has already stopped. The coloured section shows the stations which the train will stop at after leaving the current station.
There are also arrows indicating the direction of travel. Illuminated signs above the platform display the time remaining before the next train will arrive, its destination and the current time. You should let passengers alight from the train before boarding. Please wait until the button is illuminated indicating that it has been activated before pressing the button to open the doors.
At peak times the metro can get very busy. Generally speaking carriages towards the middle of the trains tend to be less crowded since, in most stations, the stairs down from the vestibules are at the end of the platform. Exits are marked by the word Sortida Exit in Catalan. There are street maps on the platforms and in the vestibule to help you get your bearings and decide which exit is nearest to your destination.
There are information points located on all platforms with metro maps, street maps and an intercom that can be used to speak with station staff. In most cases, there is a lift up to the vestibule from one end of the platform. In metro stations with platforms on both sides of the train, there may only be a lift on one of the platforms. At stations which have been adapted for wheelchair users, there will be at least one lift between street level and the vestibule.
The airport metro is currently the only metro line in Barcelona with crewless trains. There are stations at both terminals of Barcelona airport and trains depart approximately every five minutes. To get to the city centre, you have to change lines either at Torrassa or Collblanc. Depending on where you are staying in the city, you can expect the journey to take approximately 45 minutes.
If you plan to use the metro to travel from and to the airport, you should consider purchasing a Hola Barcelona Travel Card which gives unlimited travel on the metro. Barcelona metro runs all night from Saturday to Sunday and during some public holidays. On Friday nights it runs until 2 am. On weekdays and Sundays, the metro runs until midnight and then opens again at 5 am. Once underground, the main hallway gives access to all platforms. The only exception is Liceu which is on the L3 green line.
The Liceu metro stop has two entrances, one for each platform. The only way to change between platforms is by leaving the station and returning to street level. Before going through the ticket barriers at this station, you should check the signs to ensure that you are entering the correct part of the station. Signs and pictograms in the station direct you to the funicular. From here you can either walk or catch bus number Single metro tickets can not be used to travel on buses in Barcelona.
However, numerous travel passes do allow you to transfer between metro, bus, tram and commuter trains as part of the same journey. For example, the Hola Barcelona travel card offers unlimited travel on the metro, tram, commuter trains and TMB buses except the night bus. When transferring from the Aerobus to the metro, you have to purchase separate tickets, one from the Aerobus and another for the metro.
Barcelona is a very safe city, but unfortunately, like many other large European cities, it does have a problem with pickpockets in crowded public places. The Barcelona metro is very easy to use, the stations are well signposted, and there are separate platforms for each line, making it unlikely that you will get on the wrong train. Dogs and cats are allowed to travel on the metro in Barcelona although there are some limitations.
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