BARCELONA TRANSPORTS
We recommend you use public transport and alternative means of transport such as bicycles in order to get around the city. There is no better way to discover the city than by walking through its streets. If you come to the city by car your best bet is to leave your vehicle in a car park and enjoy your visit by bus, metro or taxi.
Metro and FGC
Barcelona currently has six metro lines covering a total of 86.6 kilometres and passing through 123 stations.
It also has a city railway network, the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat - FGC, run by the Catalan government, which supplemnets the metro network. There are a number of travel passes which can be used throughout the public transport network (metro, city railway and buses). An integrated fare system was recently introduced which makes it possible to use different means of transport with the same ticket.
For further information:
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya: www.fgc.es
Bus
Barcelona has a feet of 865 buses which oeprate on over 80 routes and connect all the city's districts. Most buses are adapted for people with reduced mobility. Transport passes can be used on the metro and city-centre lines of the FGC.
For further information:
Taxis
A green light on top of the taxi indicates its availability. There is also a fleet of taxis adapted for people with reduced mobility. If you want to hrie specific services (drivers who speak foreign languages, seven-seater vehicles,etc.) we recommend you use the tleephone booking service.
Fares
Fares 1 and 2:
- Minimum fare:1,30 €
- Waiting time: 15 € per hour
- Daytime fare (6am - 10pm): 0,71 €/km
- Night-time (10pm - 6am, Sat and holidays): 0,91 €/km
- Minimum charge to airport: 11,15 ,€
The basic fare is calculated from the sum displayed on the meter and the addition, if this is the case, of the following supplements:
- 2,10 € on entering andd leaving the airport
- 0,85 € ofr luggage bigger than 55x35x35cm.
- 1,00 € for animals (dogs), service provided at the drive's discretion.
- Toll at the Vallvidrera Tunnel, when the taxi is carrying passengers, to be paid by client.
No supplement will be charged for carrying the following items:
- pushcharis
- wheelchairs
- pakages smaller than 55x35x35 cm
- guide dogs
Fono Taxi
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Tel: 933 001 100
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Barna Taxi
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Tel: 933 577 755
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Taxi Groc
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Tel: 934 902 222
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Servi Taxi
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Tel: 933 300 300
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Coop.Radio Taxi Metorpolitana
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Tel: 932 250 000
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Radio Taxi Miramar
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Tel: 934 331 020
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Tele Taxi
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Tel: 933 922 222
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Auto Taxi Mercedes Barcelona
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Tel: 032 660 102
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Servdriver, SL
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Tel: 932 848 888
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Radio Taxi Verd, SL
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Tel: 932 663 939
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Radio Taxi 033 (Credit Card accepted)
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Tel: 933 033 033
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Taxi Amic (taxis adapted for people with disabilities)
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Tel: 934 208 088
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Lost property:
Tel: 932 234 012
e-mail: objper-taxi@amb.es
For further information:
Institut Metropolita del Taxi:
Tel: 932 235 151
Bicycles
The bicycle provides an original and different way to discover the city. Barcelona has fully integrated cycle lanes and you can cycle through the city's open spaces and parks. These conditions and the mild climate are ideal for this alternative means of transport. You can choose from organised routes or bicycle hire.
Bicycle hire and routes
· Ciclobus Barcelona
Tel: 932 853 832
Discover Barcelona by bike
· Al punt de trobada
Address: Badajoz, 24 | Tel: 932 250 585
Times: Tue-Fri 9am-2pm / 4pm-8pm | Sat 9am-2pm | Sun 4pm-8pm
Bicycle hire by the hour, half hour and day. Special discounts for groups.
· Biciclot
Address: Verneda, 16-22, 1 | Tel: 933 077 475 | Web: www.biciclot.net
Fax: 932 662 353
Rides through Barcelona for schools and pre-booked groups.
· Bicitram
Address: Av. Marques de l'Argentera, 15
Tel: 607 226 069
Times: Sat, Sun and public holidays: 10am-9pm
· Scenic
Address: Escullera de Poblenou, 1 | Tel: 932 252 230 | Web: www.scenicbcn.com
Hire and sale of bikes and skates. Organises night-time excursions.
· Un cotxe menys
Address: Esparteria, 3 | Tel: 932 682 105 | Fax: 933 194 298 | Web: www.bicicletabarcelona.com
Times: Mon-Fri: 10am-2pm | Sat and Sun: 10am-12.30pm
Price: 20 €
Bicycle hire by the hour, half day and day. Guided tours of Barcelona.
· Classic bikes
Address: Tallers, 45 | Tel: 933 171 970 | Web: www.barcelonarentbikes.com
Bicycle hire for adults and guided tours for groups.
· Amics de la bici
Address: Demostenes, 19 | Tel: 933 394 060
Web: www.amicsdelabici.org | E-mail: amicsbici@pangea.org
Excursions, bicycle reapir shop, advice on cycling routes.
Times: Tue: 8pm-10pm. Fri: slide shows on bycicle trips.
Other transports
Bus Turistic
One-day excursions from Barcelona. Fully equipped buses.
Discover Catalonia at your own pace: includes a complete guide with detailed information about the places to visit and a whole host of discounts at places of interest, restaurants and shops.
A courier travels on board to provide you with the information you need during the journey. Discounts for groups of 4 people or more. Children aged under 8 travel free.
Guaranteed departures if you pre-book. Arrival at the Pl. Catalunya terminal: 20 minutes before departure time.
Information and tickets
- Hotels
- Travel agencies
- Tel: 932 853 832
Aerobús
Route: Airport - Pl Espanya - Urgell - Pl Universitat - Pl Catalunya (30 minutes)
Times: Monday-Friday 6am - 12am / Saturday and public holidays 6.30am - 12am
Frequency: every 12 minutes
Fare: 3.45 € one-way / 5.90 € return (valid for one week). 15% discount with the Barcelona Card
Tramvia blau
The blue tram, the Tramvia Blau, runs from the Pl Kennedy / Avinguda Tibidabo to the Pl Doctor Andreu (at the entrance to the funicular station) and back. Connects to the funicular. The tram runs every day in summer, and at Easter, Christmas, weekends and on public holidays. On weekdays and during the months when the amusement park is closed, a bus operates on the same route.
Times: