Public Transport in Barcelona 2026 — Metro, Bus, TMB Cards and Getting Around Catalonia's Capital

Public Transport in Barcelona 2026

Barcelona's public transport network is operated primarily by TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) for the Metro and city buses, with FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) operating additional rail lines in the metropolitan area, and Renfe Rodalies operating commuter rail. Barcelona's integrated ticketing system means one ticket type covers multiple operators within the metropolitan zones. This guide covers public transport in Barcelona in 2026.

Barcelona Metro

• 12 Metro lines (L1-L12) plus the Funicular de Montjuïc; covers central Barcelona, Gràcia, Eixample, Sarrià, Nou Barris, and many outer districts
• Operating hours: Monday-Thursday and Sunday 5am-12 midnight; Friday 5am-2am; Saturday continuous 24-hour service
• Major interchange stations: Passeig de Gràcia (L2/L3/L4), Diagonal (L3/L5), Espanya (L1/L3), Sagrada Família (L2/L5)

TMB Ticket Types

• T-Casual (formerly T-10): 10-trip card valid within Zone 1 (Barcelona city); shareable between users; approximately €12.15; excellent for visitors
• T-Usual (monthly unlimited): Unlimited Metro and bus for one month, Zone 1; approximately €40/month; ideal for residents
• T-Dia (day pass): Unlimited travel for one day; approximately €11.35; useful for tourists
• T-Jove: Discounted monthly/annual passes for under-30s; highly subsidised — under-30s should verify current T-Jove rates which are exceptionally affordable

Barcelona Buses and Night Bus (Nitbus)

• TMB buses cover routes not served by Metro; Nitbus operates overnight when Metro is closed; same ticket system

Getting to El Prat Airport from Barcelona

• Metro L9 Sud: Direct from T1 and T2 to the Metro network (change at Torrassa or El Prat for central Barcelona); approximately 35-50 minutes to Passeig de Gràcia; approximately €5.15 airport supplement applies
• Rodalies R2 Nord: From Passeig de Gràcia or Sants to the airport T2 (shuttle bus to T1); approximately 20-25 minutes; cheaper than Metro L9 for many origin points

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