Public Transport
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The Barcelona Card as a public transport pass
With the Barcelona Card, you travel on Barcelona's public transport network without limits for the entire duration of your card. The following services are included:
- TMB metro and bus within the city
- FGC city and commuter trains
- Trams
- Airport trains and Renfe suburban trains in Zone 1
Not included: night buses. Journeys outside Zone 1 are also not covered.
Getting to and from the airport
The Barcelona Card covers Zone 1 local trains, including the airport link. This means you can travel between El Prat Airport and the city centre without purchasing a separate ticket - a convenient saving right from the moment you land. You collect the card at the airport offices in Terminals T1 and T2 between 8:30 and 19:30. If you land later, take a single ticket into town and collect the card the next day in the city.
Using the card in practice
- Activation: The validity period starts with your first journey or first attraction visit. From that point, the card is valid on 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days (sold as 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours) and expires at the end of the last day, so start it in the morning.
- Boarding: Keep the physical card to hand and use it at the turnstiles, or show it during an inspection.
- Personal use only: The card is valid per person and is not transferable.
Good to know
For timetables and journey planning, use the official TMB resources or a public transport app. Metro and bus services run at frequent intervals throughout the day; at night, a separate night bus network operates - and that is not included in the card.
Public Transport FAQs
Common questions about public transport with the Barcelona Card.
Are night buses included? +
No. Night buses are not included in the Barcelona Card. During the day, however, you can use the metro, bus and tram without any restrictions.
Does the card cover the airport? +
Yes. The card includes Zone 1 local trains, which cover the airport connection - so with the card in hand you get from El Prat Airport to the city centre without buying a separate ticket. The airport offices hand out the card until 19:30; if you land later, take a single ticket into town and collect the card the next day in the city.
Which transport services are covered? +
Metro and bus (TMB), FGC commuter trains, trams, and Zone 1 airport and Renfe suburban trains. Journeys outside Zone 1 are not covered.
Barcelona Card or Hola Barcelona Travel Card? +
The Hola Barcelona Travel Card is a pure public transport ticket: metro, buses including night buses, and Zone 1 trains and trams, but no museums. The Barcelona Card also covers metro, bus, tram and Zone 1 trains, though not night buses, and adds free entry to more than 25 museums plus discounts on further sights. If you mainly want to get around the city, the Hola card is enough; if you plan to visit several museums, the Barcelona Card is the better choice.
Travel for free with the Barcelona Card
Buy the card, redeem your voucher and enjoy unlimited public transport across Barcelona.