Moving sustainably in Barcelona
If you are new to Barcelona, one of the main things you should know is how to get around. In this article we explain how to do it in a more sustainable way: what transport options you have, the types of tickets you can buy and some tips to improve your mobility. Read!
What public transport to use in Barcelona?
Barcelona has a large public transport network. In the case of Viu, our coliving and coworking, public transport is one of the most comfortable options due to its proximity to the metro and the different bus stops. In addition to being a much more sustainable and environmentally friendly option.
We leave you some information so that you can familiarize yourself:
Metro Barcelona
Barcelona's metro network has 8 metro lines and more than 160 stations covering the entire city. All the lines are connected to each other and, if you want to change from one to the other, you will only have to look for a station where the two lines coincide.
The closest station to our coliving and coworking is Sagrada Familia where you will find lines L2 and L5.
The Barcelona metro timetable is:
- From Sunday to Thursday from 05:00h to 24:00h.
- On Fridays the closing time is extended until 02:00h.
- On Saturdays, the service starts at 05:00h and does not close during the night.
Here you will find more information about the Barcelona metro.
Bus Barcelona
Barcelona has a fleet of more than 1,100 buses that are divided into 106 lines with stops throughout the city. You will find two types of lines, the regular ones, which only have one number to identify them, and the fast transit ones, which have the following letters in front of the number:
- Letter "V": means that the bus moves vertically through the city. Your tour will go from north to south or from south to north.
- Letter "H": the bus will move horizontally throughout the city.
- Letter "D": means that you run diagonally through the city.
The Barcelona bus schedule runs from 04:30h to 23:00h.
If you want to get around at night, there is a specific bus network called Nitbus. It has a total of 17 lines that operate from 22:00h to 06:00h. You will be able to recognize it because they have an "N" in front of the number of the line.
Near our coliving and coworking you will find several stops with lines 34, D50, H10 and H8.
Here you will find more information about Barcelona's bus network:
Barcelona Tram
Barcelona also has a tram network with 6 lines and more than 50 stations. The network is divided into two subnets, located in the eastern and western part of the city and are not connected to each other.
The Barcelona tram timetable is:
- Sunday to Thursday: from 05:00h to 24:00h.
- Saturdays: from 05:00h to 02:00h on Sunday.
Here you will find more information about the Barcelona tram.
What public transport tickets are there in Barcelona?
Below, we indicate the most common types of tickets that you can use to move from Viu, our coliving and coworking.
First, we must make a small clarification: the public transport network is divided by zones (from 1 to 6). You must know in which area your destination station is and indicate it when buying the ticket. Although, if you move within the city of Barcelona, your journeys will be within zone 1.
Single ticket
This ticket is used to make a single trip and its price is € 2.40 for an area.
T-usual card
It is a personal card that allows you to make unlimited trips for 30 days. It is an ideal option if you have to travel daily. Its price for an area is € 20.
T-casual card
It is a one-person pass that includes 10 trips. It is ideal if you do not use public transport very often. The price of this subscription is € 11.35 for an area.
Barcelona airport ticket
To go to the airport the ticket you must choose is different. To buy it, you will find a specific ticket that will allow you to go to the airport by public transport. Its price is € 5.15.
Here you have the complete list of public transport tickets:
Useful tips for getting around Barcelona
Finally, we want to give you some tips that will help you get around by public transport in Barcelona:
- Plan your trip well before leaving. To get to the same place there are multiple combinations and depending on the time of day it will be better to choose one or the other. To do this, you can also use apps to plan your trip. In this post you will find the best.
- If you can predict how many times you will take public transport, you can choose the ticket that best suits your needs and save money.
- There are other sustainable options to get around Barcelona such as cycling or motosharing.
Little by little you will get used to the different options and move easily and comfortably from Viu, our coliving and coworking, to the different points of the city. Of course, remember that you can always count on us to help you find the best option for you!
