Ticket types at a glance
| Ticket | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Single fare | €2.65 | One ride, rare use |
| T-Casual 10 rides | €12.55 | Solo traveler, 2-3 days |
| Hola Barcelona 2 days | €17 | Couples or families, unlimited |
| Hola Barcelona 5 days | €39 | Longer stays, includes airport |
Key lines for tourists
- L3 green: Las Ramblas (Liceu), Park Guell (Vallcarca), Passeig de Gracia
- L5 blue: Sagrada Familia, Diagonal, Placa de Sants
- L4 yellow: Barceloneta beach, Gothic Quarter (Jaume I)
- L2 purple: Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Gracia, Paral-lel
- L9 Sud: Airport T1 and T2 to city (separate fare)
Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and the old town
From Plaza Catalunya: L5 blue 2 stops north to Sagrada Familia. For Park Guell take L3 green to Vallcarca, then 10 minute uphill walk with escalators. For the Gothic Quarter walk 5 minutes south or take L4 yellow to Jaume I.
Practical tips
- Keep your ticket until you exit, machines check at some stations
- Watch pockets on L3 Las Ramblas and crowded trains near tourist sites
- Buses and trams work on the same Hola Barcelona ticket
- Free wifi in all stations, spotty on trains
Frequently asked questions
For 2 days with under 10 rides, a T-Casual 10-pack €12.55 is cheapest (one person only). For 2-5 days with heavier use, Hola Barcelona Travel Card is better: €17 for 2 days, €39 for 5 days, unlimited rides, includes the airport metro line.
Yes, line L9 Sud connects Terminals T1 and T2 to the city. The airport fare is separate from the standard metro fare (€5.50 single). The Hola Barcelona Travel Card includes airport metro.
Both L2 (purple) and L5 (blue) stop at Sagrada Familia station, which exits right at the basilica. From Plaza Catalunya take L5 blue line 2 stops.
Sunday to Thursday until midnight, Friday until 2 AM, Saturday all night (24h service). Trains run every 2-4 minutes in rush hour, 6-10 minutes evenings.
