Tickets for Public Transport in Barcelona
Overview and Current Prices (2025)
For public transport in Barcelona, there are several different ticket options: single tickets, the 10-journey T-Casual ticket, the “Hola BCN” day pass, or combination tickets that include both sightseeing and transport.
Here you will find all current prices and key information at a glance.
With our tips, you can quickly and easily find the right ticket for your stay in Barcelona.
- In this overview, we present the key ticket options for your visit to Barcelona.
- Monthly or annual passes are not included, as they are generally irrelevant for typical city trips.
- It is worth familiarising yourself with the different ticket types in advance – this can save valuable holiday time and money!
There is a wide range of public transport tickets available from the ticket machines in Barcelona. By informing yourself in advance, you can save both time and money.
1) Single Ticket – if you only plan to use public transport occasionally
The classic single ticket for TMB city buses or the metro is a sensible choice if you only intend to use public transport very rarely.
Single Ticket – Price 2025
- Current price: €2.65
- Tickets are available from the ticket machines of the public transport operators.
- The machine’s language settings include Catalan (default), Spanish, English and French.
Single tickets from TMB and FGC: Not valid on the airport route!
Important Information About the Single Ticket
- You cannot transfer between metro and bus with a single ticket.
- The single ticket is not valid for the metro line to El Prat Airport. For this route, a special “Airport Ticket” is required. Price 2025: €11.40 (round trip).
Many visitors prefer using the “Hola BCN” day pass, which offers the following advantages:
- Unlimited travel on the metro and train to and from the airport
- Unlimited use of all public transport in Barcelona (valid for 2 to 5 days) – transfers included
2) Hola Barcelona Travel Card – The Affordable Day Ticket for 2 to 5 Days
The “Hola BCN Card” is popular among visitors. We also like to use it during our stays in Barcelona, as it makes getting around the city both stress-free and affordable.
The advantages at a glance:
Unlimited travel with
- Metro
- Buses (TMB)
- Trams
- Suburban trains (Rodalies, Zone 1)
- Suburban trains (FGC, Zone 1)
- Funicular (Funicular de Montjuïc)
Children under 4 years old travel for free.
Airport transfer included
Metro and train travel to and from the airport are included (regular price: €11.40 for a round trip).
Single tickets and 10-journey T-Casual tickets are not valid for the airport transfer!
Hola BCN Ticket: easy & cheap use of public transport, including airport transfer. Tip: You can buy the ticket online
Flexible validity period
- The Hola BCN Card is available for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days.
- It is not tied to calendar days.
- Validity begins with the first use: 2 days (48 hours), 3 days (72 hours), 4 days (96 hours) or 5 days (120 hours).
Example: If a 3-day card is first used on Friday at 13:00, it remains valid until Monday at 12:59.
Affordable Price (2025)
2 days / 48 hours: €18.10 (€9.05/day)
3 days / 72 hours: €26.30 (€8.77/day)
4 days / 96 hours: €34.40 (€8.60/day)
5 days / 120 hours: €42.10 (€8.40/day)
Our tip: buying online saves time and stress
👉 via this website in English.
After a long journey, there are better things to do than figuring out fare systems and buying tickets.
Our conclusion on the Hola Barcelona Travel Card
✅ In our view, the Hola BCN Card is an excellent choice if you plan to use Barcelona’s public transport system.
✅ With just two to three journeys per day plus the airport transfer by metro or train, the Hola BCN Card is already cheaper than buying individual tickets.
✅ Using public transport in Barcelona becomes simple and relaxed.
➡️ You can find more detailed information about the Hola BCN Card here in this guide.
3) Tickets for Public Transport & Sightseeing
Barcelona’s major attractions are spread widely across the city. Exploring everything on foot can quickly become tiring and time-consuming.
With public transport, you can reach the sights comfortably and in air-conditioned vehicles.
Here are our tips for sightseeing using public transport.
Important notice: Tickets for the Sagrada Família and Park Güell are available online only – often sold out days in advance
The Sagrada Família and Park Güell are among Barcelona’s most popular attractions, and demand for tickets is correspondingly high.
Tickets for these and other major sights are sold exclusively online, with a fixed date and time slot. Buying tickets spontaneously at an on-site ticket office is not possible.
Our recommendation: Book early – especially during peak season
- The number of visitors per day is limited. Even in the low season, tickets are often sold out several days in advance.
- Only online tickets with a fixed date and entry time are available.
- Based on our own experience, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible and ideally before your trip to secure your preferred time slot.
- Cheaper, non-guided tickets usually sell out first. You may still be able to visit the attraction as part of a guided tour or a combination ticket.
All ticket options and direct booking links are available on these convenient overview pages:
Top attraction: Sagrada Família – tickets can only be booked online (image: © travelguide.barcelona).
Save money with combination tickets for sightseeing & public transport
Sightseeing passes offer free or discounted entry to attractions. They often include additional services such as audio guides, fast-track access (skip-the-line), or public transport tickets.
- Prices are higher than regular transport tickets because admission fees are included.
- With the right pass, you can save a significant amount on sightseeing.
- Go City, Barcelona Card, Barcelona Digital Pass:
Barcelona offers several sightseeing passes from different providers.
We have tested the available options and compared the advantages and disadvantages of each pass. You will find the results and current prices here in this guide.
➡️ Test: Barcelona City Pass Comparison (2025). Which sightseeing pass is right for me?
Go City, Barcelona Card, Barcelona Digital Pass: The sightseeing passes differ significantly in what they offer and in price. (Image: ©travelguide.barcelona).
Hop-on Hop-off Buses in Barcelona
Hop-on hop-off buses are special tourist buses that operate on fixed routes and stop at Barcelona’s most important attractions.
Important: These buses are not part of the public transport system and require separate tickets.
Advantages compared to public transport
- They allow you to explore Barcelona comfortably without having to deal with the complexity of public transport tickets.
- Stops are located at nearly all major attractions, including the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, the harbour, the beach and Plaça Catalunya.
- You decide freely where to get off. If you are short on time, you can simply stay on board and complete the full loop.
- Unlike fixed guided tours, you set your own breaks — whether for a coffee stop or a longer visit at a sight.
- No planning required: no transfers, no fare zones — just hop on and go.
- The open-top double-decker buses offer you an unobstructed view of the city.
Hop-on hop-off buses provide a great overview of the city – without the need for complex public transport planning.
Providers & Prices (2025)
There are two providers of hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses in Barcelona:
- Barcelona Bus Turístic (city-operated)
- Gray Line / City Sightseeing (private)
Prices are the same for both:
24 hours: €33
48 hours: €44
The 48-hour ticket is generally the better choice. For just €11 more, you get double the validity period.
Operating times & routes
- Daily service from approx. 9:00 to 19:00
- Similar routes with slightly different stops
- Especially during the high season, buses run frequently
Our recommendation & ticket tips
In our experience, the city-operated Barcelona Bus Turístic has a slight edge.
This saves both time and money — online tickets are often cheaper.
4) 10-Journey Ticket “T-Casual” (formerly “ATM T-10”)
Cheaper than single tickets – airport transfer NOT included
This ticket is suitable if you are staying in Barcelona for a longer period and plan to use public transport only occasionally.
What does the T-Casual offer?
With the T-Casual, you can take 10 journeys on the following modes of transport:
Metro, tram, suburban trains (Rodalies), buses
Please note:
The T-Casual is personal and cannot be used by multiple people at the same time.
Prices for the T-Casual (2025)
1 zone: €12.55
2 zones: €24.65
Tickets are available from ticket machines.
The T-Casual is not valid for airport routes on the metro or trains.
Disadvantages of the T-Casual ticket
- No airport transfer:
The T-Casual cannot be used on metro or train services to the airport. You will need a separate Airport Ticket (€11.40 return). - Time limit per journey:
A 1-zone journey may last a maximum of 75 minutes. - No shared use:
The T-Casual is non-transferable and may only be used by one person.
Tip: Many travellers choose the ➡️ Hola BCN Card. This day pass includes unlimited travel, including airport transfer, and is valid for 2 to 5 days.
5) Tickets for Travel Groups and School Classes in Barcelona
Barcelona offers the T-grup group ticket for larger travel groups or school classes:
- Up to 70 journeys within a period of 30 days
- One journey allows transfers between lines or modes within 75 minutes of first validation
- Available for all 6 zones
- Current prices 2025:
Zone 1: €87.35
Zone 2: €172.45
Choosing the Right Ticket for Your Group Trip to Barcelona – Our Tips
Disadvantages of the T-grup ticket
- Shared use: The entire group must use the same ticket, as only one card is issued for everyone.
- Limited flexibility: The number of journeys cannot be adjusted individually.
- Not valid for airport transfers.
Hola BCN Ticket – a flexible alternative for groups
In our opinion, the Hola BCN Ticket is a good alternative for groups and offers several advantages:
- Easy to use: Unlimited travel on the entire public transport network – including metro and train transfers to the airport.
- Individual use: Each person receives their own card and can move independently of the group.
Our conclusion:
The T-grup ticket is affordable and suitable for well-organized groups. The Hola BCN Ticket, however, offers much more flexibility and comfort. Which option is best depends on your group’s needs.
Our tip: Order Hola BCN tickets for your group online in advance.
👉 via this English-language website.
Advantages
- You receive a single invoice for all tickets.
- No need to handle large amounts of cash on site.
- Long waiting times at ticket machines are avoided.
At a Glance: Tickets and Prices 2025 Compared
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Single Ticket
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10-Journey
Ticket T-Casual |
Hola BCN
Day Pass | |
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| Number of journeys | 1 | 10 per card |
unlimited
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| Airport transfer included | ❌ Metro Airport Ticket €11.40 extra | ❌ Metro Airport Ticket €11.40 extra | ✅ |
| Price 2025 | €2.65 | €12.55 (1 zone) €24.65 (2 zones) |
2 days: €18.10 (€9.05 /day)
3 days: €26.30 (€8.77/day) 4 days: €34.40 (€8.60/day) 5 days: €42.10 (€8.40/day) |
| Online purchase? | ❌ | Only via T-mobilitat app | ✅ |
| Who is it for? |
If you only use public transport very occasionally
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If you stay longer and will not use public transport daily
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If you want simple, affordable unlimited travel
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Zones in Barcelona’s Public Transport System
Fares depend on the number of zones travelled (1–6).
For most tourists, Zone 1 is the most relevant, as it includes almost all major attractions and central neighbourhoods.
⬇️ Download: Map of Barcelona public transport zones
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2025
How much does a single ticket cost in Barcelona 2025?
A single ticket for the bus, tram or metro will cost €2.65 in 2025.
Many visitors to the city prefer to buy the “Hola Barcelona Travel Ticket” day pass.It is cheap and pays for itself with just a few trips.In addition, the airport transfer by metro is also free with this card.
You can find more information in our online travel guide.
How much does a day ticket cost in Barcelona 2025?
The day pass “HolaBCN!” costs 2025:
2 days / 48 hours: €18.10
3 days / 72 hours: €26.30
4 days / 96 hours: €34.40
5 days / 120 hours: €42.10
With the “Hola BCN” card you can use the metro (subway, incl. airport transfer), the city buses, the streetcar (Tram), the suburban train (Rodalies, zone 1), the suburban trains (FGC, zone 1) and the funicular (Funicular de Montjuïc) unlimited over the validity period (2, 3, 4 or 5 days).
You can buy the day pass online before your trip. This saves time and stress in Barcelona. More information about this in our travel guide.
Is there a 10-trip card for local transport in Barcelona?
The 10-trip card for local transport in Barcelona is called “T-Casual”. It costs 12.55 euros for one zone in 2025 and 24.65 euros for 2 zones. It does NOT entitle you to take the metro to and from the airport.
More information about this, but also alternatives like a day pass, can be found in our travel guide.
Barcelona public transport: Is there a group ticket?
For larger groups, school classes, etc. there is no convenient group ticket. Therefore, many travel groups use the Hola BCN day ticket.
It is uncomplicated to use, as it allows you to use local transport cheaply and without limits (including the airport transfer by metro).
Last update: November 24, 2025
If I bought the 3 or 4 days pass on line:
1) can I pay with a Euro credit card by a French bank;
2) where do I pick up the card on arrival in Barcelona.
Dear Walter,
thank you for your post. If you decide to book online a “Hola BCN!” card, you don’t book it via our website. We just show with our link, that you can book it at getyourguide.com, Europe’s leading company for booking tourist guides, tours and tickets. So you have the standards and service of a big company. Nevertheless we want to answer your question.
1) Yes, you can pay by credit card or PayPal.
2) After booking, you receive a voucher via email. Your voucher must be printed and exchanged at the Barcelona Tourism Office located at Plaça Catalunya, 17 or at any other tourist information point. There are also tourist information points at the Barcelona ElPrat Airport (terminals 1 and 2). So you can easy get yout ticket and use the metro, to get e.g. to the city center.
Hello, we travel to Barcelona on the 4/1/17 and our party is 2 adults and a child. Is there a child price or is it just a flat one price for all? We would want the Hola BCN 4
Hello Julia,
thank your for your question. Here the official terms of use of tickets :”Children under four are not required to have a ticket. All other passengers must have a valid, suitable and validated ticket.” There is no special HolaBCN! ticket for children older than 4 years. That means:
If your child is under four you don’t need a ticket, if your child is 4 years and older you need a standard HolaBCN! ticket.
Hi!With the Hola BCN card can I take the metro from and towards the airport?Or I can take the metro just one time from the airport?Thank you!
Dear Bia,
If your HolaBCN! Card is still valid, you can use it to travel from AND to the airport.
Hi, Could you be so kind and let me know, if Hola BCN is valid for all metro lines and stations marked on this map?:
https://travelguide.barcelona/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/metrobarcelona_networkmap.pdf
For example, if I want to go from Barcelona to Badalona by metro, is the Hola BCN valid for all these zones? Or I need to buy additional tickets for the zones outside Barcelona? Thank you in advance for your information.
Dear Darek,
the HolaBCN! card, allows you make as many journeys as you like in the whole metro network.
Hello Let me know any discount is available for the entrance at attraction tourist spots by buying HolaBCN card
Hello,
The HolaBCN! card offers no discounts to museums or attractions. It is a ticket for public transport.
But there are two City Passes, that offer free public transport, free admission to various museums and attractions and skip-the-line admission:
– Barcelona City Pass: Free public transport, free entrance to Gaudi’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia (Skip the line admission), free city tour, free harbor cruise, free admission to museums and attractions, and special discounts on sightseeing, shopping, eating, and drinking.
– Barcelona Card: Cheaper and minor offers than the Barcelona City Pass
The links provide more information
Hello. Can we use one HolaBCN CARD FOR 2 adults, as we will be only staying for 2 days ?
Dear Naveen,
the Hola BCN! card is a non-transferable travel card. One card can only be used by one person.
Have a nice stay
Hello
If i buy the hola bcn! Card online can i exhange the voucher in the AirPort? So we can use already from AirPort to centre of Barcelona? Many thanx
Dear David,
Your voucher must be printed and exchanged at one of the 17 Barcelona Tourism Offices or other tourist information points. There are two at Barcelona airport (terminals 1 and 2). You can exchange your voucher direct at the BCN Airport and use the Metro from Airport to City Center with your HolaBCN Card. So you save the money for the standard Metro Airport Ticket (4.50 Euro one way).
If we arrive at Barcelona Sants rail station, can we exchange the voucher at the train station to ride the bus or metro into the city?
Hello,
there is a “Turisme de Barcelona tourist information point” direct at Barcelona Sants railway station. There you can exchange your voucher. Than you can use the Metro, city bus…
Opening Times : daily, from 8am to 8pm.
If I buy a 3 day pass does it cover a full 72 hours from when I buy it… or in other words…. if I buy it at 21.30 on Wednesday does it run out at 21.30 on Saturday?
Hello Robin,
you can start using your Hola BCN! card at any time of day and get all the advantages of unlimited travel over 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours as of the first validation.
Hi,
Is the hop on hop off included in the HOLA BCN ticket ??
Thanks
Hello Vania,
thanks for your question. Hola BCN is a travel card for public transport (city bus, metro, commuter rail…).
Private buses as “Hop on hop off buses” or aerobus is not included.
Here you can find actual prices and information about hop on hop off bus tours in Barcelona. You can book these tours before departure without any extra charge. This may save time and stress.
Hop on Hop off in Barcelona
Have a nice trip
If I buy a 2 day HolaBCN ticket and activate it on 14/11/2017 at 10.00 does the 2 day period stop on 16/11/2017 at 09.59 or does it stop at midnight on 15/11/2017?
Hello Brendan,
a 48h HolaBCN ticket is valid for 48h after first validation. In your case from 14/11/2017 10.00 to 16/11/2017 09.59.
Enjoy your trip.
Thinking of purchasing the Hola BCN for 4 days for the F1 in May 2018, but am I correct in thinking that it will actually run out on the 4th day – which for us would be the Sunday at 2pm as we arriving on the prior Thursday around 2pm?
Hello Cassey,
you can start using your Hola BCN! card at any time of day and get all the advantages of unlimited travel over 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours as of the first validation.
If you buy a 4 day (96 hour card) on Thursday 2pm, it runs out following Monday 1.59pm, not Sunday as you wrote.
Have a nice trip
Hi, thinking of purchasing the Hola bcn card for 9 of us for hen do in June. We will arrive on the Friday at approx 12:15, and we fly home on the Monday at approx 13:00, would we need the 3 or 4 day card to cover us for the whole trip?
Thanks in advance!
Hi Emily,
your aircraft lands at 12.15? Due to waiting times, e.g. at the baggage claim, you will not enter the metro at Friday before 13.00.
To depart Monday at 13:00, you must check in at the airport before 13:00. The 3 day Hola BCN! is valid for 72h as of the first validation. So from our point of view, the 3 day card is the right card for you.
Enjoy your trip.
Very informative! Thanks Hola BCN! We’re flying to Barcelona today. ???????
Hi. Is the N17 buses included in the Hola Barcelona travel card?
Hi Linda,
The N17 Nitebus is operated by the private bus company Mohn. The Hola Barcelona travel card is NOT valid on this bus.
Have fun in Barcelona
I understand that a Hola BCN card includes a free roundtrip metro ride between the airport and city center. If I buy a 3-day Hola BCN card on Day 1 and leave Barcelona on Day 5, is my card still valid for a free return ride from city center to the airport?
Hi Ken,
The period of use for the HolaBCN card begins with the first use and ends in your case 3 days later.
Have fun in Barcelona
Hello, can I use the HolaBCN travel card to Molins de Rei from Barcelona city centre?
Hi David,
Molins de Rei is in fare zone 2B. The Hola BCN ticket is not valid here.
Have fun in Barcelona
Hi,
I would like to ask if I buy a HolaBCN 48 hours, can I use that from Granollers Centre to Barcelona city centre ? Are all the zones are covered in HolaBCN ?
Hello Aj,
Granollers Center is in Zone 3 and is therefore outside the validity of the Hola BCN Travel Card.
One-way tickets are probably the best alternative.
Have fun in Barcelona
Hello, can I use the HolaBCN travel card to Montmeló station from Barcelona city centre?
I am going to MotoGP and I need to get to Montmelo so I can after that use shuttle bus to the circuit.
Hello Ana,
The “Montmeló” station of the Formula 1 circuit is approximately 15-20 km from Barcelona city centre (FGC zone 2D). The Hola BCN ticket is not valid here.
Enjoy the race
Hello,
I’ve got two questions.
1/ how can I find out when my Hola BCN Card expires? I can’t really remember when I used the first time.
2/ I know the Hola BCN card is for TMB buses in Barcelona but why TMB app (I use a Journey Planner) shows me AMB bus?
Thank you in advance.
Hello Dayo,
1) Once you have purchased the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, you have 90 days from the day of purchase to validate your card.
After that, i.e. after the first validation, the card will expire depending on the number of hours you have on your card. For example, if you validate the 2-day card (48 hours) on Tuesday at 8am, you can travel unlimited until Thursday at 8am.
2)The TMB app shows all buses TMB operating in Barcelona.
Have fun in Barcelona.
Hi,
Thank you for reply.
1/ I know about this but the question was “how can I found out what time I first used the Hola Card as I don’t remember. But anyway someone told me it’s on printed on the back of the card 😀 Me silly.
2/ “The TMB app shows all buses operating in Barcelona”. Not true. I used the app and waited for a bus and then I found out from the driver that I couldn’t use his bus because it’s a different company (AMB). Then I realised on the app I can use buses with red numbers.
Hi we’re a family of six and will be visiting Barcelona and it seems like the Hola Barcelona card is the best option. Will in need to buy one for each of my kids (ages 3,7,9), or do any of those ages ride public transport for free?
Hello Ryan,
Children under four are not required to have a ticket. They travel free. Older children need a standard Hola BCN! card.
Enjoy your Barcelona trip
Hello!
I want to buy T-casual card. Can I use It for a trip from BCN Airport T2 to station El Clot for R2N train?
Hello Valentina,
the T-Casual ticket is not valid on Renfe trains.
To travel from Barcelona-El Prat Airport on the R2 Nord train, you will need a Rodalies de Catalunya ticket covering 4 fare zones, which currently costs €4.90.
We tried using active 2-day and 5-day cards on the B25 bus and were told they were not accepted on that bus. I see in another post that the N17 bus will not take them because it it a private company. How can I tell which busses will accept the card?
Hello,
The Hola BCN Card is only valid on buses operated by TMB.
Enjoy your Barcelona Trip!
If I buy 10 journey ticket “T-Casual” former “ATM T-10”- can I use it for 3 days? Or is it just for 10 rides within the same day (75mins)?
Hello Cathu,
you can use the T-Casual Ticket for a total of 10 journeys. The ticket is strictly personal and can only be used by one person. The T-Casual Ticket becomes invalid if the TMB updates the prices.
Hello,
Is the Holla BCN card valid for bus lines L94 and L95 (AMB operator) to Castelldefles?
Hello Aleksandar,
Travel on AMB buses is not included in the Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
For more information on tickets and connections for AMB buses, please contact this bus company directly.
Have fun in Barcelona!
Hi there! Thanks for the helpful guide.
When I arrive in Barcelona, I have to take the L99 bus to reach my hotel. According to Google, that bus line is operated by Avanza. I bought the 2-day Hola Barcelona card for my journeys in the inner city, but I’m curious whether I can use it also on line L99 operated by this company. If not, what’s the best way to buy a single-ticket for the L99 line? https://avanzabus.com is down at the moment.
Hello Ben,
the Hola Barcelona Travel Card is only valid ion buses operated by TMB.
For further information on tickets and connections for buses by Avanza, please contact this bus company directly.
Have fun in Barcelona!
HI
We will be staying 6 nights. will the BCN card cover airport return after the 5 days over? . Thanks
Hello,
The 5-day Hola Barcelona Card is valid for a total of 120 hours.
If your return journey to the airport is within this period, you can use the Hola BCN Card.
Have fun in Barcelona!
Are most of the tourist attraction locations within Zone 1? I am trying to decide if the T-Casual Ticket for a total of 10 journeys will get us to most places that are 20 minutes away from La Ramblas (Which is where we are staying). We will be walking most places but need to use the train at least twice to get to our tour meeting place.
Is there a website/map that shows all the zones.
Thank you,
Chris
Hello Chris,
Yes, Barcelona’s main tourist attractions and sights are actually located in Zone 1 of the public transport network. Here is a map showing the zones.
If you are arriving by plane, please note that the T-Casual ticket is not valid for transfers by metro or train from the airport to the city centre. You need the extra Airport Ticket for this. If you plan to use local public transport during your stay, you may be interested in the Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Have fun in Barcelona!
Thank you for the information. Do you have to be a resident to buy the T-Casual 10 ticket?
Hello Chris,
no, you don’t have to be a resident to buy the T-Casual ticket.