Getting around in Barcelona

How to get around in Barcelona through public transport or taxi.

In Barcelona you will find an extensive network of public transports: the huge network of bus, metro, cable car and much more will allow you to move anywhere saving time and money.

In this section you’ll find information about the type of tickets, prices and fares, and sale points.

We also give you some information in case you prefer to book a private taxy or car.

Barcelona Map: How the City Is Laid Out (Neighborhood by Neighborhood, 2026)
Getting around in Barcelona · 5 minutes to read

Barcelona Map: How the City Is Laid Out (Neighborhood by Neighborhood, 2026)

To read a Barcelona map without getting lost, hold one simple picture in your head: the city is a fan that opens from the hills down to the sea. Behind you rise …

Browse subsections

Get the local's letter

One email a month — new guides, seasonal tips, zero spam. Written by Sam, from Barcelona.