Barcelona Metro — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Barcelona Metro Information

Barcelona’s metro system, which runs mostly underground, is an extensive network of electrified rapid transit lines, consisting of a total of 11 lines. Running through the centre of Barcelona and the city’s suburbs, the metro system is 144.3 km long and serves a total of 180 stations. Of the 11 lines, 8 are TMB full metro lines and the rest are FCG lines. The Barcelona metro network is operated by two separate companies, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) and Ferrocarrlis de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), and has three driverless lines, Line 9, Line 10 and Line 11. The extensive metro system has an annual ridership of 412,583,000 (2012).

The Barcelona Metro is a well-used public transport system, with approximately 1,110,000 passengers using the service every day. The metro operates from 5am to 12am Monday to Thursday and on Sundays, and on Saturdays until 2am.

The trains are air-conditioned for passenger comfort. Passengers can also walk between platforms. The fare is 2.15 euros.

The Barcelona metro has driverless trains and screen doors on the platforms of lines L9, L10 and L11 since 2009. The metro is operated by TMB and FGC.

Barcelona Metro Map

Map of Barcelona Metro showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Barcelona Metro map in PDF format.

Future Expansions

Lines 9 and 10 are currently under construction, extending sections I and II of each line. Lines 3 and 4 will also be extended, while lines 5, 9 and 10 will have some new sections added. The work is expected to be completed in 2020.

Hours of Operation: Timetable and Frequency

When does the metro in Barcelona close? Lines L1 to L5 and L9 to L11 run from 05:00 to 24:00 from Monday to Thursday. On Saturdays and the eve of public holidays, the service runs from 05:00 to 14:00. On Sundays, the service continues from Saturday evening until 24:00. The other lines operate between 2:00 and 6:00, depending on the line and station.

* On 24 December, the service runs from 5:00 to 23:00.

At peak times, the frequency of the service varies between 2.49 and 7.30 minutes.

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Tickets, Cards and Fares

Children under three travel free. Full fare applies from the age of four. However, children under the age of 14 can travel for free with the T-12 card, which costs 35 euros.

The Barcelona Metro area is divided into 6 zones covering Barcelona and surrounding towns. Zone 1 is within the city of Barcelona itself. To travel within this area, you must buy a single ticket, which costs €2.15. This type of ticket is the most used by both residents and tourists.

Barcelona Metro Zone 1 Tickets and Transport Cards:

Single ticket: €2.15
T10 card: €9.95 for 10 trips
T50-30 card: €42.50 for 50 trips within 30 days
T70/30 card: €59.50 for 70 trips within 30 days
T-mes card: €52.75 for unlimited trips in a month
T-trimestre card: €142.00 for unlimited trips in 3 months
T-jove card: €105.00 for unlimited trips in 3 months for people under 25 years
T-día card: €7.60 for unlimited trips in a day
T-4 card: €3.90 aimed for senior citizens, offers 10 trips

Prices for More Than 1 Zone

Single Ticket:

2 zones: €3.00
3 zones: €4.00
4 zones: €5.10
5 zones: €6.50
6 zones: €7.60

T10 Card:

2 zones: €19.60
3 zones: €26.75
4 zones: €34.45
5 zones: €39.55
6 zones: €42.05

T-50/30 Card:

2 zones: €71.00
3 zones: €99.60
4 zones: €122.00
5 zones: €140.00
6 zones: €150.00

T-70/30 Card:

2 zones: €86.05
3 zones: €118.00
4 zones: €144.50
5 zones: €165.50
6 zones: €179.50

T-mes Card:

2 zones: €77.45
3 zones: €105.00
4 zones: €124.50
5 zones: €143.00
6 zones: €153.00

T-trimestre Card:

2 zones: €211.00
3 zones: €290.00
4 zones: €342.50
5 zones: €390.00
6 zones: €406.00

T-jove Card:

2 zones: €155.00
3 zones: €210.00
4 zones: €249.00
5 zones: €285.50
6 zones: €305.50

T-día Card:

2 zones: €12.00
3 zones: €15.25
4 zones: €17.15
5 zones: €19.00
6 zones: €21.70

If you are a tourist, you can buy a two-day pass for €14.00, a three-day pass for €20.50, a four-day pass for €26.50, or a five-day pass for €32.00. Or, you can get the T-día card for €7.60, which allows for unlimited travel for a day.

Where to Buy Tickets

In vending machines in every metro station (tickets and cards)
On the bus (only single tickets can be purchased)
Online, where you can also get a 10% discount
Passes and cards can also be bought at information modules and customer service counters at some stations

Duration of the Ticket

The validity of your ticket depends on the number of zones you have purchased. A zone 1 ticket expires after one hour and fifteen minutes and does not allow transfers to trams or buses. If it’s a 2-zone ticket, it expires after an hour and a half. A 3 zone ticket expires after one hour and forty-five minutes. A four-zone ticket is valid for two hours, a five-zone ticket for two hours and fifteen minutes and a six-zone ticket for two and a half hours.

Important Notes

You can use the same ticket to travel on buses, trams and trains as long as it has not expired.

If for some reason you have bought a ticket or pass for more zones than you need, you can exchange it as long as you have not used it. You can do this at TMB points.

At the entrance to the stations, you will find useful information about using the metro: lines, stations, metro map, timetable, etc.

Penalty Fares in Barcelona Metro

You must validate your ticket when you enter the metro and when you change trains. If you fail to do so and are caught by the inspectors, you will be fined €100. However, if you pay immediately, the fine is reduced to €50.

Lost Objects

If you find a lost item in the Metro, you can give it to a member of staff. If you have lost something, you can ask at the metro information desk or call 902 075 027.

Complaints

If you want to make a complaint or suggestion, you can do so on the official website of the Barcelona Metro, in the “Complaints and Suggestions” section. You can also call 900 701 149 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 21:00, or at TMB points.

Accessibility

The metro is accessible for people with disabilities. With the exception of a few stations, the metro is adapted for the visually impaired with a voice navigation system and bright door closures; there is also a metro guide in Braille. The aim is to continue making adaptations until all metro stations are accessible to everyone.

Guide dogs are allowed.

Bikes and Pets

Dogs that are properly identified and registered in the municipal census are allowed on the Barcelona metro. However, there are specific rules about the times and days they are allowed: On Saturdays and Sundays there is unlimited access. Between 24 June and 11 September there is also unlimited access. On weekdays, dogs are not allowed in the metro from 7:00 to 9:30 and from 17:00 to 19:00. Only one dog per person is allowed.

Bicycles are allowed on the metro as long as it’s a permitted day: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and throughout July and August.