Getting around

Public transport

Barcelona has a comprehensive public transportation system that includes the metro, buses, trams and trains. The metro system covers much of the city and is constantly expanding, while the buses, trams and trains connect the city with the surrounding towns and suburbs. The city also has a modern tram system called Trambaix and Trambesòs which connect some of the neighborhoods that are not served by the metro. The trams are integrated with other public transport options, such as the metro and buses, making it easy to transfer between different modes of transportation. Overall, the transportation system in Barcelona is efficient, convenient and well-connected, allowing residents and visitors to easily move around the city.

Cycling

The city also has an extensive network of cycle lanes and bike paths, as well as a bike-sharing program called Bicing. Additionally, the city also has a number of dedicated bike lanes on the streets, as well as several parks and green spaces that are popular with cyclists.

Shared motos

There are a number of companies offering shared motos to get around the city. You will spot the bikes parked in all the usual locations. Cooltra was on the first companies on the scene. They have since joined by many others including Acciona, Avant, Cityscoot, Gecco, Iberscot, Movo, OIZ, Yego and Seat MÓ. Prices vary between the different companies, Rates start at around €0.30 per minute, with lower rates when you buy packs of minutes. The motorbikes on offer are all electric.

Taxi or car

If you want to get around by car, most of the time it will be easier to take a Taxi or use one of the alternative taxi companies, such as Cabify or Bolt. It is great to have a car to get out of the city, but parking is usually expensive and circulation is slow.