Barcelona - Getting Around
Airport Transfers
There are number of ways to get to and from the main airport, Aeroport de Barcelona. The fastest and most convenient is to catch the Aerobús (A1 and A2) from the main square; Plaça de Catalunya. The buses run up to every 10 minutes and take approximately 30 minutes. It is also possible to reach the city centre by train or public bus.
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A hop-on hop-off bus service, the Barcelona Bus Turístic is a fantastic way of exploring the city and taking in the sights. There are three different routes servicing different parts of the city and 44 stops at places of interest. Passengers can get on and off as many times as they like with tickets valid for either one or two consecutive days.
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Like many other European cities, Barcelona offers visitors a city card that provides a number of discounts as well as free or discounted entry into major tourist attractions. As well as this it also gives the holder free use of the public transport network of buses, metro, trains and trams. Available to purchase online or from Tourist Information outlets the card is valid from 2 to 5 consecutive days and costs up to €39.60.
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The huge size of the city makes it difficult to see on foot but if you’d rather be outside than on a bus or train, why not hire a bike? With many companies offering bike hire for tourists it is a cheap way to see the sights. Barcelona has a fully integrated network of cycle lanes and with many parks and outdoor spaces in the city it is a safe and relaxing mode of transport.
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The bus system in Barcelona is extensive and services travel from the city centre out to the most far reaching suburbs. Route maps can be tricky to understand but with buses running later than metro trains, they are a good way of getting around if travelling later at night.
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Barcelona’s underground train network is extremely comprehensive and efficient. The six colour coded lines cover much of the city and run at regular intervals until midnight on weekdays, 2 am on Fridays and all night on Saturdays.
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11,000 black and yellow taxis service Barcelona so it is always easy to find one. They can be pre-booked, hailed in the street or found at several taxi ranks around the city. It is a legal requirement for taxis to be metered, and they can charge supplements for airport transfers, luggage and night journeys.
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The cheapest way to travel on the Barcelona public transport system, if not buying a Barcelona Card is by purchasing is to buy a multi-person 10 ride ticket. These can be purchased from machines and helpdesks in the metro stations. If you are planning on using the network more regularly a great way to save money is to buy a pass, valid from 1 to 5 days that gives unlimited travel on all forms of transport, these can be purchased in the same manner as multi-person tickets.
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