Quick Facts
- Opened
- 30 December 1924
- Operator
- TMB, with FGC suburban lines
- Stations
- 159
- Lines
- 12 (L1–L5, L9 Nord, L9 Sud, L10 Nord, L11 and FGC lines)
- Daily riders
- ~1.0 million
- Network
- 120 km
- Zones
- Zone 1 covers all of central Barcelona
- Payment
- T-casual, single ticket, airport ticket, Hola Barcelona
The Barcelona Metro opened on 30 December 1924 and is one of the easiest metros in Europe for visitors. Most lines are run by TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona), with some suburban lines run by FGC, and all of them share one integrated fare system with buses, trams and Rodalies commuter trains.
Almost every sight in the city is close to a station: Sagrada Família (L2 and L5), Passeig de Gràcia for Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (L2, L3 and L4), Plaça de Catalunya and the Rambla (L1 and L3), Barceloneta and the beach (L4), and Montjuïc via Paral·lel and the funicular (L2 and L3).
The L9 Sud line links both airport terminals with the metro network, ending at Zona Universitària, where you change to L3 for the city centre. The standard 10-journey T-casual ticket is not valid at the two airport metro stations: you need the separate airport ticket (€5.90 in 2026) or a Hola Barcelona travel card. The R2 Nord Rodalies train from Terminal 2 does accept the T-casual.
In 2026 a single ticket costs €2.90, the T-casual (10 journeys in Zone 1) costs €13.00, and the T-dia day ticket costs €12.00. The T-usual monthly ticket is sold at a 50% discount, at €22.80 for Zone 1.
The metro runs from 5:00 to midnight from Sunday to Thursday, until 2:00 on Friday nights and the night before a public holiday, and all night on Saturday nights.
How to Pay
Payment methods: T-casual (10 journeys, Zone 1) · Single ticket (metro and TMB buses) · T-dia (unlimited for one day) · Airport ticket (for the L9 airport stations) · Hola Barcelona travel card (48 to 120 hours) · T-usual (30 days, Zone 1).
💡 The T-casual (€13.00 for 10 journeys) costs €1.30 a trip against €2.90 for a single, and covers metro, buses, trams, FGC and Rodalies in Zone 1. It is not valid at the airport metro stations, where you need the €5.90 airport ticket or a Hola Barcelona card.
Peak hours: No peak surcharge. The same fares apply all day.
Barcelona Metro Lines
Key Stations on the Barcelona Metro
Ticket Prices
Payment methods: T-casual (10 journeys, Zone 1), Single ticket (metro and TMB buses), T-dia (unlimited for one day), Airport ticket (for the L9 airport stations), Hola Barcelona travel card (48 to 120 hours), T-usual (30 days, Zone 1).
💡 The T-casual (€13.00 for 10 journeys) costs €1.30 a trip against €2.90 for a single, and covers metro, buses, trams, FGC and Rodalies in Zone 1. It is not valid at the airport metro stations, where you need the €5.90 airport ticket or a Hola Barcelona card.
| Journey | Off-Peak (EUR) | Peak (EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Single ticket (metro and TMB bus) | €2.90 | €2.90 |
| T-casual (10 journeys, Zone 1) | €13.00 | €13.00 |
| T-dia (unlimited, one day) | €12.00 | €12.00 |
| Airport ticket (L9 airport stations) | €5.90 | €5.90 |
| T-usual (30 days, Zone 1, 50% off) | €22.80 | €22.80 |
| T-grup (70 journeys, groups) | €91.00 | €91.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the T-casual and how does it work?
The T-casual is a 10-journey ticket for one person, costing €13.00 for Zone 1 in 2026. Each journey lets you change between metro, bus, tram, FGC and Rodalies for up to 75 minutes. Buy it at any metro ticket machine, which has an English menu.
How do I get from Barcelona Airport to the city?
Take L9 Sud from Aeroport T1 or Aeroport T2 to Zona Universitària (about 30 minutes) and change to L3 for the centre; you need the €5.90 airport ticket. Alternatively, the R2 Nord train from Terminal 2 reaches Sants and Passeig de Gràcia in about 20 to 25 minutes and accepts the T-casual.
What is the Hola Barcelona travel card?
Hola Barcelona gives unlimited travel on the metro, buses, trams, FGC and Rodalies in Zone 1 for 48, 72, 96 or 120 consecutive hours, including the airport metro stations. In 2026 it costs from about €18.70 for 48 hours to €43.60 for 120 hours. It pays off if you ride a lot or travel to and from the airport by metro.
Does the Barcelona Metro run at night?
The metro runs all night on Saturday nights. On Friday nights and the night before a public holiday it runs until 2:00, and from Sunday to Thursday until midnight. NitBus night buses cover the city at other times.
Which metro line goes to Sagrada Família?
L2 and L5 both stop at Sagrada Família. From Passeig de Gràcia, take L2 three stops towards Badalona. From Plaça de Catalunya, take L3 one stop to Diagonal, or walk to Passeig de Gràcia, then change.
Does the L9 metro serve both airport terminals?
Yes. L9 Sud has a station at Terminal 1 (Aeroport T1) and at Terminal 2 (Aeroport T2). Both need the airport ticket or a Hola Barcelona card; the T-casual is not valid there.
Is the Barcelona Metro accessible?
Most stations have lifts, and all of L9, L10 and L11 are step-free. A few older stations have only stairs or escalators, so check the TMB accessibility information before you travel.
Can I take the metro to Park Güell?
The nearest stations are Lesseps and Vallcarca on L3, both a 15 to 20 minute uphill walk. A TMB bus such as the 24 gets you closer to the park entrances.
Source: TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona) and Wikipedia. Always verify fares with the official operator.