Transportation

Barcelona has a good public transportation system and navigating the city is easy. The best way to get around is the underground metro. If you want to enjoy the sites of the city then the taxi or bus systems are your best options.

Metro

The Barcelona Metro is the most convenient way of traveling around the city. The metro is made up of five interlinking lines. Trains run on these lines at intervals of around six to seven minutes. Click on the Metro map above to see it in a larger format. There is a second subway system called the FGC (Ferrocarrils Generalitat de Catalunya) whose lines reach out to distant parts of the city as well as surrounding towns. Single trip tickets can be expensive however if you intend to travel a lot then the more economical multiple journey tickets are available. Tickets can be purchased in Metro and FGC stations as well as at newspaper kiosks and lottery shops.

Bus

Barcelona has an extensive bus network, but due to rush hour traffic is not the quickest way of getting around. It does however, provide the best view of the city. There are special buses that take visitors on tours around the city stopping at several sites including a popular shopping routes not well served by the Metro. These open topped double decker buses take circular routes to just about every site worth seeing in the city.

Taxi

The black and yellow taxis of Barcelona are a quick and convenient mode of transport. A green light on the car indicates they free to be hailed. All taxis are metered and the drivers accept tips.

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