{"id":109832,"date":"2023-08-14T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T05:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=109832"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:31:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T08:31:51","slug":"travel-barcelona-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Travel in Barcelona: Your City Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re planning to move to Barcelona, or want to visit our beautiful city, it\u2019s essential to know what <strong>transport options<\/strong> are available to get from one place to the other in an easy and efficient way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona offers a great variety of <strong>public transport<\/strong> systems, but you can also count on <strong>private or shared transport options<\/strong>. Whatever you need, it\u2019s available. ShBarcelona has come up with a <strong>guide on how to travel in Barcelona<\/strong>, and we hope you make maximum use of the suggested means of transport.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Public_transport_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Public transport in Barcelona\">Public transport in Barcelona<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Metro\" title=\"Metro\">Metro<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Bus\" title=\"Bus\">Bus<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Ferrocarriles_de_Cataluna_FGC_train\" title=\"Ferrocarriles de Catalu\u00f1a (FGC train)\">Ferrocarriles de Catalu\u00f1a (FGC train)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Rodalies_de_Catalunya\" title=\"Rodalies de Catalunya\">Rodalies de Catalunya<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Tram\" title=\"Tram\">Tram<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Bicing\" title=\"Bicing\">Bicing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Funicular_and_teleferico_cable_train_and_cable_car\" title=\"Funicular and telef\u00e9rico (cable train and cable car)\">Funicular and telef\u00e9rico (cable train and cable car)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Private_transport_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Private transport in Barcelona\">Private transport in Barcelona<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Taxi\" title=\"Taxi\">Taxi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Rental_cars\" title=\"Rental cars\">Rental cars<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#VTC\" title=\"VTC\">VTC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Shared_transport_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Shared transport in Barcelona\">Shared transport in Barcelona<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Motosharing\" title=\"Motosharing\">Motosharing<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/#Carsharing\" title=\"Carsharing\">Carsharing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_transport_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Public transport in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many choices when it comes to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-public-transport\/\">public transport<\/a> in Barcelona<\/strong>, and they are widely spread. That\u2019s what makes them a <strong>popular way of travelling<\/strong> for both residents and visitors. We are describing the most important public transport systems of Barcelona below:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro\"><\/span>Metro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona\u2019s metro is <strong>one of the most efficient underground transport systems of Europe<\/strong>. There\u2019s a choice of several different metro lines, and they connect not only the city, but also the surrounding villages. This is a fast and certain way of travelling within the city, especially if you want to avoid the problems of above ground traffic.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bus\"><\/span>Bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The bus network is huge in Barcelona, and it <strong>basically covers every corner of the city<\/strong>. Busses are an excellent option if you want to travel to a spot where there\u2019s no metro. Besides that, some buses offer night services. And this is particularly convenient for those night owls among us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109837\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109837\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109837\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bus-barcelona-travel-guide.jpg\" alt=\"tmb bus barcelona\" width=\"810\" height=\"572\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Bus in Barcelona (Photo via Unsplash)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferrocarriles_de_Cataluna_FGC_train\"><\/span>Ferrocarriles de Catalu\u00f1a (FGC train)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The FGC is a network of trains that <strong>connects Barcelona with other cities <\/strong>and villages in the region. These trains come in handy if you want to visit places a bit further away from the city. Montserrat mountain or several coastal villages are easier to visit via FGC.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rodalies_de_Catalunya\"><\/span>Rodalies de Catalunya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Rodalies de Catalunya is also a train, but it\u2019s a <strong>commuter train service<\/strong> operated by Renfe. It connects multiple cities in Catalu\u00f1a, and it offers a regular and easy method of daily transport. This is ideal for those who travel regularly within the region. It\u2019s not only cheap and reliable, but also much more practical than transport by road.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109836\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109836\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rodalies-barcelona-travel-guide.jpg\" alt=\"rodalies train barcelona\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Rodalies in Barcelona (Photo via Unsplash)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tram\"><\/span>Tram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona offers a network of trams to travel within the many zones of the city. Trams are a <strong>comfortable option for getting around<\/strong> and have a classic feel to them. They are an easy means of transport if you want to get to crowded or touristic places.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bicing\"><\/span>Bicing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you prefer a <strong>more sustainable and healthy<\/strong> option, why not opt for the shared bicycle system in Barcelona, called Bicing. The system allows you to rent a bicycle for a short period of time, and you can pick it up and drop it off at the <strong>many different Bicing stations<\/strong> spread all over the city. This is a splendid way of travelling within Barcelona, and you can also enjoy your surroundings while doing so.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109834\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109834\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109834\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bicing-barcelona-travel-guide.jpg\" alt=\"bicing bike sharing in barcelona\" width=\"810\" height=\"563\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Bicing in Barcelona (Photo via Unsplash)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funicular_and_teleferico_cable_train_and_cable_car\"><\/span><em>Funicular<\/em> and <em>telef\u00e9rico<\/em> (cable train and cable car)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several vertical transport possibilities in Barcelona, like cable trains and cable cars. This means of transport is <strong>ideal to reach the more elevated areas of the city<\/strong>, like Montju\u00efc Park.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.cat\/es\/barcelona\/otros-transportes-tmb\/funicular-montjuic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">funicular de Montju\u00efc<\/a> takes you from Paral\u00b7lel station right up to the top of the mountain, to Montju\u00efc Park. On the other hand, there\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmb.cat\/es\/barcelona\/otros-transportes-tmb\/teleferico-montjuic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">telef\u00e9rico de Montju\u00efc<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telefericodebarcelona.com\/trayecto-teleferico-de-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">telef\u00e9rico del Puerto<\/a>, and these connect the lower parts of the city with Montju\u00efc mountain. They both offer <strong>magnificent panoramic views<\/strong> along the entire ride.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_transport_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Private transport in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you prefer the <strong>comfort and privacy<\/strong> of a personal vehicle, then Barcelona offers several options of private transport:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi\"><\/span>Taxi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Taxis are a convenient way of travelling, especially if you are travelling with a small group or have lots of luggage with you. Barcelona\u2019s taxis can easily be <strong>recognised by their yellow and black colours<\/strong>. You can find taxi stands on the most strategic places in the city, but you can also give a free taxi a hand signal on the street to stop them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_109835\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109835\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/taxis-barcelona.jpg\" alt=\"taxi barcelona\" width=\"810\" height=\"580\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-109835\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Taxis in Barcelona (Photo via Unsplash)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rental_cars\"><\/span>Rental cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If flexibility and freedom is your way of travelling, then you should explore Barcelona and its surroundings with a <strong>rental car<\/strong>. There are several car rental companies in the city, and they offer a varied selection of rental cars to choose from.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VTC\"><\/span>VTC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">VTC stands for <em>veh\u00edculos de transporte con conductor<\/em>, or a car with a driver, and this is another option for private transport in Barcelona. You can book a VTC via a mobile app to <strong>enjoy this private and customised transport service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-104531\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104531 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104531\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104531' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/long-term-rental\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-3.jpg\" class=\"slider-104531 slide-104532\" alt=\"monthly apartment rental in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio temporada inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shared_transport_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Shared transport in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over the last few years Barcelona has seen an increase in shared transport services. They offer a <strong>more affordable and sustainable<\/strong> way of travelling. Below you will find some of the most popular options for shared transport in the city:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motosharing\"><\/span>Motosharing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Barcelona offers a motosharing service, and it means you can <strong>rent a motorcycle<\/strong> for only a short periode of time. It\u2019s a <strong>fast and flexible way<\/strong> to travel within the city. Motosharing services can be booked via a mobile app, and it allows you to locate and unlock the motorcycle easily and quickly.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carsharing\"><\/span>Carsharing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carsharing is a method of shared transport in Barcelona. You can <strong>rent a car for hours or even minutes<\/strong>, and you only pay for the time you have actually used the car. This is a flexible and budget-friendly alternative for those who don\u2019t need a car every day of the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\">ShBarcelona &#8211; Your Trusted Real Estate Agent<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you have been able to read, <strong>Barcelona offers ample solutions for travelling within the city<\/strong>. And they are efficient and easy to use. From the extensive metro and bus network to more private transport options. 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