{"id":110180,"date":"2024-03-08T14:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=110180"},"modified":"2024-03-08T14:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T13:00:25","slug":"hola-barcelona-travel-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Hola Barcelona Travel Card: How it works"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Barcelona attracts visitors from <strong>all over the world<\/strong> every year, and exploring this metropolis can be an exciting and overwhelming experience at the same time. And that sometimes it can be a challenge if you&#8217;re not familiar with the <strong>public transportation system<\/strong>. At ShBarcelona, we explain how the <strong>Hola Barcelona Travel Card<\/strong> works and how it can help you get around the city.<\/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\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#What_is_the_Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card\" title=\"What is the Hola Barcelona Travel Card?\">What is the Hola Barcelona Travel Card?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card_what_does_it_include\" title=\"Hola Barcelona Travel Card: what does it include?\">Hola Barcelona Travel Card: what does it include?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#Where_to_buy_the_Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card\" title=\"Where to buy the Hola Barcelona Travel Card\">Where to buy the Hola Barcelona Travel Card<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#Prices_of_the_different_cards\" title=\"Prices of the different cards\">Prices of the different cards<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#2_days_48_hours\" title=\" 2 days (48 hours)\"> 2 days (48 hours)<\/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\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#3_days_72_hours\" title=\" 3 days (72 hours)\"> 3 days (72 hours)<\/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\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#4_days_96_hours\" title=\" 4 days (96 hours)\"> 4 days (96 hours)<\/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\/hola-barcelona-travel-card\/#5_days_120_hours\" title=\" 5 days (120 hours)\"> 5 days (120 hours)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card\"><\/span>What is the Hola Barcelona Travel Card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a single-person public transportation card designed for <strong>short-stay visitors <\/strong>who want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/travel-barcelona-travel-guide\/\">move around Barcelona freely<\/a>. With this Travel Card, you can use public transportation as many times as you need and it works on <strong>most of them<\/strong>, allowing you to explore its corners <strong>comfortably and economically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is the <strong>perfect solution<\/strong> for getting around the city with ease and convenience. In this article, we will explain <strong>how this card works<\/strong> and give you all the details you need to make the most of your visit to Barcelona.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110184\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110184\" class=\"wp-image-110184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/vending-machine-travel-card.jpg\" alt=\"Vending machine for the Travel Card\" width=\"810\" height=\"558\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-110184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vending machines for Hola Barcelona Travel Card<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card_what_does_it_include\"><\/span>Hola Barcelona Travel Card: what does it include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It offers unlimited access to Barcelona&#8217;s public transportation system for a specific period. <strong>You can choose between 2, 3, 4, or 5 consecutive days<\/strong>, depending on the duration of your stay in the city.<\/p>\n<p>This way, you can <strong>activate<\/strong> your card and use it <strong>without limits<\/strong> as many times as you need on the metro and bus (TMB), Ferrocarril (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuic funicular, tram (TRAM), and Rodalies suburban trains (Zone 1). In addition to unlimited access to public transportation, it also allows you to travel to and <strong>from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the city center<\/strong>. This is the best way to get around if you arrive by plane so you don&#8217;t waste a minute on your visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/2-days-in-barcelona\/\"><em>2 days in Barcelona: What to see and do<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_the_Hola_Barcelona_Travel_Card\"><\/span>Where to buy the Hola Barcelona Travel Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Buying this Travel Card is not difficult at all. You can purchase it at various locations in the city, such as at the <strong>airport itself, train stations, metro stations, and tourist information points<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to <strong>purchase the card online<\/strong>. The advantage of buying it through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.holabarcelona.com\/tickets\/hola-bcn-barcelona-travel-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">official website<\/a> is that you can do it before your trip, avoiding possible queues and ensuring that you have your <strong>card ready<\/strong> to use as soon as you arrive in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>When you buy it online, you will receive a<strong> QR code<\/strong> that you can scan at one of the <strong>vending machines<\/strong> located at the airport or other specific locations in the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_110186\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110186\" class=\"wp-image-110186 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/hola-barcelona-travel-card-tourists.jpeg\" alt=\"Hola Barcelona Travel Card tourists\" width=\"810\" height=\"541\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-110186\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tourists traveling with Hola Barcelona Travel Card<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prices_of_the_different_cards\"><\/span>Prices of the different cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price <strong>varies<\/strong> depending on the <strong>duration<\/strong> you choose. You can buy your card at metro stations as well as through the TMB website, where you can often find <strong>discounts.<\/strong> Below, we provide a <strong>guide to the prices<\/strong> so you can make an informed decision:<\/p>\n<div id=\"sp-ea-110181\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ex-icon=\"fa-minus\" data-col-icon=\"fa-plus\"  data-ea-active=\"ea-click\"  data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\"><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_days_48_hours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1101810\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> 2 days (48 hours)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1101810\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-110181\"><div class=\"ea-body\"> <p>This is an excellent option if you're coming to spend a long weekend in Barcelona. <strong>The price for 2 days is \u20ac17.50 (for ages 4 and up)<\/strong>, allowing you to make the most of your time in the city.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_days_72_hours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1101811\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> 3 days (72 hours)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1101811\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-110181\"><div class=\"ea-body\"> <p>For a stay of a few days, this option will allow you to explore the city at your own pace. <strong>The price for 3 days is \u20ac25.50 (for ages 4 and up).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_days_96_hours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1101812\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> 4 days (96 hours)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1101812\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-110181\"><div class=\"ea-body\"> <p>If you're planning a slightly longer stay in Barcelona, you'll have unlimited access to public transportation for almost a week. <strong>The price for 4 days is \u20ac33.30 (for ages 4 and up).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_days_120_hours\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1101813\" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><i class=\"ea-expand-icon fa fa-plus\"><\/i> 5 days (120 hours)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1101813\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-110181\"><div class=\"ea-body\"> <p>For a complete experience in Barcelona, the 5-day card allows you to explore the city in depth and enjoy everything Barcelona has to offer without worrying about transportation. <strong>The price for 5 days is \u20ac40.80 (for ages 4 and up).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Find tourist accommodations in Barcelona<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is important to highlight again that the card is valid for <strong>consecutive use<\/strong>, which means that once activated, you <strong>can&#8217;t pause it<\/strong> and resume it at another time. Therefore, choose the duration of your card according to your travel plans.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the Hola Barcelona Travel Card is a valuable tool for any visitor who wants to explore the beauty and culture of Barcelona <strong>comfortably and economically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You will have <strong>unlimited access<\/strong> to the public transportation system and the convenience of traveling from the airport to the city center. 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