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Useful Local Information
Moving
in Barcelona:
http://www.bcn.es/infotransit/iwelcome.htm
Transport
Getting
around in Barcelona
Metro
Barcelona
has two interconnected underground train systems: the Metro,
comprising five lines, and the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat
de Catalunya (FGC), which has two metropolitan lines and another
four which go beyond the city limits.
Metro
operating hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday and public holidays,
from 5.00 a.m. to 12 midnight; Fridays, Saturdays and eve of public
holidays, from 5.00 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.
FGC
operating hours: Monday to Thursday, from 5.00 a.m. to 12 midnight;
Fridays Saturdays and public holidays, from 6.00 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.;
Sundays from 6.00 a.m. to 12 midnight.
You
can obtain further information by calling 010 and 906 42 70 17,
or visiting http://www.tmb.net/eng/home.htm and http://www.fgc.es/en.
Buses
While
slower, the buses have the advantage of allowing you to enjoy the
city while you travel. Each route is indicated at the corresponding
bus stop.
Operating
hours: from Monday to Sunday, from 4.30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
For
further information, telephone 010 or visit http://www.tmb.net/eng/home.htm
Nitbús
- the all-night bus
Operating
hours: from Monday to Sunday, from 11 p.m. to 4.00 a.m. buses leave
at intervals of between 30 and 45 minutes. They all stop at Plaça
Catalunya.
http://www.emt-amb.com/links/nitbus.htm
Train
The
state railway company (RENFE) has a range of different trains services
and fare discounts.
Further
information: 902 24 02 02 and http://www.renfe.es/
Ferrocarrils
de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)
FCG
lines leaving Barcelona go to Manresa, Terrassa and Sabadell. The
main station is in Plaça Catalunya.
Further
information: 93 205 15 15 and http://www.fgc.es/en
Travel
cards
http://www.tmb.net/en_US/barcelona/moute/targetes/t_10.jsp
Unless
you plan to use public transport an awful lot, we recommend the
T-10 over the 2- or 3-day tourist cards. T-10 buys you 10 trips
for EUR 6.00 on buses and/or the subway, it does not expire, and
one card may be used by multiple travellers.
Unless
you wish to travel to outlying areas of Barcelona (see below), you
should stick to Zone 1 tickets and cards, good for travel anywhere
within the city limits and even into some neighboring towns.
Integrated
Tariff System (Valid for Metro, Bus, Renfe and FGC urban line)
| Card |
Information |
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| T-Dia |
Allows
an unlimited number of journeys in any means of transport during
a 1 day (until service closedown). |
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| T-10 |
Allows
10 combined journeys in any means of transport. |
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* Check here
how many zones you need.
Tourist and
leisure tickets
| Card |
Information |
PRICE
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Travel
Card
2 days |
Valid
for unlimited number of Metro, TMB Bus and FGC urban line journeys
in 2 consecutive days. Non transferable. |
8.40
euros
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Travel
Card
3 days |
Valid
for unlimited number of Metro, TMB Bus and FGC urban line journeys
in 3 consecutive days. Non transferable. |
11.80
euros
|
Travel
Card
4 days |
Valid
for unlimited number of Metro, TMB Bus and FGC urban line journeys
in 4 consecutive days. Non transferable. |
15.20
euros
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Travel
Card
5days |
Valid
for unlimited number of Metro, TMB Bus and FGC urban line journeys
in 5 consecutive days. Non transferable. |
18.20
euros
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Taxis
Barcelona's
taxis with their distinctive black and yellow livery, show a green
light to indicate that they are available. They can be hailed by
simply raising your hand. The taxi meter shows the fare to be paid.
However, there are a number of authorised extra charges (for example,
an airport charge, for extra baggage, etc.). Taxis will not accept
more than four passengers.
Taxis
can also be called from the following numbers:
93
225 00 00
93 490 22 22
93 330 08 04
93 212 22 22
93 358 11 11
93 300 38 11
And
for a taxi adapted for the disabled the number is 93 358 11 11.
Travelling
outside Barcelona
Coach
A
number of private companies provide coach services all over Catalonia,
Spain and Europe.
Further
information 010.
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