Barcelona Metro

Eight lines covering the whole city, reaching most tourist spots with trains every few minutes.

Price: Single ticket (zone 1): around €2.55. Check current fares at tmb.cat, as they change every year.

Lines and colors

Run by TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona), the metro is the backbone of transport in the city. Its eight lines — identified by number and colour — connect the historic centre with the rest of the metropolitan area, and most museums, beaches and tourist neighbourhoods have a metro entrance nearby.

Below you'll find the diagram for each line with its stops and transfers to other lines, Rodalies (R) trains and FGC.

Regular hours run from 5:00 to midnight on weekdays, until 2:00 on Fridays and the eve of public holidays, and non-stop service on Saturdays. On Sundays and public holidays it closes at midnight. It's worth checking the schedule if you're planning to come back late on a weekday, since after that time you'll need to switch to a night bus.

A little-known tip: L4 (yellow) has the best connections to the Barceloneta and Poblenou beaches, while L3 (green) runs directly to Park Güell, La Rambla and Camp Nou.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a single metro ticket cost?

Around €2.55 in zone 1; check tmb.cat since fares change every year.

What time does the Barcelona metro run until?

From 5:00 to 24:00 on weekdays, until 2:00 on Fridays and the eve of public holidays, non-stop service on Saturdays, and closing at midnight on Sundays and holidays.