Ruth Haines
Barcelona is divided into six transport zones, with Zone 1 covering the city centre and the zone numbers increasing as you move outwards. The Barcelona Airport, El Prat, is located in the southwest of the city, only 12 kilometres away from the centre. While the airport is within Zone 1, the T-Casual transport ticket, which covers Zones 1 to 6, cannot be used at the airport metro stations. Instead, a special airport ticket must be purchased for a single journey to or from the airport.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of transport zones in Barcelona | 6 |
| Zone 1 area | Centre of the city |
| Zone 6 area | Suburbs of the city |
| Zone 1 attractions | Sagrada Família, Scenic cable car, La Rambla, etc. |
| T-Casual ticket | €12.15 for 10 journeys; valid on the RENFE train, TMB No. 46 Airport bus, Airport NitBus N17 |
| T-Casual ticket zone variations | 6 |
| HolaBCN travel card | Unlimited journeys on the Metro, Tram, buses and FGC local trains |
| T-Casual Zone 4 card | €5.50 for a single journey |
| Barcelona Essentials Pass | Unlimited public transport, tickets to top attractions, audio guide with interactive maps and 10% discount coupon |
| Hola Barcelona Travel Card | Unlimited transport within zone 1 by metro, bus, train and tram; €16.62 for 48 hours |
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Transport options from the airport to the city centre
Barcelona El Prat Airport is well-connected to the city centre by various means of transport. Located about 12-13 km from the city, the journey to the centre typically takes 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.
One of the most convenient ways to get to the city centre is by taxi. Official airport taxis are available outside the terminals (T1 and T2). The journey to the city centre takes about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the traffic.
You can also take the metro. The Orange L9 Sud Line (L9S) connects the airport to the city centre, with stops at both terminals. The journey takes about 30 minutes. However, note that you cannot use the T-Casual ticket for this line. To get to major transport hubs in the centre, like Plaça de Catalunya, Estació Sants, or Plaça España, you will have to change to the green, red, or blue lines.
Another option is to take the train. The train station is about a 3-minute walk from Terminal 2. The train will take you to Barcelona-Sants in the centre in about 30 minutes, and a single journey costs 2 euros.
You can also take the bus. The No. 46 bus travels from the city centre to the airport, stopping at T2 first and then continuing to T1. This bus has more stops than the Aerobus and takes more time, but you can use the T-Casual transport ticket on this bus. The Aerobus is a direct bus that takes you to Pl. Catalunya in the city centre in about 35 minutes. A one-way ticket costs €7.25, and a return ticket is €12.50.
If you plan to use public transport extensively during your stay, you can purchase the Hola BCN travel card, which includes unlimited journeys on the metro, tram, buses, and FGC local trains.
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T-Casual ticket validity
The T-Casual ticket is a transport ticket that offers 10 public transport rides for €12.15. This price is valid for zone 1, which covers the entire centre and even the journey from the airport. The ticket is valid indefinitely within a given year. The T-Casual ticket is transitive, meaning that within one trip, you can start your journey by metro and then continue by tram, or change from the metro to the train, and it will still count as one run if you fit the time limit. From passing through the turnstile and starting the ride, you have 75 minutes to get to your destination.
T-Casual tickets are valid on the RENFE train to and from Barcelona Airport to the city centre. They can also be used on the TMB No. 46 Airport bus and the Airport NitBus N17. However, the T-Casual ticket cannot be used for the metro stops Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2. To use the metro to get to and from Barcelona Airport, you need to buy a special Airport metro ticket or the Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
The T-Casual ticket is now a virtual transport card, and you can only purchase it to work with the T-Mobilitat card. The T-Mobilitat card is a rechargeable contactless NFC card. You, therefore, need to first buy and issue the T-Mobilitat card and then buy and load a T-Casual pass onto it. The T-Mobilitat is a reusable card, so when you have used up your journeys on the T-Casual, you can recharge the same T-Mobilitat card with a new T-Casual card.
There are six variations of the T-Casual ticket, one for each of the zones. For most tourist visits, a zone one ticket is enough since this will cover all of the city centre. However, if you plan to go somewhere on the outskirts or completely outside the city, you may need to buy tickets for multiple zones.
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T10 ticket validity
The T10 ticket was replaced by the T-Casual ticket on 1 January 2020. The T-Casual ticket is a multi-use transport ticket that can be used for 10 journeys on the metro, FGC (train lines), buses, trams, and RENFE (Spanish railways) in Barcelona. The ticket costs €12.15 for Zone 1, which includes the main city centre areas. Zone 1 covers the entire centre and even the journey from the airport.
The T-Casual ticket is valid for 75 minutes per journey and can be shared with other travellers, but not on the same journey. The ticket is valid on the RENFE train to and from Barcelona Airport to the city centre, the TMB No. 46 Airport bus, and the Airport NitBus N17. It is important to note that the T-Casual ticket is not valid at the airport metro stops Aeroport T1 or Aeroport T2, nor on the Aerobus express bus.
For tourists, an alternative option is the HolaBCN travel card, which offers unlimited journeys on the Metro, Tram, buses, and FGC local trains.
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HolaBCN travel card
The Hola Barcelona Travel Card (HolaBCN card) is a travel pass that allows you to travel an unlimited number of times on the Barcelona public transport system. The pass is valid for 48, 72, 96 or 120 consecutive hours of travel after you use it for the first time. The HolaBCN card can be purchased online in advance of your trip and includes transport to and from Barcelona Airport on the metro to the city centre. The public transport covered by the HolaBCN card includes the metro, the bus (TMB buses), the Montjuïc Cable Car, the Montjuïc funicular, the tram (TRAM), the urban railway (FGC trains, in zone 1), and the regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya trains, in zone 1). The night buses are not included in the HolaBCN card.
The HolaBCN card is a good option for tourists as it is simple to use and provides unlimited journeys on the transport network. The card is also included in the Barcelona Essentials Pass, which provides admission to top attractions in Barcelona, such as the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell by Gaudi, as well as an audio guide and interactive maps.
The T-Casual ticket is another option for tourists, which is a virtual transport card that can be purchased to work with the T-Mobilitat card. This card provides 10 journeys on the transport system and is valid indefinitely within a year. However, the T-Casual ticket cannot be used for the metro stops Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2, or the Aerobus express bus, and is therefore not valid for transport to and from the airport. For tourists wanting to use the metro to get to and from the airport, the HolaBCN card is a better option.
The Hola Barcelona website also offers various trips and tours to discover Barcelona's most iconic sights, including a trip to the mountain of Montserrat, the Theatre Museum of Dalí, and Girona.
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Transport zones in Barcelona
Barcelona's transport network is divided into six zones, with Zone 1 being the most central and Zone 6 the outermost. Zone 1 encompasses Barcelona's city centre and covers most of the city's main tourist attractions, including the Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Battlo, and FC Barcelona. The zone numbers increase as you move further out from the centre, with Zone 6 being in the suburbs. The zoning system is used to calculate transport fares, similar to the London Underground, with the cost of tickets depending on the distance travelled.
Barcelona International Airport (BCN Airport) is included in Zone 1. However, it is important to note that a special metro ticket is required to travel to and from the airport. The T-Casual ticket, which offers 10 journeys in Zone 1 on the metro, FGC, and TMB buses, tram, and RENFE, cannot be used on the metro to the airport. It is valid for travel to the airport on the RENFE train, the TMB No. 46 Airport bus, and the Airport NitBus N17.
For tourists, it is recommended to purchase the HolaBCN travel card, which offers unlimited journeys on the Metro, Tram, buses, and FGC local trains. This card is more straightforward to use than the T-Casual ticket and is more geared towards tourists. Another option is the Barcelona Essentials Pass, which includes unlimited public transport, tickets to top attractions, an audio guide with interactive maps, and a 10% discount coupon.
It is worth noting that the T-Mobilitat card, a new type of contactless NFC transport card, is now active in Barcelona. This card allows users to load other transport cards onto it. To purchase a T-Casual ticket, one must first acquire the T-Mobilitat card and then load the T-Casual onto it. The T-Mobilitat card is reusable, so after the journeys on the T-Casual are used up, a new T-Casual card can be loaded onto the same T-Mobilitat card.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Barcelona Airport is in Zone 1. However, it's important to note that the T-Casual ticket cannot be used for the metro stops Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2. You would need to buy a special airport metro ticket for these stops.
The T-Casual ticket is valid on the RENFE train to and from Barcelona Airport to the city centre, as well as the TMB No. 46 Airport bus and the Airport NitBus N17. It offers 10 journeys for the price of €12.15.
You can take the train R2 or R2N to get to the city centre from the airport. You can also use the T-Casual ticket on these trains.
