Barcelona Metro Prices – A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Introduction
Hello and welcome to Barcelona the lively and fast-paced city famous for its incredible history, impressive architecture and excellent food. If you intend to discover the wonderful city of Barcelona, riding the Barcelona Metro is your most efficient and cost-efficient way. In this guide we will show you how to deal with everything you need to know when it comes with Barcelona metro fare so that your journey will be easy.
Basic Ticket Options
Barcelona Metro gives the possibility to purchase different tickets to cover private travel:
Single Journey Ticket
The one-way single ticket is good for passengers who are passengers making a one way journey. It allows traveling from station A to B without any transfers. Price for single trip ticket is €2.20.
T10 Card
If you are planning lots of trips around the city, the T10 card is a good choice. It allows 10 single journeys (any transport into Zone 1, covering the whole city centre) The price of a T10 card is €10.20 which means you will save quite some money buying it, counting on compared to buying individual single tickets.
Hola BCN! Travel Card
For unlimited travel on the Barcelona Metro system and also buses, trams and local trains, Hola BCN! is the most practical option. It can be purchased for a duration of – 2, 3, 4, or 5 days – and gives unlimited travel facility for the chosen period. Pricelist is from €15.00 to €35.40 depending on longevity.
Additional Considerations
Here are a couple of other points to consider when planning your metro trip.
Zone Expansions
If you are going to travel beyond Zone 1, e.g. going to the airport or into surrounding towns, you’ll need to buy particular tickets or travel cards covering those extra zones. Please take a look at the zone map and choose the right ticket for your destination.
Card Validity
Nothing more important, always to check your ticket or Pass before you enter on to the metro platform. Check that you are on or slightly before the line indicated on the YODEL sign on the entrance platform. Lack of validation of your ticket may trigger fines if inspected by metro staff.
Children and Senior Fares
Children under 4 years old travel for free on the metro Barcelona. Besides, children from 4 to 12 years old get lower fares. Those aged 65 or older enjoy reduced ticket prices also. Please do not forget to produce necessary identification proof for age verification.
Conclusion
The Barcelona Metro is a great and a cheap way of getting around the city so you can get to and see all the famous sights that Barcelona has to see. Single ticket, T10 card or even with the Hola BCN! Travel Card, make your ticket purchases depending on your journeys and save time & money. Remember, check the zone requirements, verify your tickets, and claim any children and senior’s discounts. Enjoy your journey in Barcelona!
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