Barcelona Transport Fare Calculator: Find the Best Ticket
🚇 Barcelona Transport Fare Calculator
Find the cheapest way to travel around Barcelona.
🧭 How the Barcelona Transport Fare Calculator Works
This free Barcelona Transport Fare Calculator helps you quickly figure out which ticket saves you the most money.
Just enter how many days you’ll be in the city, how often you’ll use public transport each day, and which zone you’ll travel in (more about the zones below).
You’ll instantly see a breakdown of the best ticket options based on your input.
Barcelona Transport Fare Calculator compares popular passes like Hola BCN, T-casual, and single tickets. It also shows total costs, so you don’t have to do any math.
It’s designed for travelers, but locals can use it too.
You’ll get honest pros and cons from my own personal experience living in Barcelona and using the public transport extensively for each option, so you can choose what fits your trip best.
No confusing charts = no unused journeys = no wasted money.
🎟️ Types of Barcelona Transport Tickets Explained
Barcelona offers a few different ticket types depending on how often you plan to use public transport.
The Hola BCN travel card is a popular choice for tourists. It gives you unlimited metro, bus, and tram rides for 2 to 5 days, and includes airport transfers.
It’s the easiest option if you’re planning lots of sightseeing. But if you walk between sights, other options might be cheaper.
The T-casual is a 10-trip ticket. It’s not unlimited, but it’s flexible and usually works well for light or medium use over several days.
The ticket is magnetic and rechargeable, so don’t throw it away after you’ve used your 10 rides.
If you’re only taking a few trips, Single Tickets are simple but not very cost-effective.
Each ride costs more than double compared to the T-casual rides. Plus, you can’t transfer between different transport types with a single fare.
There are also T-usual and T-familiar passes, but these are better suited for residents or longer stays. For most travelers, the best value for money is the Hola BCN and T-casual tickets.
🚍 Zones and Travel Options in Barcelona
Barcelona’s public transport system is split into fare zones.
You’ll most probably only need Zone 1. This covers the entire city, including major sights like Sagrada Família, Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, and even the airport.
It also includes nearby towns like Castelldefels, Badalona, and Montgat.
If you’re staying in central Barcelona, all your travel will stay within this zone.
You’ll need Zone 2 and beyond if you want to explore further beaches and Catalan towns inland. Such tickets are perfect for day trips from Barcelona by train.
When using the Barcelona Transport Fare calculator, choose the zone based on where you’ll sleep and explore. If everything is in central Barcelona, Zone 1 is the right pick.
💡 Tip: For airport transfers, the Hola BCN pass covers the airport. T-casual and other regular zone-based tickets also work for the airport if you’re using the bus or the train. For the metro, you’ll need the Airport ticket (€5.70 for a single ride). And a ride on the Aerobus is not part of any of the tickets.
💰 Money-Saving Tips for Barcelona’s Public Transport
💡 One journey = metro + bus + tram, transfers within 75 minutes. Except for single tickets.
💡 Buy tickets online or at the vending machines to avoid tourist markup.
💡 Keep your ticket until you exit. Inspectors check regularly.
💡 T-casual and T-usual tickets are magnetic and rechargeable.
💡 You can pay a single fare with your bank card in buses. The machines are next to the driver.
💡 Consider getting the Barcelona Card if you plan on visiting several museums. It includes unlimited travel and entrance to 25+ attractions.
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