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Where can I buy train tickets in Barcelona?

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Olivia House

Published Mar 05, 2026

Where can I buy train tickets in Barcelona?

Tickets at Barcelona Sants station (sometimes called 'Sants Estació' or 'Estació Sants') can be purchased online, via telephone, from ticket machines or from ticket booths. It will depend on the sort of journey that you are taking as to whether all ticket purchase options will be available to you.

Considering this, where can I buy public transport tickets in Barcelona?

At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.

Additionally, where can I buy Metro tickets in Barcelona? You can buy individual tickets at the ticket machines. The Barcelona metro ticket price is 2.40 euros.

Similarly one may ask, where can I buy Renfe tickets?

Trainline is the official reseller of Renfe, the company that operates the trains in Spain. Trainline sells Renfe tickets for the same price as the Spanish carrier. Trainline doesn't charge you any additional fee or commission. You will pay the same price you would pay for buying your tickets on Renfe's website.

Should I buy train tickets in advance Spain?

Seniors over 60: In most cases the best advice for a visitor to Spain making one or two pre-planned train trips is to forget being senior, just go online in advance and buy a cheap advance-purchase fare, which is up to 60% cheaper than the flexible price whatever your age.

How do you pay for bus in Barcelona?

Buy your ticket or travel card before getting on the bus

Single bus tickets are fully digital. You can purchase them at TMB App and validate them with the bus qr code. On some TMB bus lines, you can also purchase and validate the single bus ticket by contactless bank card. and TMB App.

How much does a bus ride cost in Barcelona?

The classic single ticket is the right ticket for you, if you want to use the public transport rarely. With the single ticket you can e.g. take a ride on a TMB city bus or use the metro. The current price (2021) for the single ticket is EUR 2.40. You can buy it at the ticket vending machines.

How do you pay for the metro in Barcelona?

Metro And Bus Tickets

Much better is to buy a travel card such as the T-Casual, or the travel and discount card called the Barcelona Card.

How much is public transport in Barcelona?

Barcelona Card Express (2 days)
TYPE OF TICKETTICKET PRICE IN 2020INTEGRATED / NOT INTEGRATED
Barcelona Card 3-day children€22Unlimited journeys
Barcelona Card 4-day adult€56Unlimited journeys
Barcelona Card 4-day children€28Unlimited journeys
Barcelona Card 5-day adult€61Unlimited journeys

How do I get from Barcelona airport to city Centre?

The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre. Travel time approximately 25 minutes. You can catch the train from Clot, Passeig de Gràcia , or Barcelona Sants (otherwise known as Sants Estació) The name of the stop you want for the airport is Aeropuerto.

How can I buy Renfe tickets online?

Where can I buy the ticket?
  1. On Renfe's website. If you purchase your tickets at renfe.com you will be able to access all the offers with no administration fees.
  2. At Renfe Ticket. Purchase through Renfe Ticket quickly and easily and without administration fees.
  3. Through telephone sales.
  4. Travel agencies.

How do I access Renfe WIFI?

How to Connect to Wi-Fi on Renfe Ave Trains
  1. Turn on Wi-Fi on your device and choose the network “PlayRenfe”.
  2. You should get a sign-in popup immediately; if you don't, open your web browser and go to any web page and it should open.
  3. Choose your language.
  4. Choose Access PlayRenfe.

How much is a Renfe train pass?

It is single-person, personalised and non-transferable. Validity: 1 calendar month from the time of purchase. The validity dates are printed on the pass. Available at Station Ticket Offices or Cercanías Self-Service Machines.

Our fares.

AreasPrices
1/2 Areas28,90 €
3 Areas36,70 €
4 Areas59,15
5 Areas68,70 €

Are trains in Spain expensive?

Classes & Costs

Tickets for AVE trains are by far the most expensive. A one-way trip in 2nd class from Madrid to Barcelona (on which route only AVE trains run) could cost as much as €108 (it could work out significantly cheaper if you book well in advance).

How do you travel around Spain by train?

Travelling by train

The best way to travel long distances in Spain is to book the high-speed train or AVE (Alta Velocidad) which run between most major cities. A train ride from Barcelona to Madrid covers some 500km (311 miles) in just 2hrs 40 minutes, while a train from Madrid to Seville takes around the same time.

How much is a train ticket in Madrid?

Single Tickets
TypesTICKETSPRICE
SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEYMetro Zone AUp to 5 stations 1.50 € 6 stations 1,60 € 7 stations 1.70 € 8 stations 1,80 € 9 stations 1,90 € 10 stations or more 2,00 €
SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEYMetroNorte1,50 €
SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEYMetroEste1,50 €
SINGLE TICKETS 1 JOURNEYMetroSur1,50 €

What does Renfe stand for?

Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles

Does Renfe have WIFI?

Renfe-SNCF trains offer a free Wi-Fi connection for all passengers.

Does Barcelona metro run all night?

Barcelona Metro schedule

Start: at 5.00 hours; continuous service throughout Saturday to Sunday night. Continuous service throughout Saturday to Sunday night; end: at 24.00 on Sunday. The final time refers to when the last train leaves the terminal station at each end of every metro line.

Is Uber available in Barcelona?

That said, Uber currently isn't fully-operating in Barcelona. You can rent a short-term car rental in Barcelona via the Uber app. It's a ride-share feature where you rent a car and drive it to another part of the city and then parks it and you're done.

Does Barcelona have a subway system?

Here in Barcelona, the most popular way to get around town is via metro. Operated by TMB (Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona), locals tend to prefer the metro for its easy-to-use system, low fares, and frequency of trains.

How much is the train from Santa Susanna to Barcelona?

Its really easy getting the train from Santa Susanna, takes about an hour and goes along the coast so sea view most of the way. It cost about 33 euros return for 2 adults and 2 children, got off at Playa de Catalunya, which is where you can get on a tourist bus easily or wander about.

Can you use contactless on Barcelona Metro?

The T-Mobilitat travelcard will be a contactless and reusable device. The card will have a smart chip incorporated into the card that enables the more advanced and intelligent features of the card over a regular ticket. The T-Mobilitat travelcard will be valid for public transport for the entire Catalunya region.

How do you use Metro?

How to Ride Metro Rail
  1. Get to your station. Arrive 10 minutes early and wait for your train to arrive.
  2. Pay with TAP. Buy a TAP card and load fare at the TAP vending machine.
  3. Board the Train. Wait for train to make a complete stop and stand behind the yellow line.
  4. Enjoy the Ride.
  5. Exit the Train.

How do you get around Barcelona?

Getting around the city
  1. Metro, FGC and Tram. Public transport such as the metro, tram and FGC are the quickest, simplest and most convenient way of getting around Barcelona.
  2. Bus.
  3. Getting around by bike.
  4. Getting around by taxi.
  5. Park your car.
  6. ZBE Rondes de Barcelona.

How much does taxi cost in Barcelona?

How much is the taxi fare in Barcelona? The basic fee is €2.15, the kilometer price is €1.13. For standing and waiting time, €22.10 is charged per hour.

What part of Barcelona should I stay in?

If you prefer neighbourhood living, then the northern district of Gràcia is the best place to stay in Barcelona. It still retains a genuine small-town atmosphere and, unlike some districts in the city, has a real soul. The area is still very much the liberal, almost bohemian, stronghold it was in the 19th century.

Is public transport expensive in Spain?

Taxis and ride-sharing services in Spain

Public transport in Spain is quite affordable and reasonably efficient in most cities.

Where does the AVE train go in Spain?

The AVE is the high-speed train service in Spain. With most services running from Madrid (and a few going north from Barcelona), you can now reach Seville, Valencia, Malaga, and Cordoba (as well as travel between Madrid and Barcelona) quicker than you could fly.

Is Renfe Spain Pass worth it?

In the end, the pass is worth it. Once you complete the purchase, you will receive an electronic pass that can be printed to use during your trip. There is a second Renfe site where you can book (it's a mystery why).