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Is there Uber in Barcelona, Spain?

Written by Nick Whitfield
7 Sep 2020
Is there Uber in Barcelona, Spain?

Uber has been banned for a few years now in Barcelona to help protect the existing taxi fleet and generally encourage visitors to use public transport. We think it's best to get around the city on foot but if you need powered transport for any reason here are the 6 best ways to get around Barcelona when you don’t want to walk.

Tram

Tram

Tram



Best for access to main tourist spots.

The average ticket price per person is €2.40 single

See www.tram.cat for more info

Metro

Metro

Metro



Also known as the tube/subway, with 8 metro lines the city is well covered.

The average ticket price per person is €2.40 single

See Hola Card for more info

FGC (trains)

FGC (trains)

FGC (trains)



This is best for exploring outside of the city.

The average ticket price per person is €2.40 single

See www.fgc.cat for more info

Bus

Bus

Bus



With 1000 buses running a good frequent service works well for many locals.

The average ticket price per person is €2.40 single

See www.tmb.cat

Taxi

Taxi

Taxi



With 11,000 yellow and black taxis, these are easy to pick up but not cheap.

See www.taxi.amb.cat for more info

Bicycle

Bicycle

Bicycle



My favorite way to get around if you are a confident rider, bicycles can be rented around the city.

See www.Barcelonarentabike.com for more info