The Metro system in Barcelona is fantastic! Coupled with the bus system, it eliminates any other means of transportation needed in the city (though I wouldn’t want to live without my bike!)

Be extremely cautious of your wallet, purse, backpack, travel bag and pockets while walking through the Metro especially if you have a travel bag with you. Meaning – keep your hand on the zip, opening flap, etc. Professional pickpockets operate around the clock and prey on tourists and travelers and are so slick you will never even notice them around you.

Metro operating times:

Monday to Thursday, Sundays and public holidays:
Metro open from 05.00 to 24.00

Fridays and days before public holidays: 
Metro open from 05.00 to 02.00

Saturdays:
Metro open 24 hour non-stop

December 24th:
Closes at 23:00

Click here for downloadable/printable Barcelona Metro map