Buses and Trams

TMB Buses

All Buses Are Accessible

Every TMB bus in Barcelona is a low-floor vehicle equipped with a manual ramp (rampa). This means 100% of the bus network is accessible to wheelchair users. With over 100 bus routes covering the entire city, buses are often the most flexible accessible transport option, especially for reaching destinations not served by the metro.

How to Board

1. Wait at the bus stop near the front or middle door. The designated wheelchair boarding door is the middle door on most buses.
2. When the bus arrives, signal to the driver that you need the ramp. You can wave or press the wheelchair button on the outside of the bus near the middle door (marked with the wheelchair symbol).
3. The driver will deploy the ramp manually from inside the cabin. On newer buses, the bus also lowers (kneeling function) to reduce the step height.
4. Board and position yourself in the designated wheelchair space near the middle door. The space has a backrest panel, handrails, and seat belts. Secure your wheelchair facing backward against the backrest.

Priority Spaces

The wheelchair space on the bus is shared with passengers using strollers and walkers. Wheelchair users always have priority. If the space is occupied by a stroller, the driver will ask that person to fold the stroller or move. Most buses have space for one wheelchair user, while articulated (longer) buses can accommodate two.

Audio and Visual Announcements

All TMB buses have audio and visual next-stop announcements. Screens inside the bus display the upcoming stop name, and an automated voice announces it in Catalan and Spanish. This makes it easy to track your stop even if you cannot see out the windows.

Useful Bus Routes for Tourists

Several routes pass major tourist areas and run frequently:

• V15 and V17: Run along the waterfront to Barceloneta beach and the Port area.
• 24: Connects Placa de Catalunya to Park Guell, a key Gaudi attraction.
• 46: Runs from Placa d'Espanya up to Montjuic, passing MNAC and the Olympic facilities.
• 120: Provides a loop around the Montjuic hill, useful for reaching the castle and gardens.
• H10: A horizontal line crossing the Eixample district, connecting many modernist architecture sites.

Night Buses (Nitbus)

Barcelona's night bus network, called Nitbus, operates when the metro is closed (approximately midnight to 5:00 AM). All Nitbus routes are numbered with an "N" prefix and radiate out from Placa de Catalunya. All Nitbus vehicles are low-floor with ramps, just like daytime buses. Key routes include:

• N9 and N11: Cover the main La Rambla and waterfront area.
• N1 and N2: Run along the Diagonal corridor.
• N17: Connects the city center to the airport area.

Trams

Two Networks

Barcelona has two tram networks, both operated by TRAM:

• Trambaix (T1, T2, T3): Runs along Avinguda Diagonal from the western edge of the city toward Baix Llobregat. Useful for reaching the western suburbs and the Fira convention center area.
• Trambesos (T4, T5, T6): Runs from the eastern side of Diagonal toward Sant Adria de Besos. Serves the Forum area and Diagonal Mar shopping center.

In November 2024, the first phase of a connection between the two networks opened, adding new stations including Monumental, Sicilia, and Verdaguer along the Diagonal.

Fully Accessible

All Barcelona trams are fully accessible. Key features:

• Level boarding: Tram floors align with the platform at every stop, allowing wheelchair users to roll on and off without a ramp in most cases.
• Platform gap: The gap between the tram and platform is typically 2 to 4 cm, manageable for most wheelchair users.
• Wheelchair spaces: Each tram has two designated wheelchair spaces with backrest panels and securing straps.
• Audio and visual announcements: Every stop is announced by voice and displayed on interior screens.

How to Board

1. Wait at the tram stop on the raised platform area.
2. When the tram arrives, the doors open automatically at floor level.
3. Roll directly onto the tram through the wide double doors. No ramp deployment is needed at most stops because of level boarding.
4. In rare cases where the platform is slightly lower, press the wheelchair assistance button on the outside of the tram. The driver can deploy a bridging plate if needed.

Tickets

Buses and trams use the same integrated ticket system as the metro. The T-Casual (10 trips, 13.00 euros for Zone 1) works on all TMB buses, trams, metro, FGC, and RENFE Rodalies. You can also use a single ticket (2.55 euros) or an Hola BCN! tourist pass. See our Metro guide for full ticket details.

Buy tickets at metro stations or use the TMB app. On buses, you can tap your contactless bank card or T-mobilitat card on the validator when boarding.