The best apps to get around Barcelona

In this article, we explain the applications you can use to move around the city of Barcelona without complications, Hola Barcelona takes you there!

23/10/2024
The best apps to get around Barcelona

Barcelona is a vibrant city full of life, but getting around can be quite a challenge if you don’t have the right tools. Fortunately, there are apps that can help you move around easily.

Travel easily with the Hola Barcelona app

Are you visiting Barcelona? The Hola Barcelona App is your perfect companion for getting around the city. With an intuitive and functional design, it offers you all the necessary information about public transport in Barcelona. Discover some of its most notable features:

  • Quick access to public transport: You can check all the information about the city’s transport to plan your journeys accurately, without having to wait too long. Choose the mode of transport that best fits your travel plans according to how you want to get around.
  • Buy tickets and passes: Forget about queuing! With the app, you can buy your tickets and passes quickly and securely. This will save you time and allow you to focus on enjoying your visit to the city. You’ll purchase the transport tickets that best meet your needs and at the best price.
  • Customized routes: It allows you to plan personalized routes according to your preferences. Enter your starting point and destination, and the app will provide you with the best options to get there, including transport combinations.
  • Must-see places: Don’t miss any corner of Barcelona! Locate and discover the most emblematic places to make your visit to the city complete.

How to buy tickets from the app

The first step is to install the app on your mobile. Once you are inside the application, you will find a specific section dedicated to purchasing tickets and transport cards. Here you can select the type of ticket you need, such as the popular Hola Barcelona Travel Card, which is perfect if you want to travel unlimited for several days. You can choose cards for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days, depending on the duration of your stay in the city.

After selecting the ticket, you can customize your purchase by indicating the number of cards you need and the duration. All of this is displayed very clearly so you can see the total cost before proceeding with the payment. Once you are sure of your selection, you can easily pay with a credit or debit card through the secure payment gateway that the application offers.

After completing the purchase, your ticket will be automatically loaded into the application, or you will receive a QR code that you can use when taking the metro, bus, or other means of transport such as the Montjuïc Cable Car and the Barcelona Tourist Bus.

You will always have your tickets and exchange vouchers accessible on your mobile, and you can forget about carrying printed copies or having to locate them in your email account. Once you are ready to start moving around Barcelona, you just need to activate the ticket through the application or scan the QR code at the designated readers in the stations. With this, you can enjoy easy and hassle-free access.

And if you want to learn more about the popular Hola Barcelona Travel Card, here we explain everything you need to know!

The Hola Barcelona app is your perfect companion for getting around the city / Photo: holabarcelona.com
The popular Hola Barcelona Travel Card is perfect if you want to travel unlimited for several days / Photo: holabarcelona.com

Want more? Discover the TMB App!

The mobile application of Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) offers users various practical functions that make it easier to get around the city using public transport.

Regular users of public transport in Barcelona and its metropolitan area can use the TMB App to find public transport and bicycle solutions, utilize T-mobilitat, and make all the inquiries necessary to plan their journeys throughout Barcelona and the metropolitan area. They can also quickly check the status of their favorite lines and stops and search for the nearest stations and stops with the new integrated ddTag scanner.

With the TMB App, you can travel in a multimodal and more sustainable way throughout the metropolitan area / Photo: TMB

With these applications, getting around Barcelona becomes a much easier and more practical experience. Whatever mode of transport you prefer, you’re sure to find the one that best fits your needs, Hola Barcelona takes you there!