How to Get to Barcelona's Most Visited Places by Public Transport: Metro, Bus, and Barcelona Bus Turístic

How to get to Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, Montjuïc, El Born, Spotify Camp Nou, Tibidabo, and Barceloneta? Discover the best routes by metro, bus, and Barcelona Bus Turístic. Hola Barcelona takes you there!

26/08/2026
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Are you visiting Barcelona and don't know which metro line to take to get to Sagrada Família, how to go up to Montjuïc, or what is the best way to reach Tibidabo?

Barcelona has a public transport network that allows you to easily reach the city's main monuments, neighborhoods, and points of interest. The metro is one of the fastest options for moving between districts, while the Barcelona Bus Turístic connects many of the most iconic spots on a single route.

This guide explains how to get to Barcelona's most visited places, including key metro connections, TMB bus lines, and Barcelona Bus Turístic stops.

How to Get to Sagrada Família

Sagrada Família is one of Barcelona's most visited monuments and is very well connected by public transport.

How to get there:

Metro: Sagrada Família (L2, L5).

Bus: D50, H10, 19, 33, 34.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: Sagrada Família stop (Blue Route).
 

Image of the soaring towers and facade of the Sagrada Família basilica against a blue sky.

How to Get to Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, and Casa Amatller

Passeig de Gràcia concentrates three of Antoni Gaudí's and Modernism's greatest masterworks: Casa Batlló, La Pedrera - Casa Milà, and Casa Amatller.

How to get there:

Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller:

  • Metro: Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4).
  • Bus: 7, 22, 24, V15, H10.
  • Barcelona Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera (Blue and Red Routes).

La Pedrera:

  • Metro: Diagonal (L3, L5).
  • Bus: 7, 22, 24, V15, H10.
  • Barcelona Bus Turístic: Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera (Blue and Red Routes).

Com arribar a Montjuïc

Montjuïc hosts some of Barcelona's most important cultural and tourist venues, such as the MNAC, the Fundació Joan Miró, the Olympic Ring, and Montjuïc Castle.

How to get there:

Metro: Paral·lel (L2, L3) + Montjuïc Funicular.

Bus: 55, 150.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: MNAC, Fundació Joan Miró, Anella Olímpica (Red Route).

The area is large and hilly. Therefore, combining the Hola Barcelona Travel Card with the Montjuïc Cable Car is the most comfortable way to explore Montjuïc.
 

Image of a red cable car cabin hovering over the green landscape of Montjuïc hill with the city in the background.

How to Get to La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter

La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and Plaça de Catalunya form one of Barcelona's main historic and tourist centers, and reaching them by public transport is very easy.

How to get there:

Metro: Catalunya (L1, L3), Liceu (L3), Drassanes (L3).

Bus: 59, V13, V15.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: Plaça de Catalunya (Red and Blue Routes).

From here, you can easily continue on foot to La Boqueria market, the Barcelona Cathedral, or Plaça de Sant Jaume.

How to Get to El Born and Santa Maria del Mar

El Born is one of the best areas to discover medieval Barcelona. Here you will find the Picasso Museum, Santa Maria del Mar, and El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria.

How to get there:

Metro: Jaume I (L4), Arc de Triomf (L1).

Bus: V15, V17, H14, 47, 120.
 

Image of the gothic facade and entrance of the Santa Maria del Mar basilica in El Born

How to Get to Spotify Camp Nou

If you want to visit Spotify Camp Nou, you can easily reach it from various points in Barcelona.

How to get there:

Metro: Collblanc (L5, L9 Sud), Badal (L5), Maria Cristina (L3).

Bus: H8, D20, V3, 59, 113.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: Camp Nou (Blue Route).

The e Hola Barcelona Travel Card is especially practical if you combine this visit with other areas of the city, as you can take multiple metro and bus rides without buying a new ticket each time.

How to Get to Tibidabo

Tibidabo is one of Barcelona's best viewpoints and hosts the Tibidabo Amusement Park and the Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

How to get there:

FGC: Peu del Funicular + Cuca de Llum funicular.

Bus: T2C Tibidabo, 196.

Barcelona Bus Turístic: Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo (Blue Route).


 

Vista aèria del Tibidabo

What is the Best Way to Move Around Barcelona?

The best option depends on the type of visit you want to make.

If you want to move like a local, visit different neighborhoods, and use public transport as often as needed, the e Hola Barcelona Travel Card  allows unlimited rides for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours on the TMB metro and bus network, as well as other included services. It also includes the metro journey between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and the city center.

If you prefer an initial panoramic overview of Barcelona connecting the main tourist landmarks directly, the Barcelona Bus Turístic is a great alternative. You can hop on and hop off at the various stops along its routes and discover the city's highlights at your own pace.

A Tip to Organize Your Route Better

Before starting your day, group your visits by area. For example, you can combine Sagrada Família and Passeig de Gràcia, dedicate a full day to Montjuïc, or explore La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter, and El Born together on the same route.

This way, you'll walk less, make better use of your time, and choose the transport pass that best fits your trip.

Plan your route, move effortlessly around Barcelona, and discover the city without wasting time figuring out how to get to each spot. Hola Barcelona takes you there!