Barcelona International Airport, also known as El Prat, is a major transport hub and fields flights from all over Europe. The airport is only about 14 km away from the city center. Airport transfers can be arranged for groups, taxis are available but expensive. A cheap and fast option is the half-hourly RENFE R2 Nord suburban train line calling at Sants (travel time is 18 min).
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Transport in Barcelona
Information on all forms of public transport in Barcelona: underground, trains, maps, tickets, taxis, railway station, buses, from airport, tourist bus, etc. A collection of illustrated articles on how to get into and around Barcelona city. The Barcelona Card features unlimited free travel on public transport and free admission and discounts at around 100 visitor attractions. The card is available for purchase for periods of between 2 and 5 days.
The metro can take you to many places. Stations are marked on most maps; every station has a detailed scheme of exits to the city. 1- to 5-day public transport tickets are available which allow unlimited travel on the metro and bus networks.
The double-decker Barcelona Bus Turístic is the most convenient way to discover Barcelona's most interesting and attractive sights. You can get on and off the Bus Turistic as many times and for as long as you like at any of the 44 tour stops.
Barceloneta Bikes. One of the cheapest places to rent a bike in the city. Very close to the harbor and the beaches, this company has different kinds of bikes you can choose to rent, but it doesn't organize tours.
Parking around all major tourist destinations is costly (€1.5-2.5/hour, €20/day) and the spaces are difficult to navigate, as there are several classes of public parking space, with complicated rules for each class.
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