Can you tap your card on Barcelona buses?


Can you tap your card on Barcelona buses? A ticket valid for a single TMB bus journey. This is an individual non-integrated ticket. Single bus tickets are fully digital. You can purchase and validate them on the bus by contactless bank card (also mobile or smartwatch).


Should I use card or cash in Barcelona?

Credit and debit cards are used commonly here, so you'll be able to get around mostly with card if you'd like. (Taxis accept credit cards too!) But just be aware that if you're using a debit card to get money out of an ATM that's out of network, the additional fee is generally around €5.


How do you pay for public transport in Barcelona?

At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.


Can you pay by card on Spanish buses?

If you do not have a ticket, you can validate on board with your bank card. Remember you can purchase tickets and travel cards and that there are also ticket machines at different bus stops.