Barcelona
Getting There/Around

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Getting There

By Air

The Barcelona Airport ( BCN ), ( http://www.barcelona-airport.com / +34 932 983 838 ) is located 6.2 miles southwest of the city and has over 32 airlines transporting visitors both domestically and internationally.

Adria Airways ( +38 61 369 13 04/ http://www.adria.si/ )
Aebal ( +34 97 171 77 18/ http://www.aebal.es/ )
Aer Lingus ( +34 902 502 737/ http://www.aerlingus.com/ )
Aeroflot ( +34 93 430 5880/ http://www.aeroflot.ru/ )
Air Algérie ( +34 93 216 0008/ http://www.airalgerie.dz/ )
Air Baltic ( +34 93 298 33 62/ http://www.airbaltic.com/ )
Air Berlin ( +34 902 320 737/ http://www.airberlin.com/ )
Air Dolomiti ( +34 93 379 3766/ http://www.airdolomiti.it/ )
Air Europa ( +34 93 298 3328/ http://www.air-europa.com/ )
Air France ( + 34 901 112 266/ http://www.airfrance.com/ )
Air Italy ( +35 62 364 53 00/ http://www.airitaly.it/ )
Air Littoral ( +34 902 901 493/ http://www.littoral-airlines.com/ )
Air Malta ( +34 93 318 0481/ http://www.airmalta.com/ )
Air Nostrum ( +34 902 400 500/ http://www.airnostrum.es/ )
Air One ( +39 06 488 80 069/ http://www.flyairone.it/ )
Alitalia ( +34 93 379 2562/ http://www.alitalia.com/ )
Austrian Airlines ( +34 902 257 000/ http://www.aua.com/us/eng/ )
British Airways ( +34 902 111 333/ http://www.britishairways.com/ )
CSA Czech Airlines ( +34 93 415 6046/ http://www.czechairlines.com/ )
Delta Airlines ( +34 934 782 300/ http://www.delta.com/ )
EasyJet ( +34 902 299 992/ http://www.easyjet.com/ )
Egyptair ( +34 93 301 7354/ http://www.egyptair.com.eg/ )
El-Al Israel ( +34 93 298 4339/ http://www.elal.co.il/ )
Finnair ( + 34 902 178 178/ http://www.finnair.com/ )
FlyGlobespan ( +34 902 400 069/ http://www.flyglobespan.com/ )
Iberia ( +34 902 400 500/ http://www.iberia.com/ )
Jet2.com ( +34 902 020 051 / http://www.jet2.com/ )
KLM ( +34 902 222 747/ http://www.klm.com/ )
LOT Polish Airlines ( +34 901 116 710/ http://www.lot.com/ )
Lufthansa ( +34 93 379 3766/ http://www.lufthansa.com/ )
Luxair ( +34 93 298 3625/ http://www.luxair.lu/ )
Meridiana ( +34 93 487 6386/ http://www.meridiana.it/ )
Monarch Airlines ( +34 800 099 260/ http://www.flymonarch.com/ )
Olympic Airways ( +34 93 478 2601/ http://www.olympicairlines.com/ )
Royal Air Maroc ( +34 93 301 8474/ http://www.royalairmaroc.com/ )
SAS Scandinavian Airlines ( +34 902 117 192/ http://www.scandinavian.net/ )
SN Brussels Airlines ( +34 902 901 492/ http://www.flysn.com/ )
Spanair ( +34 902 131 415/ http://www.spanair.com/ )
Swiss ( +34 901 116 712/ http://www.swiss.com/ )
TAP Air Portugal ( +351 707 205 700/ http://www.flytap.com/ )
Transavia ( +34 902 114 478/ http://www.transavia.com/ )
Turkish Airlines ( +34 93 298 4170/ http://www.turkishairlines.com/ )
Ukraine International ( +34 93 301 2363/ http://www.ukraine-international.com/ )
Virgin Express ( +34 93 226 6671/ http://www.virgin-express.com/ )
Vueling ( +34 93 378 78 78/ http://www.vueling.com/ )

By Train

Both domestic and international trains come and go to Barcelona. The main train station is Estació Sants ( +34 902 1575 07 ), 1.6 miles west of Las Ramblas. Direct overnight trains also connect from Paris, Geneva, Lisbon and Milan, as well as services from various French cities and across Spain. To find about short and long distance train trips, check the Spanish National Railway Network ( RENFE ) ( http://www.renfe.es/ ) website.

By Bus

Buses are a cheaper alternative to trains, though not so comfortable. Estació del Nord, the main inter-city bus station, is 0.9 miles northeast of Las Ramblas, close to Arc de Triomf metro. Check the Barcelona Local Transport Train, Metro, and Bus operator ( TMB ), ( http://www.tmb.net/ ) for specific information on all ground transportation.

By Boat

You can get to Barcelona by ferry via the Balearic Islands ( http://www.balearia.ferries.org/ ) and Italy. From the Balearics there are standard boats, on which you can get beds in cabins of up to four people and high-speed boats on which sleepers are not necessary.

By Car

Traveling by car is generally a good idea if you are looking to do some out-of-city sightseeing. The province has beautiful views to offer, and rental cars are a sure-fire way to get where you want for a fixed price.

Avis ( +34 932 983 600/ http://www.avis.es/ )
Europcar ( +34 093 7276851/ http://www.europcar.com/ )
Hertz ( +34 932 983 637/ http://www.hertz.es/ )
National ATESA ( +34 932 983 433/ http://www.atesa.es/ )
Sol-Mar ( +34 934 788 795/ http://www.solmar.es/ )

Getting Around

Barcelona's extensive public transportation system makes it possible to visit without a car. The TMB system ( local transport, bus, train, tram and metro http://www.tmb.net/ ) is the city's major public transportation source. For train, metro and tram times, bus schedules, and tourist travel passes, this site is most helpful in planning that trip to the museum or movie. The Spanish National Railway Network ( RENFE ) ( http://www.renfe.es/ ) website also contains information about alternative local train routes that connect the most visited places of Barcelona.