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General Information » Getting Around » Tram

Trams (www.trambcn.com / 90 219 32 75) are a recent addition to the integrated public transportation network, with three lines running along parts of Diagonal and near Parc de la Ciutadella. Single-fare tickets are €1.25 and can be bought at vending machines at Tram stops. They need to be validated onboard and can be used as bus and Metro transfers.



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Barcelona Explorer
Series: Complete Residents Guides