Getting around

Getting Around Barcelona with Kids

Airport transfers, family travel passes and discounts, taxis with child seats and getting around with a pushchair.

Airport: 25–35 minutes to the centre by taxi, transfer or Aerobús.
Under-4s: Travel free on the metro, buses and trams.
Pushchairs: Most metro stations have lifts, and every city bus is step-free.
Taxis: Most don’t carry child seats, so pre-book one if you need it.
To the beach by boat: The Bus Nàutic electric boat goes from the Columbus Monument to Barceloneta beach in 10 minutes, with tickets from €1.90.

How to Get Around with Kids

City Passes & Cards

Compare Barcelona’s family city pass, family travel card and T-mobilitat: what each includes, children’s prices and family discounts.

Airport

Train, metro, Aerobús, taxi or a private transfer with child seats: ways into the city from Barcelona airport with kids.

Baby equipment

Hire pushchairs, car seats, travel cots and more in Barcelona, delivered to your hotel, apartment or the airport.

Public transport

How Barcelona’s metro, buses and trams work for families, and which transport ticket to buy.

Taxis

Child-seat rules, booking tips and when a taxi is the easiest way to get around Barcelona with kids.

Accessibility

Lifts, step-free stations and practical tips for getting around Barcelona with a pushchair.

Under-4s go free

Free Zoo, Tibidabo, Aquarium, boat trip and more, plus unlimited transport, for 3 to 5 days.

From €72

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Under-4s go free

Explore the whole city on an open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Red and blue routes, for 24 or 48 hours.

From €29.70

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