Barcelona
Spain ยท Autoritat del Transport Metropolitร (ATM รrea de Barcelona)
Barcelona offers strong fare and digital integration under the ATM umbrella, with T-mobilitat contactless covering 50+ operators across metro, bus, tram, FGC and Rodalies, and a TMB app that now bundles bike and scooter share. Physical interchange quality is mixed โ Sants is functional but tiring โ and combined with aggressive parking restrictions and a wide LEZ, the system strongly favours public transport over driving.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Wayfinding is consistent across modes with matching stop names and clear signage, yet major hubs like Sants require lengthy indoor transfers between co-located rail services despite progressive accessibility improvements.
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- Signage7/10
- Mode distance6/10
- Physical experience6/10
Barcelona's integrated T-mobilitat fare system eliminates interchange penalties across metro, bus, tram, and rail within 75 minutes, though contactless payment remains incomplete at metro entry points.
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- Single platform / contactless8/10
- Interchange penalty absence9/10
- Multimodal products9/10
TMB app provides multi-modal planning with real-time info covering metro, bus, tram, FGC, Rodalies and bike-share, complemented by strong Citymapper/Moovit/Google coverage, though some features require an account and Renfe integration in TMB is limited.
High-frequency metro and bus service eliminate the need for formal timed transfers in the core, while all-night NitBus and weekend metro operate on integrated fares, though mobility-app integration remains fragmented by separate subscriptions and residency restrictions.
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- Timed connections5/10
- Off-peak integration8/10
- MaaS reach7/10