Service disrumption

La Mercè returns to fill our streets, parks and squares. Music, tradition, street art and a festive atmosphere from 23 to 26 September. Plan your journey to get everywhere you need to by public transport!

Disruptions due to bus strike

There could be disruptions from Thursday, 22 September to Friday, 30 September, owing to a call for a bus strike, depending on its follow-up.

+info: https://www.tmb.cat/en/-/avis-vaga-bus-setembre

Metro operating hours

The metro service will be operating an extended timetable, with trains running continuously from 5 am on 23 September until midnight on 26 September.

Map of the main areas of La Mercè activities

Events and activities during the La Mercè festivities on Google Maps.

Areas of the city that will be hosting events and activities during the La Mercè festivities and how to get there by public transport are detailed below:

Parc de la Ciutadella

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes D20, D50, H14, H16, V19, V21, V27, 19, 59, 120 and 136.
• Metro: going down to the Barceloneta, Ciutadella / Vila Olímpica (L4), Arc de Triomf and Marina (L1).

Parc de la Trinitat

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes V31, V33, 11, 60, 62, 76, 96, 97, 126 and 133 .
• Metro: going down to the Trinitat Vella and Baró de Viver (L1).

Castell de Montjuic

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Route 150 de bus (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc).
• Metro: going down to the Espanya (L1/L3) and Take the 150 route 150 de bus, or going down to the Paral·lel (L2/L3) and take the funicular to Montjuïc.

Moll de la Fusta

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: routes D20, H14, V13, V15, V17, 47, 59 and 120.
• Metro: going down to the Drassanes (L3) and Barceloneta (L4).

Antiga fàbrica Damm

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes D50, V23, 33 and 34.
• Metro: going down to the Sant Pau | Dos de Maig (L5).

Palauet Albéniz

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes 13, 55 and 150.
• Metro: going down to the Espanya (L1/L3).

Parc de Joan Miró

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 52, 91 and 109.
• Metro: going down to the Espanya (L1/L3) or Tarragona (L3).

La Rambla

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes D50, H16, V13, V15, 55 and 59.
• Metro: going down to the Catalunya (L1/L3) or Liceu (L3).

Passeig de Gràcia

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes H10, H12, V15, 7, 22, 24 and 54.
• Metro: going down to the Passeig de Gràcia (L2/L3/L4) or Catalunya (L1/L3).

Disruptions to bus service:

• Date: Sunday, 25 September.
• Time: from 6.30 am. to 11.30 pm., approximately.
• Bus routes affected that will either be diverted or operate a limited route: D50, H10, V15, 7, 19, 22, 24 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (red and blue route).

Plaça de Sant Jaume

Transport recommendations:

• Metro: going down to the Jaume I (L4).

Bogatell Beach

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: routes H16, V27, 6, 26, 36 and 92.
• Metro: going down to the (L4), Poblenou (L4) or Bogatell (L4)

Barceloneta Beach

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: routes D20, V13, V15, 39, 45, 59 and 120.
• Metro: going down to the Barceloneta (L4) or Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica (L4)

Calle de Martí i Franquès

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: routes H6, V1, 7 and 33.
• Metro: going down to the Palau Reial(L3).

Teatre Grec

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: routes 55 and 150.
• Metro: going down to the Paral·lel (L2/L3) and take the Funicular de Montjuïc (https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/otros-transportes-tmb/funicular-montjuic).

Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina

Transport recommendations:

• Bus: Routes D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 52, 91 and 109.
• Metro: going down to the Espanya (L1/L3).

Disruptions to bus service:

• Date: from Tuesday 20 to 26 September.
• Bus routes affected that will either be diverted or operate a limited route: D20, H12, H16, 13, 46, 52, 65, 79, 150 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (red and blue route).

The La Mercè Parade

The La Mercè Parade will be held on Saturday 24 September at 6 pm, and the route will run between C. Pelai and Plaça Sant Jaume.

Disruptions to the bus service::

• Time: There will be disruption between 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm approximately.
• Lines affected whose routes will be diverted or limited: D50, H16, V13, V15, V17, 47, 55, 59, 67, 120 and the Barcelona Bus Turístic (Red and Blue routes).

La Mercè 2022: Pyromusical

The La Mercè festivities come to an end, and as is traditional, the Pyromusical will bring the festival to a close. Av. Reina Maria Cristina will be filled with spectators enjoying the show.

• Date: Monday 26 September.
• Time: 10 pm
• Location: Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina

Transport recommendations:

• Metro: going down to the Espanya (L1/L3).

Disruptions to the bus service:

• Time: There will be disruption between 9 pm to 12 am, approximately.
• Lines affected whose routes will be diverted or limited: D20, H12, H16, 13, 46, 52, 65, 79, 109, 150 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (Red route).

Transport recommendations

We recommend using the metro to get around the city centre and to travel to the areas where the events will be taking place.

In the event of high passenger numbers, make sure that at all times you follow the instructions given by staff, who will be in contact with the public safety authorities. The public address system and the illuminated panels will also keep you informed, and give you any necessary instructions.

For more details, please consult the Barcelona Council website.

More information

For queries, TMB operates a helpline on 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8.00 to 9.00 pm) and a customer information and services profile on Twitter (Monday to Friday workdays, from 7.00 am to 8.00 pm).

For information on other events that may affect public transport services or for recommended transport, go to the "Service status" section.