Accessibility and reduced mobility

Since 1992, the construction or renovation of metro stations has been used as an opportunity to improve accessibility conditions through the progressive adaptation of all facilities and infrastructure. Some of these measures include: the implementation across the network of ticket machines with voice navigation systems, guidance paths for people with visual impairments in many stations, and elevators, which are now available in 153 of the 165 total stations. Trains have red-marked access doors and feature both visual and acoustic door-closing alerts, as well as next-stop announcements.

We also offer other tools to facilitate the use of our metro network. Since 2012, and updated in 2024, a tactile metro map is available, accompanied by a guide in braille and print for people with visual impairments. This was developed in collaboration with ONCE Catalunya and can be found at TMB Information and Customer Service Points.

Remember, you can check the operational status of elevators in the metro network on the web page for each station.
All information regarding inaccessible stations and transfer points is also available on the TMB website, as well as on the maps displayed throughout the metro network.

The new trains have improved the design of reserved spaces (now more spacious and comfortable), and include seat belts, request-to-exit buttons, and floor markings. Sensors in the reserved areas allow the driver to see whether the space is occupied by authorized wheelchair or mobility scooter users. 

An induction loop has been installed in the first and last carriages (at the head and tail of the train).

Communication and information devices have been installed at the height specified by the Accessibility Code, ensuring they are within reach of all passengers when needed.
The new trains also feature screens displaying information about upcoming station features, using easy-to-read criteria and accessible design, while providing real-time service updates.

The entire Barcelona metro network is accessible except for some specific stations (11 out of a total of 165 stations).

Stations due to be adapted:

L1: Plaça de Sants, Espanya, Urquinaona and Clot

L4: Verdaguer, Urquinaona and Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica

L5: Virrei Amat, Maragall, Verdaguer and Plaça de Sants

Brownse through the information on every line and its stations by using the metro map.

Connections between non-adapted lines/operators:

Catalunya L1/Rodalies (commuter trains) - L3/FGC (the connection between L1 and Rodalies to L3 and FGC is not accessible in either direction).

Passeig de Gràcia L2/L4 - L3/Rodalies (commuter trains)/Renfe (mainline trains). (The connection between L2 and L4 to L3 and Rodalies/Renfe is not accessible in either direction).

Clot L1 - L2 (the connection between L1, non-accessible station, and L2, accessible station, is not accessible in either direction).

The entire bus network has been fully adapted for people with reduced mobility (PRM) since 2007. Buses of the fleet have reserved seats inside and an access ramp to the vehicle.

With the new buses incorporated in 2020, people with reduced mobility have improved accessibility, such as wide doors and a ramp that adjusts to doors opening, in order to facilitate manoeuvrability of users in wheelchairs. The most important improvement is two opposite spaces, reserved for wheelchairs, authorised scooters and strollers. The safety of seated users is also guaranteed, with a folding side retainer bar and adjustable straps.

Our buses have also been made accessible for people with visual impairment:  there are visual warning systems outside vehicles, with an info-accessibility device. The ticket validators inside the vehicles have signalling, which through color contrast, also in braille, can read the identification number of the bus in which they are travelling.

Access the bus map page.

Access for accredited scooters to travel on the metro and bus networks is regulated according to the provisions of the Bus Service Regulations and the Metro Service Regulations, as well as the conditions set out in the Accessibility Code of Catalonia, Decree 209/2023.

For more information, please visit the Transport Usage Regulations page.

The Barcelona Bus Turístic has the same facilities as the rest of the bus fleet on its lower deck and now has an audio induction loop for deaf people, with an audiophone that enables them to hear the audioguide more clearly.

Since 2007, the Montjuïc Cable Car has been a totally adapted facility. In 2008 it was awarded the universal accessibility certification.

On the Accessibility tools page you will find the solutions we design to facilitate accessibility in the TMB transport network.