Transportation in Barcelona is evolving and simplifying the user experience with the launch of the new T-Mobilitat Barcelona in various formats. You may be wondering how to apply for these new transportation tickets and how much they cost.
What is T-Mobilitat Barcelona?
T-Mobilitat is the integrated public transport system in the city of Barcelona. It allows travelers to use a single card to access different modes of transportation, including buses, metros, streetcars and trains throughout the Barcelona metropolitan region. It is a convenient and efficient solution for getting around the city.
Before the end of the year, T-Mobilitat will be introducing new rechargeable card formats. These new formats will replace the cardboard titles that used to be issued.
The titles that will receive this update are the T-usual, T-casual, T-group and T-family. This follows the T-joven update last March.
Card sales
The most significant change will be seen in the ticket vending machines, which will stop printing titles in the old cardboard format. Instead, they will issue a new card format.
These cards will be made of cardboard, will be equipped with a chip for contactless validation and will be rechargeable. In addition, they will not require prior registration for their use.
An interesting feature of these new cards is that they will allow the recharging of different transport tickets. In other words, once you exhaust one type of title, you will be able to reload a different one if you wish.
These cards will be anonymous and will not be linked to users’ personal data, with the exception of the T-usual.
How to obtain the T-Mobilitat Barcelona
Obtaining the T-Mobilitat is a simple process. We explain how to apply:
- Self-sale machines: the new cardboard cards can be purchased at the self-sale machines that you will find in public transportation stations.
- Mobile Application: you can also obtain your card through T-Mobilitat’s official mobile application.
- TMB Tickets: another option is to buy it at TMB Tickets, which is the official website of Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona.
It is important to note that, in order to apply for the T-Mobilitat plastic card, it is necessary to present identification, such as an ID card or passport, as these cards are personal and non-transferable.
Cardboard cards can be purchased at metro kiosks without prior registration.
T-Mobilitat pricing
T-Mobilitat card prices vary according to the type of card and its format:
- T-Mobilitat de Plástico: this personalized card will cost 4.5 euros the first time it is requested.
- T-Mobilitat Virtual: the virtual version of the card will be available for one euro.
- Cardboard T-Mobilitat: The new card will have an acquisition cost of 0.50 euros and will be charged with the desired fare option. The T-Casual, T-Family and T-Grup will be completely anonymous. On the other hand, for the T-Usual, you will have to provide your ID card or passport number for its purchase and the model will be different.
