Sant Marti
Getting around
Sant Martí sits in the eastern part of Barcelona and is woven into the city's integrated public transport network, so you can mix and match modes in a single journey without buying a new ticket each time. Different modes can be used within a single ticket for a set window of time, which means you can switch from metro to bus or tram without paying again. Travel cards include the T-casual, which covers a set number of journeys, as well as day passes; if you plan to move around a lot, a multi-journey card or day pass is usually the simplest option. Barcelona is compact and walkable, and most public transport services are accessible, with visual, audio and digital information systems to help you find your way.
The metro, run by TMB with numbered, colour-coded lines, serves the Sant Martí area on L1, L2 and L4. Trambesòs connects the city with Sant Adrià de Besòs and Badalona through the district on routes T4, T5 and T6, while Trambaix is more relevant if your plans take you west of the centre. FGC complements the metro, with its L lines staying within Barcelona and its S lines extending beyond the city. If you are staying in or near Sant Martí, the metro and Trambesòs will usually be your first choices. Metro, tram and FGC services generally run from early morning until midnight Monday to Thursday, Sunday and public holidays, and later into the night on Fridays, Saturdays and the nights before public holidays. TMB buses reach places that sit between metro stops, and the overnight NitBus network runs yellow buses from the late evening until roughly dawn, so you are rarely stranded if you stay out late. Taxis are black and yellow, and you can flag one down when the green roof light is on, pick one up at a rank, or book by phone or app; fares include supplements for train stations, the airport, cruise terminals, luggage, and night-time or special-day travel. Walking is one of the most practical ways to get around, with pedestrian priority zones and restricted-access streets, and cycling is well supported by cycle lanes, signage, traffic lights and bike parking, though bikes must be parked at designated locking points or underground parking facilities when combined with public transport.
Three days in Sant Marti
Day one: Base yourself around Sant Mart and use the TMB Metro to get your bearings across Barcelona. The Trambesòs lines are useful for moving between Sant Martí and Sant Adrià de Besòs, and you can continue along the coast towards Badalona. If you are arriving by rail, note that FGC services do not cover this area, so plan around Metro and tram instead.
Day two: Give the day to the Besòs river corridor and the seafront. Walking is the best way to link the tram stops with the water, and the Trambesòs makes it easy to cover ground without doubling back. Keep an eye on the clock: NitBus services run overnight, while Taxis are a straightforward fallback if you stay out late.
Day three: Slow down and let the transport network shape the day. Metro and Trambesòs connect well with the rest of Barcelona, while Trambaix and FGC are more useful on the other side of the city. If your visit falls on a Monday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday or Saturday, check the timetables in advance, since service patterns differ by day.