Barcelona, ​​Spain, is a beautiful city to visit with your dog! However, as in all large cities, getting around can be challenging. Here are my tips for traveling around Barcelona with your dog.

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The first time I went to Barcelona with Musher, I was a little lost… Where to park, what to do with my dog, would she be allowed on the city's public transport? In a big metropolis, it's not easy to find your way around…

In short, I had a million questions about this trip to Spain, and I wish I could have found an article with all the information. So I'm taking care of it, to be prepared for next time 😄

Arriving and getting around Barcelona with your dog It's not that complicated, actually, when you have the right information and the right tools. It's a beautiful, artistic city, not to be missed!

In this article, you will find everything What you need to know to get around Barcelona by car or public transport with your dogI also recommend a platform that allows you to compare parking prices quicklyto avoid driving around in circles for hours with the dog in the trunk 😉

Before we begin this article, 2 conditions for legally travelling to Barcelona with your dog : 

  • His passport, and therefore his vaccinations, must be up to date;
  • It must be identified by an electronic chip.

Now that that's out of the way, let's get to the heart of the matter!

Where can I park my car in Barcelona with my dog?

France and Spain are connected by a modern and fast road network in Catalonia. Furthermore, the All the highways in the region are free Since 2021, this has made traveling to Barcelona with your dog even easier!

Barcelona is the second most populated and most active city in Spain. If you're arriving by car, here's some tips for easy parking : 

  • Arrive outside of peak hours to avoid traffic jams as much as possible;
  • Find a parking spot among the 200 secure car parks in Barcelona using an app like Parclick to save time and find a space easily. For example, you can plan to arrive at a Barcelona airport parking and choose the cheapest one, or the one best located in relation to your exit;
  • Opt for a covered parking lot if it's summer and hot, to avoid putting your dog in an oven when you get back in the car!
A street in Barcelona with a traveler and his dog, and parked cars.

💡 Good to know: the Barcelona metropolitan area has implemented a Low Emission Zone, which restricts access for the most polluting vehicles within its territory. It only applies on weekdays, from 7 a.m. to 20 p.m. (so not on weekends or public holidays).

👉 To drive in Barcelona while the Low Emission Zone is in effect, you must register your vehicle on the AMB website. However, this measure has been suspended since early February 2026 due to disruptions to the rail network. Check an official website before you travel!

If you are not coming to Barcelona by car with your dog, there is also the option of coming by train or plane.

Arriving in Barcelona by train or plane with your dog

Traveling by train or plane to Barcelona is perfectly fine with a dog.

🚅 If you wish travel by train to BarcelonaThe main train station is Barcelona Sants, right in the heart of the city. Your dog will be able to travel on international trains according to the conditions of SNCF or Renfe (the Spanish equivalent of SNCF): 

  • Small dogs under 10 kg in a closed basket measuring a maximum of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm for SNCF and 60 x 35 x 35 cm for Renfe
  • SNCF: Larger dogs are not allowed on international trains
  • Renfe: Dogs between 10 and 40 kg are allowed on a leash and muzzle.
  • A special ticket and your dog's paperwork (up-to-date passport) will be required.

✈️ You can also arrive in Barcelona by plane with your dogIn airlines that accept them, small dogs are generally allowed in the cabin, while larger dogs must travel in the hold. Here are 3 airlines where you can fly with your dog to Barcelona: 

  • Air France
  • Iberia
  • Transavia

👉 You can find all their conditions regarding dogs in our list of airlines that accept dogs in Europe.

Once you arrive in Barcelona with your dog, let's see how to get around if you don't have a car.

Taking Barcelona's public transport with your dog

dog in a carrier for taking the bus, metro or tram in Barcelona

✅ Good news, Dogs are welcome on buses, metros and trams in Barcelona !

🚇🚋 The conditions for your dog to ride in the Metro and streetcar Barcelonans with you are: 

  • 1 dog per adult;
  • either in a closed transport basket, or muzzled and kept on a leash of less than 50 cm throughout the journey and in stations and stops;
  • Dogs can take the elevators and stairs, but not the escalators;
  • Your dog must travel at your feet, without getting on the seats.

🚌 In the busOnly small dogs are allowed in a closed basket.

🚆 Please note that dogs are also allowed in the FGC trains, which travel around the Barcelona region, under the same conditions.

However, before taking these public transport options with your dog, you should know that they are allowed outside peak hoursBetween us, it's better for them, to avoid them getting trampled 😅 Even though Mush' is really unobtrusive, a ride crammed next to strangers, with the added noise of the transport, really wouldn't be pleasant for her…

❌ Dogs are therefore prohibited between 7:00 and 9:30 AM, and then between 17:00 and 19:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This does not apply to Spanish public holidays, nor during the tourist season, from the end of June to the beginning of September. They may also be refused entry if there are too many people at any given time.

I've tried to be as precise as possible in this article; I hope you find it helpful! To continue planning your trip, you can consult our article: Going to Barcelona with your dogI interviewed Laura and her dog Jerry so they could share all their best tips and favorite spots with you.

You will be able to marvel at the Holy Family, The Casa Batllo or Parc Güell with your dog!

Have you ever been to Barcelona with your dog? How did you get around during your stay? Your answers will be helpful for other dog lovers, and for me if I go back to Barcelona with Musher 😃