Disruption and recommended transport
Disruption and recommended transport
A year on, and here we have Mercè decking itself out for Barcelona’s Festa Major or big annual festival. La Mercè returns to fill our streets, parks and squares, from 20 to 24 September. Plan your journey to get to wherever you need by public transport.
Metro service times
There will be extra metro services, which will be running non-stop from 5 a.m., 20 September, to midnight, 22 September and from 5 a.m. on 23 September until midnight on 24 September.
Map of the main areas of La Mercè activities
Open in a new window the map of the main areat of La Mercè in 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:
Old Estrella Damm Factory
Transport recommendations:
- Bus: lines D50, H8, H10, V21, V23, 19, 33, 34, 47 and 192.
- Metro: get off at Encants station (L2) or Sant Pau | Dos de Maig (L5).
Avinguda de la Catedral
Transport recommendations:
Avenida de la Reina Maria Cristina
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23 (does not run on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), 46, 52, 55, 65, 79, 91 (does not run on Sundays and public holidays), 109, 150 and 165 (does not run on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
- Metro: get off at Espanya station (L1/L3).
Carrer de Menéndez Pelayo
Transport recommendation:
Montjuïc Castle
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: bus line 150 (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc).
- Metro: get off at Espanya station (L1/L3) and connect with bus line 150, or get off at Paral-lel station (L2/L3) and connect with the Montjuïc funicular.
El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Transport recommendations:
- Bus: lines D20, H14, H16, V15, V17, V19, 47, 59 and 120.
- Metro: get off at Barceloneta station (L4), Ciutadella | Villa Olímpica (L4) and Arc de Triomf (L1).
Doctor Pla i Armengol Gardens
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D40, H6, V21, V23, 39, 114, 117, 191 and 192.
- Metro: get off at Guinardó | Hospital de Sant Pau station (L4).
Plaça de Catalunya
Transport recommendations:
- Bus: lines D50, H12, H16, V13, V15, V17, X1, 7, 19, 22, 24, 39, 47, 52, 54, 55, 59, 63, 67 and 120.
- Metro: get off at Catalunya (L1 / L3), Urquinaona (L1 / L4) or Passeig de Gràcia (L2 / L3 / L4).
Plaça de Sant Jaume
Transport recommendations:
- Metro: getting off at Jaume I station (L4).
Rambla del Raval
Transport recommendations:
- Bus: lines D20, D50, H14, V11, 21, 59 and 120.
- Metro: get off at Paral·lel (L2 / L3), Liceu (L3) or Sant Antoni (L2) stations.
Palau de la Virreina
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D40, H6, V21, V23, 39, 114, 117, 191 and 192.
- Metro: gettinf off at Guinardó | Hospital de Sant Pau station (L4).
Rambla del Raval
Transport recommendation:
Palauet Albéniz
Transport recommendation:
Ciutat Meridiana Aqueduct Park
Transport recommendation:
Parc de l'Estació del Nord
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D50, H14, H16, V15, V17, V19, V21, 6, 19, 47, 54 and 120.
- Metro: get off at Arc de Triomf (L1) or Marina (L1) station.
Ciutadella Park
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D20, D50, H14, H16, V19, V21, V27, 19, 59 and 136.
- Metro: get off at Barceloneta (L4), Ciutadella / Vila Olímpica (L4), Arc de Triomf or Marina (L1) stations.
Trinitat Park
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines V31, V33, 60, 62, 76, 126, 127 and 133.
- Metro: get off at Trinitat Vella (L1) or Baro de Viver (L1) stations.
Plaza de Can Fabra
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines H4, H6, H8, V31, 34, 126 and 133.
- Metro: getting off at Sant Andreu station (L1) and Onze de Setembre (L9N / L10N).
Plaça de la Mercè
Transport recommendation:
Plaza Mayor de Nou Barris
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D40, D50, H2, H4, V29, 47, 76, 122, 132, 134 and 182.
- Metro: get off at Llucmajor station (L4) or Virrei Amat (L5).
Plaza Real
Transport recommendation:
Bogatell Beach
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines H16, V23, V25, V27 and 59.
- Metro: get off at Llacuna (L4), Poblenou (L4) or Bogatell (L4) stations.
Barceloneta beach
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D20, V15, V19, 47 and 59.
- Metro: getting off at Barceloneta (L4) or Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica (L4) station.
Barcelona Olympic Port
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines D20, H16, V21, V23, V27, 47, 59 and 136.
- Metro: getting off at Ciutadella | Vila Olímpica station (L4)
Grec Theatre
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines 55 and 150.
- Metro: get off at Paral-lel station (L2/L3) and connect with the Montjuïc funicular.
Fabra i Coats
Transport recommendation:
- Bus: lines H4, H6, H8, V31, 34, 126 and 133.
- Metro: gettinf off at Sant Andreu (L1) or Onze de Setembre (L9N / L10N) station.
Correfoc La Mercè
On Saturday 21 September, the Correfoc de La Mercè is held, with a route along Passeig de Gràcia between Diagonal and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes.
Disruptions to bus service:
- Hours of affectation: from 12.00 to 23.30 hours, approximately.
- Route: along Passeig de Gràcia between Diagonal and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes.
- Affected lines to be diverted or route limited: H10, V15, 7, 22, 24 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (red and blue route).
Inclusive Day at La Mercè
On Sunday 22 September the Inclusive Day will be held, a wide range of adapted sports for everyone.
Disruptions to the bus service:
- There will be disruption between 6.30 am to 4:00 pm approximately.
- Area affected: Passeig de Gràcia between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Plaça de Catalunya.
- Buses affected which will be diverted or have their routes limited: D50, V15, 19, 22, 24, 54, 67 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (blue route).
The La Mercè Parade
The La Mercè Parade takes place on Thursday, 24 September, at 6 pm, from C/ Pelai to Plaça Sant Jaume.
Disruptions to the bus service:
- There will be disruption between 4.00 pm to 8:00 pm approximately
- Route: starts in Plaça Castella and continues along Carrer de Gravina, Carrer de Pelai, Carrer de la Rambla, Carrer de Ferran and Plaça de Sant Jaume.
- Lines affected whose routes will be diverted or limited: D50, H16, V13, V15, 55, 59 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (red and blue route).
La Mercè 2024: Pyromusical
The La Mercè festivities come to an end, and as is traditional, the Pyromusical will bring the festival to a close. Avinguda Reina Maria Cristina will be packed with spectators enjoying the show.
- Date: Tuesday, 24 September..
- Time: 10 pm.
- Location: Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina.
Transport recommendations:
The advice for getting to Avinguda de Maria Cristina is to use the metro, getting off at Espanya station(L1/L3).
Disruptions to the bus service:
There will be traffic restrictions along Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Plaça d’Espanya and Avinguda de Rius i Taulet.
- Traffic-restriction times: from 6 pm to 12 midnight, approximately.
- Lines affected with diverted or restricted routes: D20, H12, H16, 13, 46, 65, 79, 109, 150 and Barcelona Bus Turístic (Red Route).
Transport recommendations
We advise using the metro for getting around the city centre and travelling to the events’ areas.
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. Public announcements on loudspeakers and illuminated panels will also keep you informed and provide any necessary instructions.
For further details, you can check out the Barcelona City 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 X (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.