Do I Need to Give Correct Change To Buy Ticket On A Bus in Barcelona?

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Q: Where can I buy a single ticket for Bus 46 at the airport and Bus N17 at Plaza Espanya? Do they sell them on the bus also? If yes, do I have to give the driver exact change or they have change?

A: You purchase these tickets on the buses themselves. You don't have to give the exact change but you do have to give them more or less the right amount. Some drivers have refused to accept ticket purchases from tourists that hand over large notes instead of purchasing tickets with change. I for one was refused when I handed a €20.00 note to purchase a ticket worth €4.50. The reason for this is because the bus drivers could run out of change (or are already low on change). However most drivers will accept the €5.00 note under most conditions. Therefore it is best to aim to take the right change with you if possible or close to it.

Another alternative is to purchase the T10 ticket which you would validate inside the bus. You would not need to worry about taking the right change if you used this ticket. For more information about the T10 follow our link below that deals with the Metro however the T10 ticket mentioned on the page is also valid on city centre buses as well.

T10 transport ticket http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/transport/barcelona-metro.html