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Barcelona low emissions zone

Everything you need to know if you are going to embark or disembark in Barcelona.

Low emissions

If you are going to travel to/from Barcelona you have to keep in mind that the city has a low emissions zone in which circulation is restricted to older vehicles. It is an area of ​​95 km2 that includes certain areas of the city (those closest to the ring roads) and some municipalities in its metropolitan area. The circulation of the most polluting vehicles will be restricted in these areas.

Therefore, we recommend that before arriving in Barcelona (to embark or disembark) you consult the affected areas and the requirements that vehicles must follow in order to circulate.

  • Check if your vehicle is affected in the following link
  • If your vehicle is affected by the restrictions, you must register it and request authorization to circulate in the following link
  • Vehicles coming from abroad must also be registered before arriving in Barcelona. They must register in the following link