With the Nautical Bus, Barcelona continues to bet on a sustainable future, while offering alternative transportation for those who want to experience the city in a different way.
The Port of Barcelona has introduced a new and innovative service: the Nautical Bus. This maritime transport line, operated by Alsa, connects two strategic areas of the city, the Drassanes and Levante docks, linking Port Vell with San Sebastián beach. Since its launch on July 4, the Nautical Bus has added more than 125,000 trips, confirming its popularity among local users and tourists. In addition to being a unique way to see the city, this service offers a sustainable mobility option, with boats that run on solar and electric energy. In just three months, it has become an attractive alternative to land transportation to improve mobility along the coast.
Sustainable transport with benefits for the city
The Nautical Bus is a commitment to zero-emission transportation. The two catamarans are 100% electric boats that drastically reduce the environmental impact. Thanks to the built-in solar panels, 40% of energy consumption comes from renewable energy, contributing to savings of 180 tons of CO2 annually. This feature not only reinforces the Port of Barcelona’s commitment to sustainability, but also helps to decongest traffic in the Colón and Joan de Borbó areas, two of the port’s main arteries.
With a 10-minute journey between Drassanes and Levante stations and an affordable price, the Nautical Bus is an accessible option for Barcelona residents and visitors. In addition, it offers discounts for children, young people and the elderly, and covers a long schedule, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a frequency of about 30 minutes.
A boost for the integration of the port and the city
The Nautical Bus project is part of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan of the Port of Barcelona, which seeks to bring the port closer to the city and promote Port Vell as a space for cultural, recreational and sports activities linked to the sea. With more than 25 million annual visitors and renowned companies such as Marina Barcelona’92, the W hotel, Desigual and the Norrsken Foundation installed in the Bocana Nord, this area has established itself as one of the epicenters of social and economic activity in the port. . Thus, the Nautical Bus not only facilitates mobility for tourists, but also for the 3,400 workers who travel to that area every day.
In addition to contributing to everyday mobility, the Nautical Bus has been fundamental in important events, such as the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, offering a quick and sustainable way to travel between the event village and the viewing areas, thus improving the experience. of the spectators.
Inauguration of the Nautical Bus: a shared commitment
The inaugural event of the Nautical Bus brought together several prominent personalities, such as the mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, the president of the Port of Barcelona, Lluís Salvadó, and the CEO of Alsa, Francisco Iglesias. highlight the role of the Nautical Bus in the integration of the port with the city, offering a comfortable, fast and sustainable transportation alternative. As the president of the port highlighted, the project was accelerated thanks to the Copa América, becoming an example of how sporting events can drive long-term improvements to city infrastructure.
An opportunity for responsible and sustainable tourism
For visitors staying at the Hotel Arc La Rambla, the Nautical Bus is a unique and environmentally friendly transportation option. This service not only offers a different way of moving between emblematic points of the city, but also provides the opportunity to live the experience of being in the port. From the Hotel Arc La Rambla, a few minutes walk from the Astilleros area, we recommend exploring this service as an alternative to traditional transportation and a way to enjoy the spectacular views of the Barcelona coastline.
The Nautical Bus highlights responsible tourism, making the visit to Barcelona even more enriching. In a short journey, users can connect with the city, reducing their ecological footprint and contributing to decongesting the urban areas near the port. Thus, for those who want to explore a greener Barcelona, the Nautical Bus is an option that, in just 10 minutes, brings the charm of the port closer to the city.
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