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How to Get from Barcelona Airport to City Centre Fast & Cheap

The Barcelona airport to city centre trip doesn’t have to be stressful, as long as you’re landing with the knowledge I’m about to share here.

With five ways of getting from Barcelona airport to the city you’re going to have a lot of choice.

Let’s find out the best way to get to the city centre for you and your budget.

How to Get From Barcelona Airport to City Centre

First off let’s get oriented.

There are three Barcelona airports but today we’re talking about the biggest (44 million passengers) and closest (12 km from the city centre): El Prat (BCN) .

For the other two options please check out my pages on Girona Airport or Reus Airport .

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Barcelona Airport Terminals

It’s very important to know that Barcelona airport is made up of two terminals .

Terminal 1 handles the majority of traffic including overseas fights.

Terminal 2 handles mostly low-cost carriers from Europe.

Before choosing the best Barcelona airport transport make sure you’ve double checked the terminal – if you arrive at the wrong one you’re looking at a 20 minute airport shuttle (minimum) to get to the other.

Barcelona Airport to City Centre Options

The Aerobus

I call this the fast airport bus because it takes only 35 minutes (the city bus on the other hand takes about an hour)

In my opinion, it’s the best way to get from Barcelona airport to the city because it runs:

• 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Every seven minutes between 5:07 am and 12:34 am
• Every 20 minutes between 12:54 am and 4.54 am
• From both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2

It’s impossible to miss – just walk outside either terminal and see the classic blue Aerobus logo .

Aerobus tickets are €11.75 one way and kids under four go free – return tickets offer great value at €16.75 .

Many tourists have spoken to me about the advantages of Aerobus like:

• Free WiFi aboard.
• USB plugins post-flight for charging access.
• Spaciousness due to frequency/passenger caps.
• Wheelchair access + seating reserved for Barcelona travellers with disabilities .
• It terminates in Barcelona’s most central point:  Plaça de Catalunya .

Tickets are bought directly online – just make your purchase then show a printed or mobile copy aboard the bus.

You can buy your advance Aerobus tickets online and support us and our work using the button below.

New for 2024 : In buying your Aerobus tickets with the link below, you’ll also receive a free Barcelona city audio-guide covering more than 100 hotspots in the city!

Aerobus stops:

• El Prat Airport
• Plaça Espanya
• Gran Via (at Calle Urgell, inbound)
• Carrer Sepulveda (at Calle Urgell, outbound)
• Plaça Universitat (only inbound)
• Plaça Catalunya (the most central point in Barcelona)

Add an Unlimited Transport Pass on Top

Looking to combine the Aerobus with a discount all-in-one Barcelona transport pass?

Thanks to Tiqets you now have the option to package a one way or return ticket on the Aerobus with the unlimited transport Hola Barcelona Card – you can book the Barcelona Transport Pass clicking the button below:

Metro to Barcelona Airport

Is there a metro from Barcelona airport to the city? From February 2016 onward, yes.

The Barcelona metro connects Barcelona with El Prat via line L9S.

Careful though: it doesn’t stop anywhere in the city centre  – for this reason it’s probably better for residents than for tourists. It also makes quite a few stops and as a result isn’t the swiftest of options.

Another downside: unlike regular metro fares a single ticket costs €5.50 and is pretty expensive – you’re better off ponying up a few extra euro for the Aerobus .

When Should you take the Metro from Barcelona airport?

• If you’re staying near a metro stop on the green line between Zona Universitaria and Parallel.
• If you’re staying near the red line between Torrassa and Glories.
• If you’re staying anywhere along the orange line.

Where do I get the Metro from Barcelona airport?

From Terminal 1 it’s basically right outside the arrivals.

At Terminal 2 you’ll need to walk about ten minutes outside the arrivals and you’ll find it near the overland train service. In both cases just follow the red M sign.

Important: if you buy a transport discount card directly at the airport it’ll cost you more than doing it online.

Related : Barcelona metro map

Related : How Many Days Should I Stay in Barcelona?

Airport Bus to City Centre (Bus 46)

When thinking of how to get from the airport to the city this is the cheapest way – but the benefits basically stop there.

Bus number 46 during the day and N16 ,   N17 , and N18 at night will get you there, but all run less frequently than Aerobus at every 20 minutes and take longer to get to the city – a 60 minute trip .

You’ll find the Barcelona airport bus right outside the terminals. Just follow the signs.

The price is just  €2.55 one way (€5.10 return).

Careful: You may end up having to take additional transport to get to your destination as the bus only arrives to  Plaça Espanya (from here you can take the metro on to more central areas).

I only recommend taking the bus to the city centre under the following circumstances:

• You don’t feel like spending the extra €5.00 on the Aerobus.
• You don’t mind taking 30-60 more minutes for the trip.
• You have no problem standing in a crowded bus.
• Your hotel, Airbnb , or holiday apartments are in the city’s southwest (there are many stops).

This bus runs from 4:50 am to 11:50 pm to the airport and from 5:30 am to 11:50 pm to the city centre.

Remember: if you’re staying in classic city centre neighbourhoods like  El Born , El Gotico , or Gracia  you’ll certainly need another form of transport.

CAREFUL: if you’re taking the airport bus using the discount cards mentioned you’ll need to buy them in advance online as they aren’t sold on board.

Trains from Barcelona Airport

This option takes the same time as the Aerobus but  departs every 30 minutes .

It also has a more limited running time with the first train leaving for the city centre at 5:42 and the last at 23:38.

Trains run every half hour and the journey takes 30-40 minutes .

A single ticket costs €4.50.

I’d recommend taking the Barcelona airport train under the following circumstances:

• Your flight arrives in Terminal 2 before 10:30 pm.
• You’ve got accommodation near Sants Estacio, Passeig de Gracia, or El Clot-Arago.
• You’re in no rush and can afford waiting 30 minutes after getting bags etc.
• You don’t mind massive crowds.

Careful: If you arrive in Terminal 1 you’ll have to wait for a free shuttle to Terminal 2 before taking the train. They run every 5 minutes but this will easily add another 20 minutes to your trip.

The first return train leaves the city centre at Passeig de Gracia at 5:42 and the last at 23:07. For either direction please check the train times on the official Spanish railways website .

Advice: walk about 20 metres up the platform to the part that’s not covered to have a better chance at getting a seat.

Another tip: if you’re equidistant to both Sants Estació and Passeig de Gracia make sure you grab the Barcelona airport train at Passeig de Gracia.

Not only can you do some last minute photography at Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, but since it’s one stop ahead on the line your chances of getting a seat at peak times increase dramatically.

Barcelona Airport to City Centre by Taxi

The fastest way from Barcelona airport to downtown is  Barcelona’s yellow and black taxis .

Like most airports you’ll need to grab your airport taxi after waiting in a designated line, but for added convenience you can also reserve them in advance:

I recommend getting a free quote and booking your taxi using Taxileader with the button below:

In both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 you’ll find taxi stands right outside after following the signs. There should be a designated worker wearing a fluorescent vest to show you to your car.

There is a minimum charge of €20.00 but you’ll pay  €30.00 – €35.00 to get central (T1-T2)

You may encounter extra fees for baggage, late night rides, and rides on holiday. It’s recommended to familiarize yourself with these fees by reading the brochure on the back of the seat.

You can pay by card but it’s recommended to tell the driver in advance.

The maximum amount of passengers is 4. If you need taxis for a larger group call in advance at +34 933033033 – you’ll be charged a  €4.30 van supplement .

For complaints and lost items make sure you ask for a receipt ( un   recibo ).

Barcelona Airport to City Centre Ridesharing

With the onset of Uber and others I couldn’t ignore Barcelona’s ride-share app Free Now (formerly MyTaxi) for getting from Barcelona airport to downtown.

If you’re looking to get to the city centre fast with   no hidden fees and no run arounds this is a highly recommended option. A typical Free Now tariff should run you about €27.00-€35.00.

The best part? You’ll pay even less signing up through my Free Now portal.

For a  €5.00 discount on your first trip with Free Now simply insert the promo code ‘ashley.pil’ once you’ve downloaded the app.

Barcelona Airport Private Transfer

If you’re travelling with a group of 12 or more people it’s a wise choice to book a private transfer service that will take you from the terminal to your accommodation.

I suggest grabbing a quote on the Suntransfer website for the best prices.

An example: if there are 8 adults, 3 children, and 1 infant the cost of a transfer from the airport to central Barcelona and vice versa costs around €120.00 euros ( 5 euros pp each way ).

Suntransfer also has car seats for kids up to 4.

Tourist Discount Passes for Airport Transport

To   save money I recommend buying a tourist discount pass with airport transport included.

There are two tourist discount passes that include unlimited transport + your airport connection: the Hola Bcn and the Barcelona Card .

• The Hola Barcelona Card  gives you unlimited transport from €6.84 a day .
• The Barcelona Card gives you unlimited transport + a ton of attractions from  €9.00 a day .

Buying Tourist Discount Passes Online

It is strongly recommended to buy these passes from home to get a  10% online discount on both the Barcelona Card or a 5% savings on the Hola Barcelona Card .

For buying links and an in-depth explanation of the passes click the button below:

Barcelona Airport Left Luggage Storage

In both airport terminals (T1 and T2) you can take advantage of a left luggage storage service ( consigna de equipajes in Spanish) to lighten the load.

In Terminal 1 luggage storage is in the hall on floor 0 (P0) known as La Plaza . It’s open 24-7, 365 days a year. Prices range from €6.00 for a 2 hour deposit up to €10.00 per 24 hours.

In Terminal 2 the luggage storage area is located right at check-in under the word Consigna .

Prices are the same as Terminal 1 but opening hours are from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Not keen on airport luggage storage?

It’s much cheaper to store your luggage in the city centre at Calle Estruc 36 – right off the city’s main square Plaça Catalunya.

Storage is available daily from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm with prices starting at €4.50 per day.

You can book this Barcelona luggage via the official Turisme Barcelona website clicking below:

There’s also another interesting offer at Stasher – here you’ll select your date, hour, and deposit duration and be given a map of the city and all the potential licensed partners to ‘stash’ your bag.

The service costs €5.00 for 24 hours .

If you use the code  BCNHACKS you’ll get a 10% discount and I’ll also get a small commission that helps me keep this blog up and running! Everybody wins 🙂

Barcelona Airport to City Center FAQ

How far is it from barcelona airport to the city centre.

Barcelona International Airport (aka Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat) is 14.8 kilometers (9.1 miles) from the airport.

Is there a train from Barcelona Airport to the city centre?

Yes, a national RENFE train service departs from Terminal 2 of Barcelona airport every 30 minutes. The train trip to the city centre takes approximately 25 minutes.

How long from Barcelona airport to the city centre?

The average trip to the city centre with most modes of airport transport is about 40 minutes, while taking a taxi takes about 25 minutes depending on traffic.

How do you get from Barcelona airport to the city centre?

To get to the city centre from Barcelona airport you can take the city bus (46 or N17), the RENFE train from Terminal 2, the Aerobus rapid bus, or a taxi.

How much from Barcelona airport to the city centre?

The prices for Barcelona airport transport are as follows:

• TMB Bus 46 (or N17 at night) : €2.55
• RENFE Train from Terminal 2 : €4.60
• Aerobus (25 minute Rapid Bus) : €11.75
• Taxi : €30.00 (T1) or €35.00 (T2)

Still Looking for the Best Ways to Get to Barcelona from Barcelona Airport?

Getting from Barcelona Airport to the city center isn’t rocket science, but if you’re still stuck make sure you write me in the comments below.

Also, don’t be afraid to join the airport to Barcelona city centre discussion by joining my group I’m Off to Barcelona – here you can ask any questions, air out grievances, and chat with thousands of Barcelona travelers.

Best of luck with your Barcelona airport transfer 🤝

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Barcelona Lowdown

How to Get From Barcelona Airport to the City Centre

This article outlines the transportation options for travelling from Barcelona Airport to the city centre. The best choice for you depends on several factors: arrival time, the number of people in your party, which area of the city you are staying in, and your budget.

Please note that the information in this post refers to Barcelona’s main airport, also known as  Josep Taradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport or simply BCN (the airport’s IATA location code). If your flight lands at Girona-Costa Brava or Reus airports, you should read this post .

Barcelona Airport

• Airport taxi
• Aerobus (Express airport bus)
• Airport metro
• Airport train
• Airport bus
• Rideshare apps
• Private transfer
• Which to choose?

Barcelona Airport is located twelve kilometres southwest of the city centre and is well connected by public transport, including trains, metro, buses, and a fleet of black and yellow taxi cabs.

The airport has two terminals. Terminal one is the larger, more modern terminal and handles long international flights by major airlines and local flights by the Spanish airlines Iberia and Vueling. Terminal two, the older terminal, is used by low-cost airlines such as easyJet and Ryanair and handles mostly European and charter flights.

The airport terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus, which departs every five minutes throughout the day.

Barcelona Airport Taxi

A taxi from Barcelona airport to central Barcelona takes about thirty minutes and costs between €35 and €40.

All Barcelona taxis are metered; the exact price depends on a combination of distance and the time taken for the journey. There are supplements for airport pickups and journeys after 8 pm or on weekends. You can get more information about the tariffs in this post .

There are taxi ranks outside both terminals (T1 and T2)

Terminal 1 Taxi Rank

Exiting the baggage reclaim area, you pass through automated sliding doors and come to a metal barrier where people await arrivals.

On the other side of this barrier, there are two covered ramps that lead down to the taxi stands on either side of the Go Natural snack bar.

If you have booked your taxi in advance , you should take the ramp located to the right of the snack bar, where your taxi will be waiting for you.

If you haven’t pre-booked a taxi, you should take the ramp located to the left of the snack bar, which will take you to a second taxi stand, where you can queue for a taxi.

At the bottom of the ramp, white arrows on the ground will guide you to the taxi rank, where taxi wardens in high-visibility jackets will indicate the next available taxi.

Terminal 2 Taxi Rank

Terminal 2 is divided into three sections: A, B, and C. Taxis wait on the road directly outside sections B and C.

As you leave the luggage reclaim area and customs in terminal T2B, you’ll see a large open-plan snack bar called EAT. Just to the left of the snack bar, there is a large revolving door which takes you to the road outside the terminal building. Once outside the terminal, the taxi rank is to your right.

Please note that if you are arriving early in the evening on a weekday, the journey may take longer due to heavy after-work traffic entering the city.

There is also a small taxi rank outside Terminal 2C, although there are seldom very many taxis waiting there, and you may have to walk to the taxi rank outside Terminal 2B.

Aerobús (Express airport bus)

The Aerobús is a fast bus service between the airport and Plaça de Catalunya.

The Aerobús runs twenty-four hours a day, departing every 5 or 10 minutes from 5:30 am until 1 am. From 1 am to 5:30 am, buses run every twenty or thirty minutes. The fare is €6.75 one-way or €11.65 return.

The journey from Barcelona airport to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. There is free Wi-Fi onboard, so you can let your family and friends know that you have arrived safely, update your Facebook status, or do some last-minute trip planning.

Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the Aerobús stops at both terminals or online in advance . Tickets purchased online are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

The Aerobús is also covered by this ticket bundle which includes the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell , allowing you to reserve timeslots and organize your airport transfer at the same time.

The buses stop at Plaça de Espanya, Gran Via (near the Urgel metro station), Plaça de la Universitat and Plaça de Catalunya.

To the Aerobus from Terminal 1

As you leave the baggage claim area, walk straight ahead so that you pass between the taxi ramp and the Go Natural snack bar.

As you pass the snack bar, you’ll see the large brown sign shown in the photo near the start of this post. Just before you draw level with the sign, you’ll see a pair of sliding doors to your right leading to an escalator and lift down to the Aerobús stop.

There’s more information and photos in this post .

To the Aerobus from Terminal 2

There are two Aerobus stops at Terminal 2.

The first is outside the arrivals area of Terminal 2B. To get there, as you leave the luggage reclaim area, you’ll see a large open-plan snack bar called EAT. To the left of the snack bar, there is a large glass revolving door which takes you to the road outside terminal two. Once outside the terminal building, if you look to the left, you’ll see the covered walkway to the train station. The Aerobús stop is located approximately midway between the revolving door and the covered walkway.

The second Aerobús stop at Terminal 2 is located outside Terminal 2C (used exclusively by easyJet). As you leave the terminal building, you’ll come to a small taxi rank. The Aerobús stop is located on the other side of the taxi rank, approximately twenty metres from the terminal building.

The Aerobús is NOT covered by TMB tickets or travel cards such as the T-casual or Hola Barcelona!

Barcelona Airport Metro

Barcelona airport metro (L9 sud) runs from both airport terminals to the south-west of the city and has 15 stops:

Airport T1, Airport T2, Mas Blau, Parc Nou, Cèntric, El Prat Estació, Les Moreres, Mercabarna, Parc Logístic, Fira, Europa-Fira, Can Tries-Gornal, Torrassa, Collblanc, Zona Universitaria.

The metro departs every 7 minutes (more frequently at peak times) from 5 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays, and non-stop from 5 a.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday.

Standard single-trip metro tickets and the T-casual travel card CAN NOT be used on the airport metro. Instead, there’s a special airport ticket that costs €5.50.

You can save money by purchasing a Hola Barcelona Travel Card , which offers unlimited travel on the metro, commuter trains, trams and TMB buses.

The L9 sud metro from Barcelona airport doesn’t connect directly to the city centre. Most visitors will have to transfer to another line at either Torrassa  (L1) or Collblanc (L5), and you may have to make more than one change to get to your hotel. Depending on where you are staying, the journey will typically take between one hour and an hour and a quarter.

Download a FREE Map of Barcelona metro >>

Mobile World Congress participants will be interested to know that the journey time by metro from the airport to the congress takes 22 minutes.

To the Metro from Terminal 1

As you leave the baggage claim area, go straight ahead so that you pass between the taxi ramp and the Go Natural snack bar. Keep walking straight ahead; you will see red metro signs above the escalator, which leads to the underground metro station (see photo above).

To the Metro from Terminal 2

The metro stop at terminal 2 is located underground next to the train station. Follow the directions below, and when you arrive at the train station, you will see the entrance to the metro to the left.

More information about the Barcelona Metro here >>

Barcelona Airport Train

Trains run every 30 minutes from the airport train station, which is located at Terminal 2.

The journey time is 20 to 25 minutes, depending on which of Barcelona’s train stations you choose to get off at. The first train departs at 5:42 a.m., and the last departs at 11:38 p.m.

Depending on where you are staying, you may have to transfer from the airport train to the metro. If your flight lands at Terminal 2, the journey will take between 45 minutes and an hour.

Check the R2 airport train timetable here .

Tip: If you purchase a T-casual multi-trip ticket, you can combine the airport train with the metro and bus as one journey for €1.22 (the T-casual costs €12.15 for ten journeys).

A single train ticket from the airport to the city centre costs €4.60 and doesn’t allow you to transfer to other modes of transport.

Alternatively, you can purchase a Hola Barcelona Transport Pass , which gives unlimited travel on the metro, TMB buses, trams and commuter trains within zone 1 (including the airport train and metro).

Download a FREE Map of Barcelona metro and train stations

To the Train Station from Terminal 1

A free shuttle bus runs from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The journey takes under ten minutes, but you should allow about twenty minutes in total to get from Terminal 1 to the train station.

As you leave the baggage reclaim, walk straight ahead so that you pass between the taxi ramp and the Go Natural snack bar. You will then see a sign guiding you to the ramps and the buses. It is best to take the ramp to the right (just before the Europcar car rental desk) for the shuttle bus.

On arrival at Terminal 2, you should follow the green line painted on the ground. As you enter the terminal building, turn back on yourself and go up the escalators. You then walk for a couple of minutes along the covered bridge leading to the train station. There are also lifts available.

Train tickets can be purchased from the machines on the right-hand side as you enter the station. The machines accept credit cards or cash (Euros).

More information about Barcelona transport zones >>

To the Train Station from Terminal 2

There’s a covered bridge linking Terminal 2B to the train station.

If you arrive at Terminal 2B, turn left as you exit baggage claim and follow the signs to the train station. A yellow line on the ground leads to a pair of escalators up to the covered bridge, where a sign directs you towards the train station.

Once across the bridge, you come to some metal stairs and an elevator back down to ground level. The train station is to the left, just after you descend the stairs.

From T2A, turn right as you leave baggage claim and follow the signs to the train station. As you leave the terminal building, you’ll see the covered bridge which leads from T2B to the train station. Turn right underneath the bridge and enter the terminal building before doubling back on yourself and taking the escalator up to the bridge.

From Terminal 2C, walk past the taxi rank and bus stops to Terminal 2B. Enter the building via the large revolving doors, and you will see signs and a yellow line on the ground directing you to the escalators mentioned above.

Which Barcelona Train Station?

Upon arrival.

The airport train stops at the following train stations in Barcelona:

• El Prat de Llobregat
• Barcelona Sants
• Passeig de Gracia

Which station you should choose when travelling from Barcelona airport to the city centre depends on where you are staying:

Barcelona Sants – This station is close to Plaça Espanya and Montjuic and connects to metro lines L5 and L3. It is also Barcelona’s main train station, with AVE, long-distance, middle-distance, and commuter trains serving all of Spain.

Passeig de Gràcia – This station is the closest to the centre of Barcelona (Plaça de Catalunya and the Gothic Quarter) and connects with metro lines L2, L3 and L4.

El Clot – This train station is convenient for Poblenou, Clot and the northernmost part of the Eixample (especially if you plan to take a taxi from the train station to your hotel). It connects with metro lines L1 and L2 and some local train lines.

Going to the Airport

Barcelona El Prat Airport is the last stop on the line – Aeroport

Barcelona Airport Bus

From 5 am to 11:50 pm, bus 46 runs from both airport terminals to Plaça d’Espanya .

Unless you’ve purchased a T-casual or Hola Barcelona Travel Card online, the journey costs €2.40.

This is slightly cheaper than the Aerobus but has the disadvantages of being slower, less frequent (2 per hour) and not having a dedicated space for luggage.

Route Map and Timetable Bus No. 46

The Night Bus

If you are on a tight budget and arrive in Barcelona after the metro has stopped running, you could take the night bus.

Bus route N16 takes you from T1 and N17 from T2 to the city centre.

The fare is €2.40, and buses depart every 20 minutes.

I do not recommend the night bus unless you are staying near Plaça de Catalunya or one of the other stops on the route. If you have to connect to another night bus, your total journey time could be very long.

Other Public Bus Routes

There are also buses from the airport to Castelldefels, Sant Boi, Sant Joan de Llobregat and  Cornella, as well as further afield, including Lleida , Tarragona , Cadaqués and other towns on the Costa Brava .

Check out this post for more information about buses from Barcelona Airport >>

Rideshare Apps

Several rideshare companies operate in Barcelona, although local bylaws stipulate that you must book the journey from the airport at least fifteen minutes in advance.

Although I do sometimes use ride-hailing apps, when travelling from the airport, it makes more sense to catch a cab from the taxi rank. If you decide to use an app, the driver will normally meet you at one of the following locations:

Terminal 1: at the meeting point in Module C, second floor.

Terminal 2: there are meeting points outside terminal T2B and T2 C buildings.

The driver will normally contact you via the app to confirm the location.

Uber operates in Barcelona using regular taxis, and you can choose between paying a price fixed in advance or the tariff shown on the taximeter at the end of the journey.

Cabify is available in Barcelona, but local bylaws require that you reserve the journey at least 15 minutes before travelling.

Lyft doesn’t currently operate in Barcelona.

Private Transfer

If you prefer to have someone waiting for you when your flight arrives, then you may like to pre-arrange a private transfer with Book Taxi Barcelona .

By booking your transfer in advance, you benefit from a fixed fare paid up-front via Paypal or credit card. Your driver will then track your flight and wait for you in the arrivals area, holding a board with your name on it.

They also offer additional services such as bag drops, children’s booster seats, minibuses and vehicles adapted to carry electric wheelchairs or scooters, as well as private transfers to/from the cruise port and other cities nearby.

Book your private airport transfer online

There are several car hire companies at Barcelona airport, including Europcar, Avis and Hertz.

I do not recommend hiring a car to get to your hotel. A car will be of little use during your stay in the city. Even if you plan to spend a night in Barcelona and then leave the next morning, I would still recommend that you pick up your hire car on the day you depart.

It’s important to consider that most rental companies charge a premium for picking up a car at the airport. Generally, if you do need a rental car, it will be more cost-effective to pick the car up from the rental company’s offices in downtown Barcelona, even after factoring in a taxi from the airport. I recommend that you compare prices on DiscoverCars.com before making a decision.

Which To Choose?

There is really no single best way to get from the airport to Barcelona city centre.

Which is best depends on things like budget, time of arrival, where you will be staying, how many people are travelling in your group, how much luggage you carry, and personal preference.

Generally speaking:

• Staying near Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça de la Universitat or Plaça de Espanya? Take the Aerobús .
• Staying anywhere else in the city and without too much luggage? Take the train and/or metro.
• Arriving late at night/in a hurry/bulky or heavy luggage/prefer to be dropped right in front of your hotel? Take a Taxi.

All prices and fares mentioned in this post were checked and updated in March 2024 .

Let me know if you have any questions in the comments section below.

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427 comments

Hello, we wish to go from the airport to Sitges by train. I know it’s the R2sud line that takes you there but which is better to go from Barcelona Sants or El prat de lobregat? Thank you

I haven’t done this journey myself, but I think that I’d change at El Prat de Llobregat, which is the first stop of the R2nord after leaving the airport. As I say, I haven’t done this personally, but it’s a fairly small station, and I believe that the train to Sitges will depart from platform 2. Obviously, check to make sure upon arrival, you’re looking for trains with a final destination of Vilanova I La Geltrú or Sant Vicenç de Calders.

Looking at the timetables, assuming everything runs to schedule, you’ve got about ten minutes to make the change, which should be plenty of time.

The other alternative would be to take the bus directly from the airport to Sitges.

Update: I’ve now published a new post covering how to transfer from Barcelona airport to Sitges

Hi Richard,

I was hoping you can help me out. I’m arriving to the airport at 20.45 T1 and have a hotel in Molin De Rei. What would be the best way to get there?

We are spending one night in Molins De Rei and then will be staying in the centre near Joanic for 3 nights.

Bit confused – is it reasonable to get public transport from airport to Molins De Rei? Assuming I get out of the airport at 21:45…

I was thinking to get the 4 day travel pass, which includes airport metro, but then thought about getting taxi to Molins De Rei and then the T-10 for the remaining days (paying the one-off airport metro fee on the return).

On a budget, so any advice would be appreciated.

The main thing is whether public transport from airport in evening to Molins is advisable and if so what route?

Thanks! Any help greatly appreciated

Best is always subjective, a taxi will take less than half an hour and cost about forty Euros.

By public transport, the last train from the airport is at 23:38, but the last one which will connect with the R4 to Molins de Rei and actually give you time to change trains is the 22:38, so you do have time to go by public transport if you prefer.

The airport train station is at terminal T2. There’s a free shuttle bus between the terminals, as described in the article above. However, if you decide to purchase the Hola Barcelona Travel Pass, you could use the Airport Metro to get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, which would save you time because there’s less walking involved since the metro is right next to the train station at Terminal 2.

Whichever you decide the route is: metro (or shuttle bus) from terminal 1 to terminal 2, R2 train from the airport to Barcelona Sants, R4 train from Barcelona Sants to Molins de Rei.

Note that the T-10 which you mention no longer exists; it was replaced by the T-Casual and T-Familiar a few years ago. You can read more about them in this post , they’re basically similar to the T-10, and neither of them is valid for the Airport Metro stations.

Thanks Richard – very helpful. Assuming I get the free shuttle between terminal 1 to 2 – would the T-Casual ticket be valid for the journey between R2 (from the airport) – Sants – R4 to Molins de Rei? Thanks again

Yes, a one-zone T-Casual will cover the train journey from terminal 2 to Molins de Rei.

You can purchase them from the ticket machines at the airport train station.

What is the best way to get to the bcn airport from La Rambla, 40 Ciutat Vella 08002 Barcelona Spain on May 9 2023 in the morning. Thanks

The most convenient way would be to take a taxi, which would cost about €30.

If you prefer to take public transport, then if you haven’t got too much luggage, you could walk up La Rambla to Plaça de Catalunya and take the Aerobús. Note that there are two routes A1, goes to terminal T1, and A2 to terminal T2.

Hello, Thanks for very detailed post on every topic. We are a family of 4 arriving late night around 11 pm next week. Our stay is in Mataró …. Looking at the map, it is far, and Taxi seems to be the preferred way for the time and distance.

We have 2 kids (6 years and 9 months), and carrying the push wagon.

Do the usual Taxi already have enough space for 3 cabin bags + a decent sized kid wagon (foldable)? Can we book normal taxi in advance? Uber didn’t allow and the pick up service is expensive.

Lastly, what would be preferred card/combination too travel from Mataró (zone 3) to center…

Thanks in Advance Swapnil

Hi Swapnil,

Unfortunately, if your flight lands at eleven pm, then you’ll be too late to catch the last train to Mataró, which would usually be my recommendation.

If you want to use public transport at this time of night, then I think that your best bet will be to catch the Aerobus to Plaça de Catalunya, followed by Night Bus number N-80 which departs from Passeig de Gràcia. However, to be honest, travelling with two kids and a buggy, if you can afford it, I think you’re better off taking a taxi.

There are some six-seater minivan taxis, and if you ask the taxi marshalls at the airport taxi rank, they’ll organize one for you, although you may have to wait a few minutes.

If you want to use a ride-hailing app during your stay, I recommend you check out Cabify, which has more vehicles than Uber and allows you to select different-sized vehicles and book a booster seat if needed.

For tickets, I’d recommend you purchase a T-familiar which can be shared between the four of you and can be used both on the R1 train, E11.1 express bus and N-80 night bus. There’s more information about the T-familiar and other ticket options in this post .

Hi arriving to Barcelona from Dublin, Ireland in January 2023 an looking for any tips to get from airport to cruise terminal. Cruising with msc.

Hi Margaret,

Did you already read my post about how to get from Barcelona airport to the cruise ship terminals ?

I think that most of what you need to know should be covered in that article. If you’ve any specific questions, let me know in the comments, and I’ll do my best to help.

MSC cruise ships usually dock at the Moll Adossat wharf.

I am arriving on Saturday 24 Sep at approximately 13h30 Terminal 1 and will be going to my hotel U232 in the Eixample district.

I have a medium size luggage and backpack, is it safe to use the metro to Hospital Clínic and walk the 180m to the hotel?

Also I am looking at cost as a 4 day Travel Card (Hola BCN) is 30.80€ vs a single taxi fare 35€

Lastly can I use this Travel Card to get by Metro to Barcelona Sants Station?

Yes, it’s safe to use the metro with luggage.

The Hola Barcelona Travel Card is a good choice, especially if you will be using the airport metro since it works out at approximately €7 per day for unlimited travel on the metro, including the airport metro, plus TMB buses, trams and commuter trains within transport zone 1, which includes the entire city of Barcelona plus a few adjacent towns. And yes, you can use the Hola Barcelona to travel by metro to Barcelona Sants Station.

It’s worth noting that the so-called four-day Hola Barcelona card is, in fact, valid for 96 hours from the first time you use it, not four calendar days, so if you use it for the first time at 14:00 on Saturday, it will be valid until 13:59 on Wednesday. There’s more information about the Hola Barcelona Travel Card and other tourist passes in this post .

Hi, first time 2 of us will be travelling to Barcelona in a few weeks will be arriving at terminal 2c at 10.15 am and going to Praktik Bakery. Which is the best way to get there please?

The easiest way will be to catch a taxi from the airport to your hotel, although you will probably have to walk to the taxi rank at terminal T2B because not many taxis stop at T2C, which is used exclusively by EasyJet.

The cheapest way will be to catch the airport train to Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia which is a five minute or so walk from your hotel. If you purchase a one zone T-familiar, share it between the two of you, this will cost €1,25 each.

Hi Richard, Flying into El-Prat from Glasgow with easyJet on Sept 8th until Sept 22nd We are a party of 4 heading to Salou, 2 adults, 2 x 17yo girls I want to use the train to get there so what station do I need to use?

You should take the R2Nord train from the airport train station to Barcelona Sants where you change trains to any of the following lines: R14, R15, R16 or R17. Depending on which of those you catch, you may have to change trains again at Tarragona and then catch either the RT2 or R17 to Salou – Port Aventura. Timetables here .

Note: These are regional or regional express trains. Don’t be tempted to catch the AVE high speed train to Tarragona, because it stops at a station which is several km outside the city.

You’re a star

Many Thanks

You’re welcome, Garry.

Hi, we are arriving on a Ryanair flight at 00.10, too late to get to our apartment for check-in, so is there somewhere comfortable in the airport where we can chill for a few hours. Thanks.

Hi Patrick,

Unfortunately, I haven’t been in Terminal 2 since Christmas 2019 (you can probably guess why) and the terminal was closed for a large part of 2020 and part of 2021 during which time it was refurbished so I can’t really give you any first-hand recommendations. All I can say is that you will probably find somewhere to crash but I wouldn’t expect it to be comfortable. If you decide to go for it and are travelling with hand luggage only I’d try to find somewhere airside (before going through customs).

If I were you, I’d think about booking a night in a hostel. There are hostels with 24-hour check-in which have dorm beds for as little as €13 per night.

Hello Thank you for the info.but just to ask what is the best for us we are group of 7 and we will gonna stay to Hostal Fernando,shall we take the airbus?

Hi Rosalie,

Which terminal are you landing at and at what time?

If you’re landing at Terminal 2 you might be better off catching the train to Passeig de Gràcia followed by the metro (green line) to Liceu , in which case you could purchase a T-Familiar (price €10) and share it between the 7 of you.

If you’re landing at T1 then the Aerobús is a good choice. It’s a ten-minute walk along La Rambla to your hostel. Carrer de Ferran is easy to spot as you walk down La Rambla since there’s a large KFC on the corner.

Hello, is there a way to buy the R2N ticket online in advance, rather than in-person with the ticketing machines? We will be rushing for time given our flight/connecting train schedules. On RENFE’s site, there are no routes displayed when you search “El Prat Aeroport” to “Barcelona-Sants”.

To see the timetables for the R2N you have to go to either the Rodalies de Catalunya section of the RENFE website or to the Rodalies own website .

Either way, unfortunately tickets can’t be purchased online for this route.

However, there are plenty of ticket machines at the station which take cards or cash so you don’t usually need to queue up. It should only take a minute or two to purchase your ticket. The only delay could be if the machines for some reason don’t accept your credit card in which case you’d have to purchase tickets at the ticket window, where there are usually queues of tourists although it may not be as bad as usual at the moment due to the pandemic.

From the fact that you speak about having to make a connection, I’m assuming that you’ve got an onward train from Barcelona Sants right?

If it’s an AVE train then it should include a code to get a free journey on regional trains. Check for the words “Combinado Cercanies” on your ticket. If this is the case, then you just need to type that code into one of the ticket machines at the station to get your free ticket for the R2N, no need to worry about credit cards or changing money. There’s more information about this in this post .

The other alternative, if you’ll be staying in Barcelona, would be to purchase a Hola Barcelona Travel Card or a Barcelona Card , both of which cover the train from the airport and can be bought online, although you do still have to pick the cards up on arrival. There’s plenty of information about both of these cards in this post .

Hello, Indeed once my flight lands, I need to run to Barcelona-Sants asap to catch my AVLO train to Zaragoza. I had to buy the ticket from trainline.com because the Renfe site was full of e errors, but I don’t seem to see any code labelled Cercanies. Does this mean I don’t qualify for the complimentary R2N train? Thank you!

As you know the AVLO is a “low cost” version of the AVE. Unfortunately, the ticket doesn’t include the complimentary “Combinado Cercanias” tickets which you get with the regular AVE tickets.

A ticket for the R2N to Barcelona Sants will cost you €4.60.

You can check the timetable for the R2N train from the link to the Rodalies website in my previous reply. If you are really short of time, you could either catch a taxi direct to the train station, which will take about 20 minutes and cost about €30, or catch the Aerobus to Plaça d’Espanya and then catch a taxi from there to the train station.

If you haven’t too much luggage you could walk from Plaça d’Espanya to Barcelona Sants which would take about ten minutes or so.

Arriving with my daughter from Copenhagen on Monday 24 May at 23.15.

Will stay at Barcelo Sants hotel at the railway station

How much should I pay?

Can I negotiate a fixed price?

A taxi to your hotel from the airport at that time of day will cost around thirty Euros.

All taxis are metered and you can’t negotiate a fixed fee.

Hi arriving Barcelona airport on 11th March approx 11am then travelling to premia de dalt can you help please.

If I were you, I’d take the R2 Nord train from the airport to Barcelona El Clot-Aragó train station where you change trains to the R1 line heading North.

Take the R1 (or RG1) to Premià de Mar train station where you catch the C14 bus to Premià de Dalt.

As mentioned in the article above, the airport train station is at terminal T2 so if your flight lands at T1 you will need to take the free shuttle bus from T1 to terminal T2.

The R2 Nord train arrives at platform 2 at Barcelona El Clot-Aragó train station. The R1 and RG1 northbound depart from platform 4.

At Premià de Mar, the C14 stops on the same side of the road as the train station, turn right as you come out of the station and you´ll see the layby the bus stops in just in front of you.

We will arrive BCN terminal 1 , Wednesday at 10:20 pm

What is the safest and best way to get to Hotel U232 located on the west side of Eixample

Arriving late in the day, I think it’s easiest to just catch a taxi from the airport to your hotel. There are always plenty waiting at the taxi rank.

Thank you so much

You’re welcome Mo

Dear Richard I heard that the T-casual card that replaced the T-10 card can be used by multi-people at the same time until Feb 29th 2020. i.e. the single use purpose was cancelled until Feb 29th by the authorities due to confusion and uproar from BCN citizens. Multiple BCN newspapers published about this on Jan 3rd 2020. Please confirm?

Yes, that’s correct although it seems that the TMB was too embarrassed to publish the information on their own website.

It was in all the newspapers and is also included on the official website of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan government).

If you scroll down to the bottom of this page you will see that it says:

Tickets purchased during 2019: redemption and expiration The T-10 and the T-Casual will be able to be used as multi-person cards until February 29. Those users who have non-exhausted tickets and do not want to use them can go to the Service Points, where they can get a refund for the number of unused trips. All other tickets acquired in 2019 may be used until their expiry date.

Hi hoping you can help, arriving in Barcelona this saturday lunchtime easy jet can you advise on best route to get to Llacuna metro station from airport and hoping to also visit Sagrada Corazon del Jesus so do any of the transport tickets T10/casual or hola 48/72 hr pass cover me for that journey also please?

To get from the airport to your hotel from terminal T2C (where easyjet flights arrive) by public transport you can take the train to Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia station followed by the L4 metro (direction La Pau) six stops to Llacuna.

To get to the Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, take the L3 metro from Llacuna to Urquinaona from where you walk (5 minutes) to Plaça de Catalunya and catch the FGC train (lines S1 or S2) to Peu del Funicular. From here you can catch the Funicular railway to Vallvidrera Superior and finally catch the number 111 bus to Plaça Tibidabo (stop number 2149).

Both of these routes are covered by the T-casual and the Hola Barcelona Travel Card.

Update: I’ve just added a new post about the Church of the Sacred Heart on Mt. Tibidabo with detailed information about how to get there. Hope this helps.

Hello – I am staying at Hotel Pulitzer and I am very confused on how to get there via Metro. Any suggestions?

Hi Marylyn,

The best way to get to that location by public transport from the airport is to take the Aerobus which will take about 35 minutes and cost €5.90 one way or €10.20 return. The nearest stop to your hotel is Plaça de la Universitat which is the third stop.

If you want to take the metro then you could catch the L9Sud to Torrassa where you transfer to the L1. You then take the L1 (direction Fondo) to Catalunya which is a short walk from your hotel. Depending on connections, the metro will take about 50 minutes and cost €5.15.

There’s more information about both options in the post above.

Hi, I’m flying using easy jet so coming into terminal 2. We are staying at the Novotel Barcelona hotel. 2 adults 1 teen. Arriving at lunchtime on a Saturday. What would be the best way to get from the airport to the hotel? Thank you for your help.

You mean the Novotel Barcelona City at Av. Diagonal 201 right?

Arriving at Terminal 2 you could get there pretty easily by public transport. Take the train from the airport to Barcelona – El Clot Aragó train station. The train station is about a 10 to 15 minute walk away from your hotel.

If you don’t fancy walking then you could take the metro L1 (red line) from the train station, one stop to Glòries. Your hotel is a 5 minute walk from the metro stop.

There are links to download train time tables and a map of the train and metro lines in the post above.

Depending on how lucky you are with connections the journey should take about an hour (the trains run every 30 minutes and take about 30 minutes to El Clot Aragó station)

Alternatively, a taxi would take about half an hour and cost about €40.

We will be in Barcelona over New Year and were thinking of buying a T-10 and taking the airport train. I’ve just read your comments about the new T-Casual on the other post. Will we still be able to use the T-10 to get back to the airport or will we have to purchase a T-Casual for the return journey?

You will continue to be able to use the T-10 until February 29th (assuming you haven’t used up the 10 journeys obviously).

However, on January 1st it will become unipersonal, meaning that you can’t share one ticket between two or more people travelling at the same time (at the moment you can do this with a T-10)

So, you will still be able to use the T-10 to return to the airport but if there are more than 1 of you sharing the same T-10, you will need to purchase another ticket for the second person etc.

By the way, if you haven’t seen it already, I’ve just finished updating this post with more information about the new T-Casual.

Best/cheapest route please: (2 adults) June 2020 Airport to Market; market to maritime museum; museum to cruise port (or maybe skip the museum). Thank you. We will be sending luggage directly from airport to ship, so can move around without luggage.

Hi Charles,

Which market are you thinking of? Do you mean La Boqueria ? (The famous food market next to Las Ramblas .)

If so, I’d suggest you take the Aerobus to Plaça de Catalunya and then walk from there to the Boqueria Market.

It’s a scenic walk along La Rambla and should take about 5 minutes or so.

From there you can walk to the Maritime Museum which is a 10-minute walk further down La Rambla towards Columbus Monument and the port.

To get from the Maritime Museum to your ship you could either take a taxi or catch the Cruise Bus which departs from near to the Columbus Monument.

There’s more information about this in this post and this post .

Before deciding which method to use to get from the museum to the port you should check which terminal your ship will dock at because if it docks at the World Trade Center terminals (aka Barcelona Wharf) then you could walk there from the museum in about 10 minutes. If it will be docking at one of the terminals on the Moll Adossat wharf (where the larger cruise ships dock) then you should take either the Cruise Bus or a taxi.

If you didn’t mean the La Boqueria Market, let me know which market you are thinking of and I’ll give you some more suggestions.

we will be reaching BCN at 23:00 and planning to book my hotel near Rambla street somewhere. Is it advisable to take any mode of public transport at that hour (we are a couple with a 1-year kid), considering 1 big bag and his buggy? Many thanks in advance.

If you plan to stay near to La Rambla I recommend you choose a hotel near to Plaça de Catalunya or in the stretch of La Rambla between Plaça de Catalunya and the Liceu metro station (as a rough guide). The other end of La Rambla (the section near to the port) can be a bit seedy late at night.

The other advantage of staying near to Plaça de Catalunya is that the Aerobus (express bus from and to the airport) stops there. The Aerobus runs until 1 a.m. so you will have plenty of time to catch it. There’s more information about the Aerobus in the article above.

Alternatively, a taxi from the airport to the location will cost approximately €30 and take about half an hour.

I need to get from BCN to Suizo Hotel, next Monday, Nov 4. We arrive at 0840, what’s the best way, el cheapo to get there?

Hotel Suizo is near to the Jaume I metro station. The cheapest way to get there will be to purchase a T-10 travel card at the airport train station then take the train to Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia train station followed by the L4 metro to Jaume I (yellow line). If your flight lands at terminal 1, there is a free shuttle bus to take you to terminal 2 (more info in the article)

Me and my wife are arriving at BCN on Vueling (Terminal 1) and are staying at Hotel SB Glow. I believe the closest Metro station is Glories. What’s the best way to get there from the airport?

If I were you, for that location I’d do the following:

Catch the free shuttle bus from terminal 1 to terminal 2 (more info in the article above) and then catch the train from terminal 2 to Barcelona – El Clot Aragó train station. From here it will take you about 10 minutes to walk to your hotel.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to walk so much, you could take the metro line L1 one stop from El Clot Aragó (the metro station is called simply Clot and is part of the train station) to Glòries and then walk from there (5 minute walk).

Depending on how lucky you are with connections, this will take about an hour and, if you purchase a T-10 ticket at the train station (share one between you) will cost €1.02 per person.

More information about the T-10 in this post>>

If that sounds like too many changes, then you could catch the L9 metro from the airport to Torrassa and then catch the L1 to Glòries. This will also take about an hour but unfortunately you can’t use the T-10 ticket on the L9 metro from the airport, so it will cost you slightly more. You must either purchase a Billet Aeroport (airport ticket) which costs €4.60 or a Hola Barcelona travel pass (there’s more info about travel passes in the article I linked to above).

Alternatively, depending on your arrival time, a taxi to this location will take about half an hour and cost about €40.

Hi Richard We are visiting Barcelona for the first time and we are staying at an AirBnb address is Carrer de Roger de Lluria. We will have some luggage with us as its a two week stay, would the train work and then walk the rest or would you recommend a private transfer? thanks Jack

Depending on where you are staying on Carrer Roger de Llúria, the train can be a good option. I don’t know how much luggage you will be travelling with but, if you take a look at a map, the section of Roger de Llúria from Plaça de Urquinaona to Carrer de Aragó is basically flat, after that it’s a bit uphill but not too bad. If you let me know exactly where you will be staying and which terminal your flight lands at I’ll be able to give you some better advice.

Alternatively, a taxi from the taxi rank at the airport will cost around €30. There’s no need to pre-book because there are always plenty available.

I will be visiting Barcelona on October 14-17. Any recommendations for a place to stay in the city center that doesn’t cost more than $60/night? Thanks!

Hi Travelmarin,

I’m not the best person for hotel recommendations in Barcelona because I haven’t stayed in a hotel or hostel here for a long time now.

60 US dollars (about €50) is low end here so if you want to stay central and are travelling solo I think you’d be better off looking at staying in a hostel. If you don’t mind sharing then you can get a bed in a dorm or shared room for about €25 or even less.

I’ve heard good things about the Sant Jordi Hostels Rock Palace which is in a central location and gets decent reviews.

Hi again Richard,

Just to say we got the train and its was a great service. Also using the t10 card meant it cost us about 5 euro to get into Barcelona city centre.

Glad to have been able to help.

We arrive about 11:00 am on an American airline from the USA. We check intoo the Vasanta Hostal Boutique . Casp 31 on September 5th. What is the best public transportation for us to take and what would be our stop

Your flight will land at Terminal 1 and your hotel is 2 blocks (5 minute walk) from Plaça de Catalunya.

If I were you, I’d catch the Aerobus. Plaça de Catalunya is the last stop, the journey takes about 35 minutes, buses depart every 5 minutes.

If you take a look at the route on Google maps, the Aerobus stops just in front of the El Corte Inglés department store.

We will be staying at hotel Cuatro Naciones with senior in our party. Any suggestions as to the best way to travel from the airport to our hotel??

Travelling with a senior, I think the best choice would be to take a taxi which will cost about €30

We are staying near to Carrer d’Arago.

I believe it is around a 10 minute walk.

Would you think the train is doable with luggage and 3 children or should we get a taxi.

Thanks again

If you use public transport at home with your family, you shouldn’t have any problems in Barcelona.

The trains are modern and clean and the area where you will be walking is flat and scenic.

If you change your mind, a taxi from the airport to that location will take about 25 minutes and cost about €30

Hi, I am traveling to Barcelona arriving Friday 9th at 10.30am. I am a group of 5 with 3 children. I am staying at Carrer d’Aribau and am thinking of getting the train. I would buy a T10 pass. What station is best to travel to and then would I transfer to metro? Thanks

It really depends on where you are staying on Carrer d’Aribau exactly, it’s a pretty long street.

If you’re staying near to Carrer de Valencia, then it’s only about a 10 or 15-minute walk from Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia train station which is the fourth stop on the airport train line.

If not, then you may want to combine the train with another mode of transport (most likely the metro)

If you tell me the name or address of your hotel, I’ll tell you what I think would be your best option(s).

By the way, there’s been talk of a possible strike by airport security staff this Friday which may cause delays at the airport. Obviously, it will mostly affect people who are departing from BCN (security checks after check-in) but you may find that the airport is more busy than usual.

Coming to Barcelona in October with easyjet and staying at Hotel Ronda House. What’s the best way to get there? We land at 18:05 BCN. Our return flight is 22:05 so advice for return also appreciated.

The easiest way would be to catch a taxi from the rank outside the airport terminal which should normally cost about €30 and take about 25 minutes.

Having said that, if you are arriving on a weekday at 18:05 (allow about 30 minutes to collect your bags) you are still within the evening rush hour. There may be heavy traffic at the entrance to Barcelona and it could take longer and cost a bit more.

It would, of course, be cheaper by public transport.

Easyjet flies to and from terminal 2 so, for this location, you could catch the train to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia train station followed by the L2 metro 2 stops to Sant Antoni metro station which is a 5-minute walk from your hotel.

This would take between 45 minutes and 1 hour depending on how lucky you are with connections.

Note: there is some walking involved: 5 minutes from the airport terminal to the train station, 5 minutes from the train to the metro (the train station is linked to the metro by a tunnel ) and then 5 minutes from the metro to your hotel.

If you purchase a T-10 pass at the train station, this journey would cost just €1.02. More info about the T-10 pass in this post .

Hi, myself and one other are flying into Barcelona soon and are planning to take the Rodalies train from T2 (R2 Nord)to Pineda De Mar (R1). I understand that I will need to change trains but was wondering which train station I should change at. Also does the €5.50 pp include the cost of changing trains? Also do you have any recommendations for things to see/do, markets, bars etc in and around Pineda De Mar.

Thank you in advance :)

I recommend you change trains at Barcelona El Clot Aragó, which is the fifth station after you leave the airport. The R2 Nord from the airport arrives at platform 2, and the R1 departs from platform 4.

Yes, the €5.50 fare is all the way from the airport to Pineda de Mar and includes the change of trains. When you purchase your ticket from the ticket machine at the airport train station, just select Pineda de Mar as the destination, and you’ll be issued with the right ticket.

I’ve not visited Pineda yet, unfortunately so I can’t recommend any bars etc. For day trips, in addition to Barcelona, I recommend you take a look at Tossa de Mar .

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Where is Barcelona Airport?

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, more commonly known as Barcelona or Barcelona El Prat Airport, is close to a town called El Prat de Llobregat on the outskirts of Barcelona.  This is the main international airport of Barcelona and is the only airport actually in Barcelona.

Barcelona El Prat Airport is about 25 minutes’ drive from the centre of Barcelona by car or taxi and is well connected to the city centre by public transport in the form of buses, trains and metro.

Know Before You Go to Barcelona

Before travelling to Barcelona, make sure you book accommodation and popular attractions ASAP as hotels and tickets can sell out.

⭐ TOP 3 BARCELONA ACTIVITIES TO BOOK IN ADVANCE:

1: Park Guell Admission Ticket - colourful mosaic terraces and gorgeous views

2: Sagrada Familia Skip the Line Ticket  - a must-see in Barcelona!

3: Casa Batlló Entry with Self-Audioguide Tour - stunning Modernist Building & rooftop

🛌 MY FAVOURITE HOTELS IN BARCELONA:

$$ : Sercotel Hotel Rosellon - Incredible view of the Sagrada Familia from some rooms and the terrace

$$:  H10 Madison 4* Sup - top location with rooftop pool & view of the Gothic Cathedral

$ : Chic & Basic Lemon Boutique Hotel - great value hotel near Plaça Catalunya

❗BEWARE OF PICKPOCKETS❗

Although Barcelona is a safe city, pickpockets are a problem here, particularly in popular tourist areas and on the metro.  Use a  theft-proof backpack and consider getting some hidden-pocket clothing to keep your belongings safe.

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Barcelona airport terminals.

Barcelona Airport has 2 terminals and is the second-largest airport in Spain, after Madrid-Barajas.  How you get from Barcelona airport to the city could depend on which terminal you fly into, so check which one is indicated on your flight ticket.

There is a free shuttle bus which runs between the two terminals, so all transport options are possible from both terminals although you might need to transfer between them first.  The shuttle buses run frequently, every 5-10 minutes depending on the time of day, and the journey takes 10-15 minutes to get from one terminal to the other.

Below are the airlines which usually operate from each terminal, however, make sure you check your ticket to confirm which terminal in Barcelona you will arrive at so you can plan onward travel accordingly.

Barcelona Airport Terminal One Airlines

Airlines which operate at Terminal One include:

Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Algerie, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, American Airlines, Arkia Israel Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Ba Cityflyer, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al, Emirates, Finnair, Iberia, Israir, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Rossiya Russian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Tarom, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways and Vueling.

Barcelona Airport Terminal Two

Airlines that operate at Terminal Two include:

Aer Lingus, Air Arabia Maroc, Air Moldova, Air Transat, Atlantic Airways, Azur Air, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Chalair Aviation, Corendon Airlines, Easyjet, Enter Air, Evelop Air, I-Fly, Icelandair, Jet2com, Jetairfly, Luxair, Norwegian Air, Iberojet, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Air, Ryanair, SmartWings, Transavia com, Ural Airlines, UTair, Wizz Air.

Quick tips for Barcelona Airport Transport

• If you choose convenience over budget then a taxi or private transfer is the easiest way to get directly from Barcelona airport to your accommodation.  There are always taxis available outside both terminals, although there may be queues during peak times.
• Instead of a taxi, consider pre-booking a private transfer with Welcome Pickups or Solhop .  For a price similar to a standard taxi, an English-speaking driver will meet you at the arrival gate and drive you to your accommodation, sharing information about key sights you pass along the way.
• If you prefer public transport, check out the Hola Barcelona card which includes unlimited use of the metro, buses, trams and local trains, including the train journey from the airport to Barcelona.
• The Aerobus goes directly to Plaça Catalunya so is a good choice if your accommodation is nearby.

There are several ways to get from Barcelona airport to Barcelona, take a look and see which option is best for you.

Taxi from Barcelona Airport to the City

Airport taxis can whisk you into the city centre in around 25 minutes, depending on traffic, and of course, will take you straight to your hotel or accommodation so this is a good option if you are short on time or have mobility issues.

There are always taxis waiting outside both terminals, you can easily spot the black and yellow cars lining up to collect people.  Taxis are available 24 hours a day, with increased rates before or after 8am during the week, and on weekends and holidays.

There is a minimum fee of €20, and to get into the city the cost can vary quite a bit, depending on where your hotel is and if there is a lot of traffic.  Expect to pay between €30 to €40 on average.

Taxis used to charge a supplement for each item of luggage, but that is no longer the case.

Pros: Fast if no traffic.  Drop off right at your accommodation.

Cons: Expensive for solo travellers.  May be a queue at the airport.

Private Transfer to Barcelona from the Airport

If you’d prefer to pre-book your transfer from Barcelona Airport, Welcome Pickups offer private cars with English-speaking drivers to meet you at the arrival gate and take you directly to your destination, pointing out key landmarks along the way.

They aim to match the price of a normal taxi, so for a personalized service that’s excellent value and gives you peace of mind that someone will be waiting for you as you arrive.  Click here for a quote to check out the price for your journey.

Additional COVID safety precautions currently offered by Welcome Pickups include:

• The driver wearing a mask during the ride and not coming into physical contact with the passengers or their belongings (e.g. luggage)
• Hand sanitisers and hand wipes provided in the car
• A minimum gap of 20 minutes between transfers so that the car can be cleaned & sanitised

Pros: Personalised, direct service including meet and greet and drop off at your accommodation.  Fast if no traffic.

Cons: Expensive for solo travellers.

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Shared Transfers from Barcelona Airport

You can also arrange shared transfers from Barcelona with companies such as Shuttle Spain , which stop off at specific hotels in Barcelona, not individual addresses.

Pros: Cheaper than private transfers

Cons: More expensive than the bus and not necessarily quicker.  Only drops off at specific destinations, not individual addresses.

Train from Barcelona Terminal 2 to City Centre

I love getting the Barcelona airport train to and from Barcelona .  It is quick, relaxing and cheap.  The train journey is part of the Barcelona public transport system and is included in the Hola Barcelona travel card .

Read more about the Hola Barcelona Travel Card here .

The train leaves from Barcelona Airport train station across a raised walkway from Terminal 2.  It is the R2 line and stops at the main station in Barcelona (Sants), Passeig de Gràcia and El Clot-Aragó, as well as some stops on the way into the city and carries on beyond Barcelona.

The train journey from the airport at Terminal 2 to Sants station takes 20 minutes, 27 minutes to Passeig de Gràcia and 31 minutes to El Clot-Aragó.

It is then possible to change trains at Sants to go to Plaça Catalunya on a different train line, or you can get the metro, bus or taxi to get closer to your accommodation if you can’t walk from the main station stops.

The trains run from around 6am, with the last train to Barcelona leaving the airport at 11.38pm.  You can check the timetable on the Renfe website here .

Pros: Cheap, included in the Hola Barcelona Card.  Fast service if you are staying close to the main stations.

Cons: Only 2 trains per hour.  No overnight service.  Only available from Terminal 2 (although you can take the free shuttle between terminals)

Read more about taking the train from the Airport to the City Centre in this detailed blog post here

Aerobús – Airport Bus to Barcelona City Centre

The Aerobús is a dedicated airport bus running an express service from the airport to Barcelona city, stopping at a few key destinations including Plaça Espanya before terminating at Plaça Catalunya.

There are two different lines, one for each terminal.  Aerobús A1 goes to and from Terminal 1, and Aerobús A2 goes to and from Terminal 2.

You can buy tickets online on the official website here , from the bus stop terminals at the airport or in Plaça Catalunya, or from the driver.  One-way tickets cost 6,75 €, and a return ticket costs 11,65 € per person.  Children under 4 travel free.

The service runs 24 hours a day, from every 5 minutes on peak times and routes to every 20 minutes at quieter periods in the early morning.  The website has details of the timetable and stops.

Pros: Dedicated express service.  Frequent and direct to the city centre.  Inexpensive.  Convenient for accommodation close to Plaça Espanya and Plaça Catalunya

Cons: Only a few stops in the city so may need to change to a taxi/metro to get to your accommodation.

Transport Not Usually Recommended for Visitors

I’ve included these options so you have all of the information, but don’t recommend these as they either take a long time or just aren’t very convenient unless you happen to be staying right next to one of the bus or metro stops.

There are public buses that go to and from the airport which are included in the Hola Barcelona travel card .  You can also buy a single ticket on the bus or use the T-Casual transport tickets.  Lines include:

• From Barcelona Plaça Espanya to airport terminal T1 and T2 with the 46.
• Night bus Nitbus N18 from Barcelona (Pl. Catalunya-Ronda Universitat) to the airport, terminal T1 and T2.
• Night bus Nitbus N17 from Barcelona (Pl. Catalunya) straight to airport terminal T1.
• Night bus Nitbus N16 from Barcelona (Pl. Catalunya) to Castelldefels, stopping at terminal T2.

Pros: Included in the 10 journey T-Casual ticket and the Hola Barcelona travel card.  Night services are available.  Convenient if you are close to the stops on the route.

Cons: Can take a long time with traffic and frequent stops

Metro from the Airport

Metro line L9 Sud connects the airport terminals T1 and T2 with the city of Barcelona, every 7 minutes.  The journey is included in the Hola Barcelona travel card, but not included in the 10 journey T-Casual ticket, so you will need to buy a separate Airport ticket for €5.50 if you don’t get the Hola Barcelona card .

The metro runs from 5am to midnight during the week, from 5am to 2am on Fridays and eves of public holidays, all night on Saturdays and until midnight on Sundays.

Pros: Some night service.  Runs frequently during operational hours.

Cons: Takes longer than the train from Terminal 2.  Will probably need to change lines to get to your destination.

Rent Your Own Car & Driving from Barcelona Airport

I have saved this till last, as I don’t recommend hiring a car in Barcelona unless you plan to travel outside of the city every day.  Parking in Barcelona is expensive and in short supply, so it is much easier to move around the city by public transport or taxi.

If you plan to spend a couple of days in the city and then explore further afield there are car rental companies in Barcelona city centre where you can arrange car hire for when you need it, without having to worry about parking.

However, if you do decide to hire a car at the airport, I’d suggest using Google maps or a sat-nav to direct you to where you want to go.  Driving in Barcelona can be stressful as it is busy, with many of the streets running one way only.  Also be aware of the motorbike and scooter drivers who zip around queuing traffic!

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Claire Sturzaker

I'm Claire and I love Barcelona! I first came to Barcelona as a student almost 20 years ago, and adore this city. I want to share all of my insider tips to help you to enjoy Barcelona as much as I do. If you want to visit Barcelona and have an amazing time – you are in the right place!

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Getting from Barcelona airport to the city center by bus:

Aerobus (A1) Airport-Plaza de Catalunya. Aerobus  is the bus service that connects the Airport with the center of Barcelona leaving every 5 minutes, every day of the year.

In approximately 35 minutes can go or return to either of the Airport Terminals (T1 or T2) comfortably and economically, without having to change stations or stops.

The route covers strategic stops in the city.

All of our vehicles are adapted for people with mobility problems, they have a large area for luggage and all the commodities offered by good public transport.

· Timetable:

Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) - Terminal T1 (Airport)

From 05.30 h to 06.50 h every 10 min

From 06.50 h to 21.45 h every 5 min

From 21.45 h to 00.30 h every 10 min 

Terminal T1 (Airport) - Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona)

From 06.10 h to 07.30 h every 10 min

From 07.30 h to 22.25 h every 5 min

From 22.25 h to 01.05 h every 10 min   

Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) - Terminal T2 (Airport)

From 05.30 h to 06.50 h every 20 min

From 06.50 h to 22.20 h every 10 min

From 22.20 h to 00.30 h every 20 min 

Terminal T2 (Airport) - Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona)

From 06.00 h to 07.00 h every 20 min

From 07.00 h to 23.00 h every 10 min

From 23.00 h to 01.00 h every 20 min 

The service operates 365 days a year, always with the same schedule.

· Price:  

You can buy your ticket from the staff at the bus stops (payment in cash or by credit card), at the automatic sales machines (payment in cash or by credit card), or by paying the bus driver (cash-only payments). 

Single ticket: 9,75 €

*Valid for one person and his/her luggage and valid up to one hour after purchase. 

round trip ticket: 14.65 €

*Valid for the person and his/her luggage. Valid GOING up to 1 hour after purchasing, and valid RETURN up to 9 days after purchasing. You must keep the ticket in order to exchange it for the return ticket trip.

Getting from Barcelona airport to the city center by train:

From Barcelona airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 take line L9S and then at Torrassa line L1

Aeroport T1,  Aeroport T2, Mas Blau ,Parc Nou, Cèntric,El Prat Estació, Les Moreres, Mercabarna, Parc Logístic, Fira, Europa, Can Tries Gornal

Then Torrassa and Plaça de Catalunya. 

Travel time : 53 minutes. Schedule:   Departures from Barcelona airport from 06:00 to 23:44 - Train every 30 minutes. Price:  standard  5.15€  per ticket The Barcelona Airport train station is part of tariff zone 1 of the Barcelona metropolitan area:  T-Dia 5,15€.

Getting from the city center to Barcelona airport by train:

If you are departing from Plaça de Catalunya, take the Metro L1 red line and change at Torrassa to the L9S orange line.

Plaça de Catalunya, Torrassa

then Can Tries Gornal, Europa | Fira , Fira, Parc Logístic , Mercabarna, Les Moreres , El Prat Estació , Cèntric, Parc Nou , Mas Blau , Aeroport T2 Aeroport T1

Travel time: 53 minutes. Schedule:   Departures from Barcelona airport from 06:00 to 23:44 - Train every 30 minutes. Price: standard 5.50€ per ticket The Barcelona Airport train station is part of tariff zone 1 of the Barcelona metropolitan area: T-Dia 5,50€ .

Private Transfers

We at Barcelona.com can offer you  special private airport transfers  from the airport to the city of Barcelona, to cruises, or to any destination close to Barcelona. We can also transfer you from cruises, hotels, etc, to Barcelona Airport.

· Stops : Opposite terminals A, B, and C.

· Price: Approximate rates from the airport on working days (from 07.00 to 21.00): to Plaza España, 14.90 €; to Plaza Catalunya, 17.20 €; to Sagrada Familia , 20.60 €. Approximate rates on Saturdays, holidays, and at night (from 21.00 to 07.00): to Plaza España, 17.80 €; to Plaza Cataluña, 20.60 €; to Sagrada Familia, 24.50 €. These rates include the airport supplement. The luggage supplement is 0.90 € per item. The cost payable is as indicated on the meter. Users are advised to request a receipt.

The airport access road is the C-31 motorway Barcelona-Castelldefels, which connects with the C-32 Barcelona-Sitges. From the Barcelona ring roads, access is by the Pata Sur.

T1-T2 shuttle.

Every 6 or 7 minutes a bus connects T2 (with a stop in the intermodal building) with the arrivals (P0) and the departures (P3) roadways and the arrivals roadway (P0) of T1. The journey lasts approximately 10 minutes.

T1-T2 Renfe suburban train station shuttle.

Running to coincide with the arrival of trains (every 30 minutes) a bus links the T2 Renfe station with the departures roadway (P3) of T1. The journey lasts approximately 10 minutes.

T1 and T2-Long stay parking shuttle.

Shuttle bus services link the long-stay car park with terminals T1 (with a stop in the arrivals roadway) and T2 (with a stop opposite the intermodal building) from 07:00 to 24:00, running every 12 minutes for T1 and 10 minutes for T2. The service is offered on demand at night.

Airside shuttle.

Only for passengers with connecting flights who have to go from one terminal to the other. There are two routes: one for Schengen-Schengen connecting flights and another for Non-Schengen-Non-Schengen connecting flights. The first, with stops in the Schengen remote debarkation area of T1 and T2, operates from 5:30 to 24:00; the second with stops in the Non-Schengen remote boarding gates of T1 and T2, operates on request by phoning 617 800 469.

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50 comments

What is the best way and inexpensive - l cheng, usa (4 sep 2017 - 13:14).

what is the best inexpensive form of transportation to get to c/ Gran Via de les Cort Catalanes 580, Barcelona 08011

getting from barcelona airport to novotel barcelona city - j ratcliffe (1 Jan 2017 - 12:16)

is it easy to use public transport to get to city centre

Route - Joy (14 Aug 2016 - 10:20)

Can you tell me the best way to get to BCN to Silken Diagonal Barcelona

Airport transfer - Nitey (20 Jan 2016 - 08:38)

Can you tell me the best way to transfer from the airport to Hotel Aranea please.

Confirm R2 from Estació de França - Jean (5 Sep 2015 - 09:18)

Hello, Can you confirm that the R2 goes from Estació de França to the airport? I checked the timetables printed there, and the R2 seems to skip the airport. Does this mean I have to catch the train at Passeig de Gracia?

best method of transport from barcelona airport to ayre hotel rousellon - kate (25 Jul 2015 - 09:04)

what is the best method of travel from barcelona airport to ayre hotel rousellon

Taxi - CY (12 Jul 2015 - 09:24)

We three people with three luggage would like to takea taxi to Terminal One of the airport. please advise how we can get on a taxi at the Hotel America in Eiample and the cost. thanks

Airport Transfer - Annie Fung (18 Aug 2014 - 12:15)

This wk I will fly from Paris to Barcelona, upon arrival, is the easiest way is jump to a taxi to the hotel (Hotel Sixty two at Passeig de Gracia 62), any idea how much this will cost? OR any other means of transportation one can suggest? If on the way back, my flight is 10:15 am, easy to get a taxi at around 7:00pm...? Pls give some tips...Thx.

Transport from Hotel (close to La Sagrada Famiglia to Girona Airport) - Ms. Joanne Cassar (27 May 2014 - 09:45)

We need a taxi or some other type of transport from our hotel which is close to La Sagrada Famiglia to the airport (Girona) at around 3am. Can you please give me suggestions and tell me how much would that cost me please for 2 persons with any kind of transport available please?

bus or train infer - sue (28 Jan 2014 - 09:15)

Bus or train options to Terminal 1 at 4:00 from Para lel Metro. Flight leaves at 6:00AM

Which mode of transport is best from airport to hotel in Diagonal? - Namrata (28 Jun 2013 - 12:30)

I shall be arriving in Barcelona on Friday. What is the best

TRASFERT FROM BCN AIRPORT TO AYRE HOTEL GRAN VIA CITY CENTRE - ROBERTO MERLI (15 Mar 2013 - 09:15)

I INTED TO GO FROM BCN AIRPORT ( easy jet terminal) to AYRE HOTEL GRAN VIA DE LES CORTS CATALANES. I would like to know wich public connecion I can use. TVM

per l'hotel e dall'hotel - Aurelio (3 Mar 2013 - 10:30)

Devo recarmi dall'aereoporto a l'Hotel in via Calle Pallars 203 Barcelona e viceversa. Sapreste indicarmi il mezzo più conveniente considerando che siamo una famiglia di 4 persone? Magari indicandomi il n° del autobus o se conviene più il taxi? Grazie

autobus N7 a las 5 de la manana - Sv (24 Feb 2013 - 09:30)

Hla. Necesito llegar de aeropuerto al estacion de trenes (para Alicante) asta las 6*00 de la manana. Hay un autodus numero 7 (hasta Plaza Espana) a las 5 ? y luego autobus numero 17 asta aeropurto?

transport prat à aeroport à avda diagonal 199 - dany (23 Feb 2013 - 15:30)

bonjour, quel est le moyen de transport le plus simple pour 4 personnes gracias

rosay - marcel (25 Jan 2013 - 09:00)

quels moyens de transport dois-je prendre pour aller a l'hotel montjuic?attente reponse merci

Tren Tarragona -Aeropuerto Barcelona - Feli (22 Nov 2012 - 09:00)

Como llegar desde la estación de Sants al aeropuerto? Y hay trayecto directo desde Tarragona al Aeropuerto de Barcelona? Gracias

METRO - TERE (15 Nov 2012 - 09:00)

COMO PUEDO LLEGAR DL PRAT AL NOU CAM DE LA FORMA MAS BARATA

De aeropuert a Estación de tren Francia - Miriam (30 Oct 2012 - 07:45)

Hola. Quisiera saber si la linea 10 que une el aeropuerto con la estación francia está funcionando. Y sino, cual es la mejor forma de llegar hasta alli. Gracias

SHUTTLE FROM APT TO GARGALO CIUTADELLA HOTEL - gabi (27 Oct 2012 - 10:30)

HELLO, WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF EXISTING SHUTTLE FROM APT TO THE GARGALO CIUTADELLA HOTEL/OR HOW MUCH IS THE RATE FOR A PRIVATE TAXI PER WAY

football stade du nou camp barcelone - Damien (21 Oct 2012 - 09:45)

Bonjour, savez-vous me renseigner sur les lignes de métro ou de bus allant de l'aéroport de barcelone el prat jusqu'au stade de foot de barcelone ? Quel arrêt descendre ? Merci

Taxi - Denis Béatrice (11 Aug 2012 - 10:30)

Bonjour, Le taxi entre l'aeroport et la Sagrada Familial nous a couté 46 euros! Bien plus que le budget prévu sur le site Bien à vous Denis Béatrice

Comment aller de l'aeroport a la gare de SANTS ?- - [email protected] (25 Jul 2012 - 10:30)

Comment aller de l'aeroport a la gare de SANTS ?- Bonjour , j'atteris le 25 aout a l'aeroport de Barcelone El Prat , et je dois me rendre a la gare de Sants . quel est le temps de trajet et quel moyen de transfert ? merci d'avance .

Comment aller de l'aeroport a la gare de SANTS ? - Drag.M (23 Jul 2012 - 15:00)

Bonjour , j'atteris le 25 aout a l'aeroport de Barcelone El Prat , et je dois me rendre a la gare de Sants . quel est le temps de trajet et quel moyen de transfert ? merci d'avance .

train - valerie (22 Jul 2012 - 10:30)

est-ce que le train se rend pres de la traversia de gracia dans l'Eixample ?

iténéraire - mednor (20 Jul 2012 - 09:00)

comment allez de l'airoport de barcelone à la station du nord (la station nortée)

Barcelone vers Gérone ou Calonge - corinne (17 Jul 2012 - 09:00)

Bonjour comment fait-on pour allez de Barcelone vers Gérone ou Calonge en bus et à quel prix ? merci

comment se rendre - lola (10 Jul 2012 - 08:30)

s'il vs plkait comment se rendre de l'aéreport à l'hotel Ibis Plazza Glories

Park Hotel Barcelona - Rachid (3 Jul 2012 - 07:45)

Bonjour, Je vous serai reconnaissant de me dire comment me rendre de l'aéroport à Park Hotel Barcelona

trajet - ab (24 Jun 2012 - 09:00)

comment aller de l'aeroport à la station de metro Monumental

transport - valérie (15 May 2012 - 09:15)

comment se rendre de l'aéroport de Baecelone à l'hotel AC situé Paseo Taulat

gerona to el prat - [email protected] (11 May 2012 - 10:45)

j'aimerais connaitre les horaires des bus entre l'aéroport Gerona/barcelona et Barcelona El Prat (BNC) I would like to know if there is a bus connecting gerona airport/ Barcelona el prat as advertised on the gerona airport info as I cannot seem to find any further info about it.

HOTEL CCC COVADONGA - SECCO (5 Apr 2012 - 19:15)

BONJOUR COMMENT SE RENDRE A L HOTEL CC COVADONGA DEPUIS L AEROPORT TERMINAL 2. EN BUS OU EN TAXI ? ET A QUEL COUT?

El-Prat : départ du terminal 2C - Michèle (31 Mar 2012 - 09:15)

par quel moyen peut-on se rendre au terminal 2C lorsqu'on arrive en train avec des bagages? Merci d'avance de votre réponse.

gare de barcelone vers l'aeroport del prat - micheline (27 Mar 2012 - 09:15)

quel est le moyen pour se rendre de la gare de barcelone vers l'aeroport svp? merci

Transfert aéroport El Prat à Salou - [email protected] (26 Mar 2012 - 19:00)

Bonjour, Quelle navette de bus ou de train faut-il prendre pour se rendre de l'aéroport El Prat à Salou? Ce sera pour le 20 juin. Merci

Transfert Aéroport El Prat à Salou - Marie (26 Mar 2012 - 19:00)

Bonjour En juin j'arriverai avec Ryanair à l'aéroport Barcelone El Prat. Quel bus faut-il prendre pour se rendre à Salou? Merci

giuseppe - giuseppe (24 Mar 2012 - 19:45)

buon giorno chi mi potrebe aiutare arrivo con tutta la mia famiglia e siamo 3 bambini e 2 adulti arrivo al terminal 1 da roma il 24 07 2012 devo andare a santa sussana che trasporto mi potete consigliare il piu economico per la famiglia GRAZIE A TUTTI

Salou to Barcelona T2 - Trish (21 Mar 2012 - 22:45)

Hi, how can you get from Salou to Barcelona Airport please

[email protected] - jose luis (17 Mar 2012 - 18:00)

como hago para ir de la estacion de autobuses del nord al aeropuerto

Dall'aeroporto Barcellona T2 come raggiungere l'aeroporto GIRONA - STOMACI Fabio (16 Mar 2012 - 09:30)

Arrivo alle 11.05 all'aeroporto di Barcellona terminal 2, come raggiungere l'aeroporto di GIRONA? Tenete presente che il volo da Girona è alle ore 13.50. Grazie Fabio

bus entre l'aéroport Barcelona Girona et Barcelone BNC - Martine Marguin [email protected] (14 Mar 2012 - 09:00)

j'aimerais connaitre les horaires des bus entre l'aéroport Gerona/barcelona et Barcelona El Prat (BNC)

barcelone el prat - salou - [email protected] (20 Feb 2012 - 00:45)

Bonjour, Nous arrivons à l'aéroport Barcelone El prat et souhaitons rejoidre Salou en bus ou en train. Merci de nous donner les renseignements pratiques pour l'aller et le retour. Nous parlons peu espagnol. Nous arrivons à l'aéroport le 5 mai 2012.

collegamento airport el prat con airport barcelona girona - paolo d'ambrosio (22 Jan 2012 - 15:15)

hola queria saber se existe un autobus para llegar desde airport barcelona el prat hasta airport barcelona girona?muychas gracias

Comment se rendre au passage de colon de l aeroport Barcelone el prat - [email protected] (2 Jan 2012 - 17:15)

Trajet - [email protected] (21 dec 2011 - 09:45).

pouvez vous m'indiquer le meilleur moyen pour rejoindre le terminal 1 de l'aeroport, quand j'arrive par train en gare de sant. Merçi

comment se rendre de l'aeroport a l'hotel axel urban barcelonne - [email protected] (5 Dec 2011 - 16:00)

dite moi quel est le meilleur moyen pour me rendre a mon hotel depuis l'aeroport merci

Aeroport Barcelona Prat T2 - Claudine (21 Nov 2011 - 18:45)

Je dois aller chercher mes enfants qui arrivent de Belgique à Barcelone BCN T2 et je vais en voiture de Calonge en Cataluyna. merci de ne pas me perdre à l'aeroport!

como llegar en tren o bus?? - susana (11 Nov 2011 - 13:45)

como se va mejor desde el aeropuerto al passeig de gracia.62 en barcelona, en tren o en autobus

ARRIVO HOTEL CARRER VALENCIA - ROSSANA (3 Nov 2011 - 17:45)

SALVE, VORREI PER CORTESIA SAPERE DALL'AREOPORTO COSA DEVO PRENDERE PER ARRIVARE ALL'HOTEL CENTURY PARK SITO IN CARRER VALENCIA ZONA EIXAMPLE E QUANTO DISTA. GRAZIE MILLE ROSSANA

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Barcelona Airport Guide

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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is the second busiest Spanish airport and the largest aviation hub in the Catalonian area. It is considered one of the most important airports in Europe, welcoming millions of passengers every year. All the major airlines, domestic and international, fly from and to BCN Airport to more than 200 destinations. What’s more, Barcelona Airport is one of the most low-cost European airports. The airport consists of 2 terminals, with T2 being the old but refurbished one and T1 having been relatively recently constructed. The airport’s infrastructure is modern and practical, and in T1, an impressive duty-free area is dedicated to luxurious and unique products. Overall, El Prat Airport is one passenger-friendly airport that will offer you a pleasant traveling experience.

El Prat Airport has two terminals , the old one now called terminal 2 and the newer T1, which opened its door in 2009. Nowadays, the majority of flights land or depart from T1, which handles most of the BCN total passenger traffic. T2 primarily serves regional and low-cost flights. Nevertheless, the facilities of both terminal buildings are modern and respond to the travelers’ needs, as T2 has been utterly reorganized and refurbished. What’s more, both terminals offer a carefully chosen selection of shopping and dining options, guaranteeing a pleasant waiting time for their passengers.

Whether you are looking for a really short stay inside the airport or you prefer a nearby option, there are plenty of  hotels near Barcelona Airport  which should attract your attention. Check out the 5 top options close to BCN Airport, as well as the 5 top-rated hotels in the city center, and enjoy your accommodation as much as the entire trip to Barcelona.

Parking your car at El Prat Airport  is easy, safe, and quite affordable (depending on the chosen parking premises), no matter if you are flying from T1 or T2. Covered and open car parks, VIP parking areas, long-stay parking facilities, as well as designated areas for drop-offs, pick-ups, or short stays are at your disposal at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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Find the most important information about Barcelona Airport : Flights (Departures and Arrivals), Parking, Car Hire, Hotels and Accommodation, Transport and other information about Barcelona Airport–El Prat (BCN) . Plan your travel to BCN Airport with the information provided in this guide. Check Barcelona’s Travel Guide in Bautrip for more information about Barcelona.

It is the largest and busiest airport in Catalonia , handling the vast majority of flights. The second busiest one is Girona Airport , which is located 74 km (46 miles) northeast of Barcelona. Barcelona Airport is located in the municipalities of El Prat de Llobregat, Viladecans and Sant Boi, about 12 km (7.5 miles) southwest of Barcelona city centre.

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (IATA: BCN, ICAO: LEBL), also known as Barcelona Airport or simply El Prat Airport , is the main international gateway to Barcelona and the second busiest airport in Spain.

BCN Airport is a hub for Vueling, Level and Air Nostrum and a focus city for EasyJet and Ryanair.

During 2023 Barcelona Airport registered a total of 49,9 M passengers.

It is the main terminal and handles both domestic and international services of major airlines.

It operates with low cost carriers flights.

There are public transport bus routes available from Barcelona Airport.

A bus route that gets directly from Barcelona city centre to BCN Airport.

Get within 25 minutes to Barcelona city centre.

Train is available at Barcelona Airport facilities. A good option to move around.

Metro L9 connects Barcelona Airport to downtown.

You can hire a car in Barcelona Airport and explore the area on your own. Check our search engine for further details!

About Barcelona

Barcelona is the largest city and the capital of Catalonia . It is a referent in tourism and business in Spain due to its infrastructures, which make it a very complete destination for all kinds of travellers.

Barcelona is famous for being a business center. Facilities such as Fira de Barcelona, built for cultural and business purposes, are helping the city to position itself as a reference point in Southern Europe.

The capital of Catalonia is one of the most visited cities in the world , an average of 7 million of tourists visit the city every year.

While your stay in Barcelona you shouldn’t miss the buildings designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí such as Sagrada Familia and Casa Milà , also known as La Pedrera; F.C. Barcelona stadium (Camp Nou) and some museums such as Museu Picasso, Museu Miró and MNAC, among other interesting sites.

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This Barcelona transport pass offers unlimited journeys on metro, bus (TMB) and the other Barcelona public transport network over 2 (48 h), 3 (72 h), 4 (96 h) or 5 (120 h) consecutive days, with one ticket.

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Manchester Airport Ryanair flight forced to divert due to 'disruptive passenger'

A Ryanair flight from Manchester Airport had to declare an onboard emergency due to a 'disruptive passenger'. The airline has confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the passenger was the reason the plane had to divert from its intended destination.

The flight from Manchester to Alicante was forced to make an emergency diversion to Barcelona on Friday night (April 5). The FR4076 flight left Manchester Airport around 6.20pm and landed in Barcelona at approximately 8.30pm UK time, as per FlightRadar.

The disruptive passenger was removed and the flight continued to its original destination.

A spokesperson for Ryanair stated: "This flight from Manchester to Alicante diverted to Barcelona due a disruptive passenger onboard. The passenger was removed, and this flight continued to Alicante."

The flight path indicates that the plane turned near Toulouse, flew over the Balearic Sea, and then landed at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

Online reports suggest that the crew issued a squawk 7700, indicating an onboard emergency. Further details about the incident have not been confirmed, but Ryanair has been contacted for comment, reports the Manchester Evening News .

This incident follows a warning issued by the airline about potential disruptions to flights to and from the UK on Friday and Saturday due to Storm Kathleen.

"Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling to/from UK on Friday 05 April should check their Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight," the update read.

"We regret any inconvenience caused to passengers by these weather conditions, which are outside of Ryanair's control and affect all airlines operating to/from UK Friday, April 5."

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Barcelona is increasing its tourist tax next week - here’s how much you’ll have to pay from April

The Spanish city first introduced an extra tourist tax in 2012 to attract ‘quality’ tourism.

Barcelona’s tourist tax is set to rise once again on 1 April.

Since 2012, the visitor hotspot has added an extra fee on top of the region-wide tourist tax.

In 2022, city authorities announced that the fee would be increased over the next two years.

The city’s surcharge varies depending on the type of visitor accommodation and is only levied on official tourist lodging.

Barcelona is Spain ’s most visited city and continues to struggle with overtourism.

How much is Barcelona’s tourist tax?

Visitors to Barcelona have to pay both the regional tourist tax and the city-wide surcharge.

The regional tax varies depending on the type of accommodation you are staying in. For four-star hotels it is €1.70, for rental accommodation like Airbnb it is €2.25, and for five-star and luxury hotels it is €3.50.

Cruise passengers spending less than 12 hours in the city pay €3 to the region, while those spending more than 12 hours pay €2.

The city tax, which applies to a maximum seven-night stay, has been steadily increasing. In April 2023, it rose from €1.75 to €2.75 for all types of stay. From April 2024, it will increase once again to €3.25.

What does that mean for accommodation prices in Barcelona in 2024?

As of 1 April 2024, visitors to Barcelona will have to pay €3.25 to the city on top of the regional tourist tax - an increase of €0.50 per night.

That means guests in five-star accommodation will pay a total of €6.75 per night - €47.25 per person for a week’s stay.

In rental accommodation, the fees add up to €5.50 per night or €38.50 for a week-long stay, on top of the nightly cost of the accommodation.

Cruise day-trippers will pay €6.25. The idea behind this is to encourage “quality” tourism over big numbers, according to the city mayor.

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Why does Barcelona have a tourist tax?

Barcelona’s authorities have said the increased tourist tax aims to attract ‘quality’ tourism over big visitor numbers.

The city sees an average of 32 million visitors a year, many of whom arrive on cruise ships.

In 2022, the Catalan capital launched new measures to curb disruption from guided tours including noise restrictions and one-way systems.

The hike in the tourist tax, which is divided between Barcelona ’s Generalitat and the City Council, will also bolster the city’s budget.

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Authorities hope the fee will bring in as much as €100 million in 2024.

“The economic data for tourism in 2019 is already increasing, not in the number of tourists, but in the amount of income from tourism in Barcelona,” deputy mayor Jaume Collboni said.

“It was the objective sought: to contain the number of tourists and increase tourist income because our model is no longer mass tourism but quality tourism, which adds value to the city.”

The council said the proceeds would be used to fund the city’s infrastructure, including improvements to roads, bus services and escalators.

What other Spanish cities have a tourist tax?

Barcelona isn’t the only tourist hot spot in Spain taxing visitors to cope with their impact.

The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza , Formentera), charges a nightly fee of €1-4 for each holidaymaker aged 16. Known as the Sustainable Tourism Tax, it is used to promote better tourism practices and conserve the islands’ nature.

Valencia planned to introduce a similar measure at the end of last year, but it was scrapped following the 2023 elections. It would have seen travellers pay between 50 cents and €2 per night for up to seven nights.

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