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Transportation from Barcelona Airport to City Center

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Transfer Options from Barcelona Airport to City Center

BCN Airport is efficiently connected to the city center. Both public and private transportation options are available, allowing passengers to choose the alternative that best suits their needs and, of course, their pocket! Thus, the airport public transportation system is being handled by the  RENFE train , the  subway , the day and night  public buses, and the fast Aerobus . On the other hand,  Barcelona airport taxis  are always waiting outside both terminals, while numerous  private transfer  and  car rental  companies operate at BCN Airport.

Barcelona Airport to City Center by Taxi

A Barcelona airport taxi is undoubtedly the most comfortable and convenient way to reach your accommodation in the city center. Barcelona’s black and yellow taxis have a distinctive “TAXI” sign on their roof with a green light on it, indicating whether they are available or not. The official taxi stands are located just outside each terminal building, and airport taxis are always to be found waiting in line.

Barcelona taxis are metered, meaning that the final tariff is calculated by a taximeter, based on the traversed distance. Airport transfers have a minimum fare of 20€/20$, but in general terms, a ride from El Prat Airport to the city center costs 35-40€/35-40$ during the day shift, whereas at night, on Sundays or during holidays, you should expect to be charged approximately 40€/40$. Overall the taxi ride lasts about 25 minutes, depending on the traffic and the exact location of the destination point.

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Barcelona Airport to City Center by Bus

If you decide to reach Barcelona city center by bus , then you’ll have two alternative options. The TMB Bus 46 and the Nitbus N16 and N17 offer affordable and reliable transfer services from and to the airport. Bus Line 46 operates from 4:50 am to 11:50 pm, passes every 15-20 minutes from both terminal buildings, and takes about 30-35 minutes to arrive at Plaça España. On the other hand, the Night Bus N16 runs from 11:30 pm to 5:00 am with 3 routes per hour and needs 40 minutes to reach the city center. N17 operates from 10:00 pm to 05:00 am. However, N16 stops only at the T2 bus stop, whereas N17 at T1. The ticket costs just 2.40€/2.40$. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t opt for those buses if you are in a hurry (as they make a lot of intermediate stops), or if you carry lots of baggage.

Alternatively, you can use the fast Aerobus lines. The Aerobus A1 departs from T1 every 4-10 minutes, while the Aerobus A2 has the same frequency, departing from T2B and T2C sections’ bus stops. Both lines need about 35 minutes to get to Pl. Catalunya. Their cost is higher (a single ticket costs 5.90€/5.90$ and a round trip 10.20€/10.20$), but they have plenty of storage space, they offer Wi-Fi and charging ports and they run 24/7.

Our Tip: All tickets can be bought online, via automatic ticket machines, or from the driver inside the bus.

Barcelona Airport to City Center by Train

The RENFE R2 Nord Line connects the airport to the city of Barcelona. Departing every 30 minutes from the Airport Train Station located outside the T2 terminal building, the R2 Nord Line runs from 5:42 am to 11:38 pm. Thus, if your arrival terminal is T1, you’ll have to take the free shuttle bus that connects the 2 terminals. The free shuttle buses are always available at the airport and need about 10 minutes to get from one terminal to the other. The Train R2 Nord needs 20-25 minutes to get to the Metropolitan area of Barcelona and costs 4.60€/4.60$.

Our Tip 1 : Line R2 has 3 sublines. Only R2 Nord passes through the airport.

Our Tip 2 : The train stations aren’t exactly located in the city center. Thus, you should choose wisely your disembarkation station and either walk on foot or change to another metro/train line.

Barcelona Airport to City Center by Metro

The Orange L9 Sud Line connects the airport to the city center, passing from both terminal buildings. The Barcelona airport metro runs every 7 minutes from 5:00 am to midnight, and from 5:00 am to 2:00 on Fridays, and on public holidays (on Saturdays it runs all night long). Its travel time is about 32 minutes and the ticket costs 5.15€/5.15$.

Our Tip : Same as the train, the metro stations aren’t to be found at the exact heart of the city. Hence, you’ll have to change lines to reach your destination. Get off the L9 Sud Line at the final Zona Universitaria Station and hop on the Green Line 3, or transit to the Blue Line 5 at Collblanc Station.

Car Rental from Barcelona Airport to City Center 

Do you want to be completely independent? Are you planning on renting your own car and reaching your accommodation in Barcelona city center stress-free, without having to use either public transportation means or a private transfer? As long as you make your car rental reservation in advance, you’ll find out that traversing the distance from BCN Airport to downtown isn’t a demanding task.

Thus, if you are landing at T1, you should head to the highway B-22 and reach the C-31 to Barcelona. After 11km, you should continue to Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. From that point, you’ll have to use the local roads to reach your exact destination. On the other hand, if your departure point is T2, you’ll have to get to C-31 via C-32B and follow the same route.

Private Airport Transfers from Barcelona Airport to City Center

Private transfers are the most up-to-date transportation method, especially when it comes to airport rides. There is nothing more relaxing and comfortable than knowing that your personal driver will be waiting for you at the Arrivals hall of BCN Airport, escort you to the vehicle of your choice, and drive you to Barcelona city center in peace and ease. Plenty of private transfer companies function at the airport. Hence, the most low-cost private transfer and the best deals are only a web search away.

How much is the train from Barcelona Airport to city centre?

The R2 Nord train ticket costs 4.60€/4.60$ for a single transfer. However, if you are planning on using Barcelona’s public transportation network, you can either buy the T-Casual ticket, which offers you 10 journeys inside zone 1, using any means of transport, and costs 7.95€/7.95$, or choose the Hola Barcelona Travel Pass, which allows you to travel unlimitedly, using any public transportation mean, for 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours in a row.

How much is a taxi from Barcelona Airport to city center?

Barcelona airport taxis are metered, and therefore, the exact fare is calculated via a taximeter. Nevertheless, you should expect to pay approximately 35-40€/35-40$ during the day and 40€/40$ at night, at weekends, or during public holidays.

How far is Barcelona Airport from the city center?

Barcelona Airport is located close to the city center, approximately 15km from the heart of the city. Thus, a taxi ride from BCN Airport to the city center lasts around 25 minutes, while the R2 Nord Train takes 20-25 minutes to get to its final stop. The L9 Sud metro line needs 32 minutes to traverse this distance. Finally, the travel time with Buses 46, N16, and N17 is 35 minutes, whereas the fast Aerobus reaches the downtown area in 25 minutes.

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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, the Aerobus 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.

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Best of luck with your Barcelona airport transfer 🤝

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Barcelona Airport: Everything You Need to Know

By: Author Laura Bronner

Posted on Last updated: December 17, 2023

Whether you’re coming or going, the sprawling Barcelona El Prat airport (Airport code: BCN) is well-equipped to get you where you’re headed. It’s Spain’s second-largest airport and one of the busiest in the Mediterranean.

Travelers can expect plenty of helpful options as they make their way into Barcelona. For those headed elsewhere, the airport’s two terminals are set with amenities and lounges to help pass the time ahead of your departing flight.

Barcelona is the most visited city in Spain, so you can expect crowds at this popular airport that services the city as well as the surrounding Costa Brava towns . If you are spending time in Barcelona, don’t miss out on exploring our Barcelona itinerary , top food tours in Barcelona , and our list of the best free things to do in Barcelona .

Arriving at Barcelona Airport

Whether you are arriving at Barcelona Airport domestically or internationally, you will have a slightly different arrival experience. It also depends on whether you are arriving from a country within the Schengen or outside of the Schengen.

Domestic Flight

Travelers headed to Barcelona from a domestic airport like Madrid Airport , Valencia Airport , or from within the Schengen Zone will have a smooth exit from El Prat. After departing the aircraft, proceed to the baggage claim area if necessary. This is where you’ll find signs pointing towards private and public transport into Barcelona, along with rental car companies and airport parking.

Any travelers transiting through Barcelona Airport will not need to exit and return through security. Simply make your way to the appropriate gate and await your onward flight.

International Flight

If you’re coming to Barcelona from outside of the Schengen Zone on an international flight, you’ll have to clear customs before you reach the baggage area. As you are traveling into the Schengen Zone for the first time on your adventure, you’ll need your passport handy so it can be stamped.

Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, and more can travel into Spain and throughout the Schengen Zone without a visa. However, at the time of writing, these citizens will require an ETIAS entry authorization from May 2025 onwards. Upon arrival, travelers will have up to 90 days to explore Barcelona, Spain, and the wider Schengen Zone.

Travelers who are not on the visa exempt list ( you can check here ), will need to apply and be approved before they depart for Barcelona.

Barcelona Airport is easy enough to navigate, despite being one of the busiest airports in all of Europe.

Is there Wi-Fi at Barcelona Airport?

Yes, there is Wi-Fi at Barcelona Airport. Whether you’re seeking information for your car rental, hotel check-in, or bus ticket into the city, you’ll be able to scroll through your phone or laptop using the airport internet.

However, the availability of the Wi-Fi changes depending on which terminal you are in. Barcelona’s El Prat airport has a modern Terminal 1 and an older Terminal 2. You’ll find free public internet throughout Terminal 1.

Your options are more restricted at Terminal 2, however. This terminal is split into three sections: A, B, and C. You’ll be able to connect to the Wi-Fi in a handful of public areas, such as cafes, bars and restaurants.

The free service requires watching an advertisement before surfing the web and has limited download speeds. This is a good option for travelers who simply need to send messages to family or sort through their emails.

If you want to stream live sports or watch your favorite TV show while at Barcelona Airport, we suggest paying for the premium service. The fee is just shy of 5 Euros for 24 hours and provides users with speeds of up to 20 Mbps.

How to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona, Spain?

At 13km (8 miles) from the city center, Barcelona Airport provides easy access to Spain’s second-biggest city. There are four main modes of transport out of El Prat: train, bus, metro, and taxi (plus Uber).

Each takes between 20-40 minutes to arrive in the heart of Barcelona and provides an option for all budgets. Let’s explore further.

El Prat’s Aerobus is an express shuttle that takes travelers from both Terminal 1 and 2B into downtown Barcelona. With the Aerobus name splashed along the vehicle, they’re impossible to miss.

At the terminal stops, you’ll find a large blue machine where you can purchase your ticket. You can also purchase your tickets online and ahead of time here .

The Aerobus runs 24 hours at arrives every 5 to 10 minutes at Terminal 1 and every 10 minutes at Terminal 2. A one-way ticket costs you €6.75 and a return ticket will be €11.65.

The transport takes travelers to two major sections in Barcelona: Plaça España and Plaça de Catalunya. These take 25 and 35 minutes, respectively.

If you or a member of your traveling crew require a wheelchair, the Aerobus has a wide ramp. You’ll also find free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports onboard. Train

Running approximately every 30 minutes, the RENFE Train from Barcelona Airport is a simple way to get downtown quickly. The station can be found at Terminal 2B. Those arriving at Terminal 1 will need to catch a free shuttle from the terminal to the station.

The trains run from just before 6am until around 11.30pm. Outside of these hours, we recommend either a taxi or the Aerobus. A single trip ticket costs €4.60. However, we recommend purchasing a T-Casual ticket. This is €11.35 but provides fantastic value. This ticket is valid for 10 trips on Barcelona’s metro, bus and train systems.

There are some drawbacks to choosing the train over a taxi or Aerobus. There is limited luggage space and as the train combines with city routes, it can get crowded, with many users having to stand.

Everything you need at an airport is available at El Prat.

Barcelona’s metro system has two stops at El Prat airport. The L9 Sud stops at both Terminal 1 and outside Terminal 2. This service departs approximately every 7 minutes from 5am to midnight.

A single ticket costs €5.15 and cannot be combined with a train ticket such as the T-Casual. For extra value, travelers can purchase a Hola Barcelona Travel Pass.

This covers 48, 72, 96, and 120 hours of unlimited rides on the city’s metro, bus, urban and regional railways, trams, and funiculars.

While the metro can be handy, especially for those in Terminal 1, it’s not the most efficient way to get downtown. Travelers will have to transfer to a secondary line to reach Barcelona’s major downtown districts.

The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona is via taxi. From both terminals, you’ll find a taxi rank full of official black and yellow taxi cabs. Depending on traffic, it’ll take around 20 minutes to get into the city with fares ranging from €30-50 plus airport fees.

Uber is available from the airport, however, taxis are heavily favored here. So you can expect a longer wait time to get an Uber compared to a taxi and the rates tend to be similar overall.

Give yourself enough time to get to your gate, especially if you plan to check a bag before your flight.

Renting a Car at Barcelona Airport

Another way to leave the airport, make your way into the city, and, of course, explore the wider region, is to rent a car at Barcelona Airport. Renting a car in Spain is straightforward and affordable. Travelers will need to possess a valid driver’s license that has been in use for at least 12 months.

If you have an EU or UK driver’s license, you can drive in Spain without an International Driving Permit. Drivers from outside this region will require an IDP to pair with their valid home country’s driver’s license.

Read our tips for driving in Spain if it’s your first time hiring a car in the country.

Other requirements include a debit or credit card to put on file, plus your passport for identification. Travelers under 25 may also receive a higher rental price than older drivers. All rental cars in Spain require insurance. Be aware of this, as it may not be included in your initial advertised price.

At El Prat airport, you’ll find several rental car companies, including Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Sol-Mar. All companies have an office at Terminal 1, Terminal 2B, and 2C.

Keep in mind, if you don’t plan on exploring much beyond Barcelona, you’re best to make use of the city’s good public transport. Parking in Barcelona can be difficult. There is limited accommodation with parking in the inner city and traffic can slow you down significantly.

Best way to get to Barcelona Airport

As discussed above, there are four main ways to get between Barcelona and El Prat airport. Especially for when you depart Barcelona, how you get to the airport will often be determined by the time you have.

Private transport and taxis are the fastest way to get to the airport. But they’re also the most expensive. Trains are quick and relatively cheap, although you’ll need to stick to the posted schedule. If you prefer to save money, take the slow route and jump onboard the Aerobus.

Barcelona Airport Hotels

Are you landing late, or have an early flight? Why not consider some of the handful of Barcelona Airport hotels? Barcelona Airport Hotel and Hotel Barcelona Aeropuerto are the two closest destinations. Each offers 4-star accommodations with breakfast options, on-site bars, and restaurants.

Travelers on a budget can consider the Ibis Budget Aeropuerto or the Airhostel . Both are close to the airport and have access to bus and metro systems.

However, for unparalleled airport access, you can’t beat Sleep & Fly . This hotel is set within Terminal 1. You can sleep here and wake up at the airport ahead of your flight.

Passengers in transit can also rent a room from 3 to 6 hours to get some much-needed shut-eye between each flight. Keep in mind, that this will require going through customs and security.

Barcelona Airport as viewed from the runway.

Parking at Barcelona Airport

There are ample parking spaces at Barcelona Airport, with about 24,000 spots spread between Terminal 1 and 2. They are mostly split into two sections, short and long-term parking.

For the short term, head to AENA Car Park at T1 or T2. Both are around 100m from the terminal. The AENA Long Stay Car Park is for long-term travelers and is shared by both terminals. The car park is a few minutes away from the airport and offers a free shuttle to all terminals.

Security Times at Barcelona Airport

It’s recommended that travelers arrive for non-Schengen flights 3 hours before departure and two hours for other flights. Barcelona Airport is smaller than other major European airports so it doesn’t get as chaotic as some destinations. But it’s always best to play it safe. Security times tend to range between 20 and 30 minutes.

If you want to save on time or you’re running late for your flight, there are Fast Lanes at Barcelona Airport. This lane provides preferential access through security checkpoints and it can be booked up to an hour before departure. The Fast Lane exists in all parts of the airport except for Terminal 2A.

Airlines in Terminal 1

These are the airlines that fly into and out of terminal 1 at Barcelona Airport.

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Air Algerie, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa , Air France, Air Nostrum, Alitalia, American Airlines, Arkia Israel Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, BA Cityflyer, British Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, EgyptAir, El Al , Emirates, Estonian, Finnair, Iberia, Israir, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Niki Lufthart, Qatar Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Tarom, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Vueling.

Airlines in Terminal 2

If you are flying with one of these airlines, you are likely to be using terminal 2 at Barcelona Airport.

Aer Lingus, Air Arabia, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Gambia Bird, Jet2.com, Metrojet, Monarch Airlines, Orbest, Orenair, Pegasus Air, Rossiya-Russian Airlines, Transaero Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTair Airlines, Vim Airlines, Easyjet, Germanwings, Luxair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, Sky Work, SmartWings, Transavia.com, Wizz Air.

Barcelona Airport El Prat.

Amenities in Terminal 1

Terminal 1 opened in 2009 and is notably more modern than its sister terminal. Upon entry, you’ll find the La Plaza and Sky Center. This offers a range of shopping and restaurants spread through public and ticketed sections.

Once you’ve made it past security, more options become apparent. There are chain restaurants such as Lizarran for tapas and Mcdonald’s. There are also plenty of cafes and bars, including Caffe di Fiore and Medas Beer.

Amenities in Terminal 2

You’ll find fewer options spread through A, B, and C sections of Terminal 2. They all, however, have a Caffe di Fiore for some pre-departure treats and caffeine. Terminals 2A and 2B have more options, including Pans & Company and Fresh and Ready. These are more hearty destinations with sandwich options.

Getting Between Terminals at Barcelona El Prat

It’s fairly simple for you to travel between terminals if necessary. El Prat has a free shuttle that transports travelers from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 A, B, and C. This runs every 5 to 10 minutes depending on the time of day and takes up to 10 minutes to arrive at your chosen terminal.

It should be noted that using the free shuttle requires you to pass back through customs and security. So be sure to include this when figuring out how much time is required between flights.

Those in Terminal 2 wishing to make their way between A, B, and C sections can use the shuttle. You can avoid leaving the boarding area and thus not have to go through customs again by walking. It’s approximately a two-minute walk from A to B and a five-minute walk from B to C.

Flying into Barcelona Airport.

Lounges at Barcelona Airport

There are five total lounges at Barcelona Airport, four in Terminal 1 and one in Terminal 2. But don’t worry, you don’t need any special flight ticket or some elevated airline membership to enjoy this VIP experience.

Using LoungePass or Priority Pass , you can purchase access to a lounge and enjoy their services at a modest cost. Each member of your party must have a pass and a same-day plane ticket as all lounges are found beyond security.

Those flying business and first class will have complimentary access to a lounge at Barcelona Airport.

So why use a lounge? Well, aside from enjoying some peace in a chaotic place, it’s the perfect way to pass the time before a flight. Enjoy some refreshing beverages, light snacks, and internet access. You may also find workstations, showers, and kid’s play areas.

Drinking Water at Barcelona Airport

There are drinking fountains at all terminals at Barcelona Airport. Although you won’t find them as consistently distributed compared to other major airports around the world.

Luggage Storage at Barcelona Airport

There is luggage storage at Barcelona Airport. You’ll find these lockers at Terminal 1 only. There are small and large lockers which cost €4.50 and €5.80 respectively per 24 hours. You can rent a locker for up to 30 days.

Other options can be found in the city. These can be located and booked online at Vertoe and Stasher .

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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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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How to get to the Barcelona airport and to the city ?

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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

Getting around Barcelona

Our passes and tickets to get around Barcelona as easily and cheaply as possible.

Transport Pass

Aerobus + unlimited public transportation.

Ideal for your stay "Transport Pass" includes both the transfer by Aerobus to and from the airport and the Hola Card which gives unlimited access for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours to public transport: metro, bus (TMB), urban trains (FGC, Zone 1), TRAM, regional trains..

Hola Transport Card

Unlimited access to public transport.

Enjoy unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: Metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tram (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 round trip from the airport to the city center. Only excluding NitBus, Aerobus & hop-on hop-off.

Aerobus Tickets

Transfers from airport to centre and back.

The Aerobus is a shuttle bus that takes you from El Prat Airport to city centre in 35 minutes. One departure every 5 minutes. 365 days a year! Online tickets, tips and infos!

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Best city tour: one single ticket, 3 routes and 45 stops.

Discover city sightseeing at your own pace with our selection of Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour tickets. An extraordinary and economic way to make the first connection with main tourist attractions.

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Barcelona Airport (BCN)

A comprehensive guide with real-time data on flights, terminals, transport, parking and all the important information needed. We aim to simplify airport visits with fast and reliable info, focusing on enhancing your passenger experience.

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.

Enjoy tapas and stroll through Barri Gótic and La Rambla.

Public transport Barcelona: Travel cards & tickets Overview and prices (2024)

Whether you need a single ticket, a 10-ride T-Casual or a “Hola BCN” travel card, here you will find up-to-date prices and information. This will help you find the right ticket for your stay in Barcelona quickly and easily.

Our tips for finding & buying the right ticket for your needs will save you time & money during your trip to Barcelona.

All public transport in Barcelona is organised under a single fare system, run by the Autoritat del Transport Metropolità (ATM). This makes it easier for passengers.

The main tickets for visitors and tourists

Here we present what we consider to be the most important tickets for visitors and tourists. For the sake of clarity, we have not included tickets for longer stays, such as monthly tickets, annual tickets, etc. in this list.

Tickets for public transport in Barcelona: the choice is huge. Choosing the right ticket before you travel will save you time and money.

1) Single Ticket

If you want to use the public transport occasionally.

The classic single ticket is the right choice if you only use public transport occasionally. With a single ticket you can, for example, travel on a TMB city bus or use the metro.

Single ticket – current price

The current price (2024) for a single ticket is EUR 2.55. You can buy it from ticket machines.

Single tickets for the local transport companies TMB and FGC in Barcelona. These tickets are not valid on the airport metro / railway lines.

Specific regulations of the single ticket in Barcelona:

• A single ticket does NOT entitle you to use the metro to/from the airport. You need to buy an extra ticket called an “airport ticket”, which costs €5.50 (one way) or €11 (return). Many visitors therefore buy the cheap day ticket “Hola BCN” (see below for details). This ticket includes metro or train service between the city center and the airport. In addition, it offers unlimited travel in all Barcelona’s public transport services for the period of validity (2-5 days).
• Bus, metro and tram have different single tickets , which may not be valid in the other transport system. The 10-Ticket “T-casual” or the “Hola BCN” travel card will get you around this problem.

2) Travel card “Hola BCN!” for 2–5 days: cheap & easy to use

Unlimited travel on bus, metro, tram, suburban train + metro to/from airport.

The “Hola Barcelona Travel Card” is very popular with visitors to the city because it’s easy and convenient to use. You don’t have to deal with the fares and ticketing systems of Barcelona’s 5 transport companies.

One ticket, several names:

Until 2019, this ticket was called “Hola BCN! Now it has a new name: “Hola Barcelona Travel Card”. Apart from the name and the design of the cards, nothing has changed.

One ticket for almost all local transport:

The “Hola BCN” card offers you unlimited journeys using the metro (subway), city buses (TMB), tram, regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1), urban railway (FGC, zone 1) and the funicular railway (Funicular de Montjuïc).

Hola BCN ticket: easy & cheap use of local transport including airport transfer. Tip: You can buy your ticket online – this will save you time and stress in Barcelona.

“Hola BCN” card includes metro service travel between city center and the airport

F ares and prices of the “Hola BCN” travel card (2024):

2 days validity: €17.50 3 days validity: €25.50 4 days validity: €33.30 5 days validity: €40.80

You can buy the “Hola BCN” card before departure via this website . This may save time and stress.

Buying the “Hola BCN” card – is it worth it?

#1 Save time and stress: Buy the Hola BCN travel card online. You can buy the “Hola BCN” card online – click here After a long flight, you don’t have to deal with fare systems and ticket purchase. You have already the right ticket to take the metro or RENFE train from the airport to downtown Barcelona and back.

#2 Access to top sights only with online tickets – tickets often sold out The spectacular Sagrada Familia church and Park Güell can only be visited with online tickets. Traditional ticket counters no longer exist. Only a fixed contingent of tickets is sold per day. Spontaneous ticket purchases on site are not possible In the high season, tickets are often sold out days in advance. If you would like to visit the sights, we recommend that you buy your tickets online well in advance: → Online tickets for the Sagrada Familia → Online tickets for Park Güell → Instead of buying tickets individually – the more convenient option – Barcelona Essential Pass : Barcelona Essential Pass = Hola Barcelona Travel Card (day pass for public transport) + Sagrada Familia + Park Güell + Sightseeing App

For some top sights, such as the Sagrada Família or Park Güell, there are no longer any ticket counters in Barcelona. Only online tickets are sold.

Even in the off-season, the crowds at sights such as the Sagrada Família are huge. Tickets are sold out days in advance. If you want to visit the top sights, you should buy your tickets online well in advance.

“Hola BCN!” Card – FAQ

If I buy a 3 day card, does it cover a full 72 hours from the time of purchase? You can start using your Hola BCN! card at any time of the day and enjoy all the benefits of unlimited travel for 48 (2 day card), 72 (3 day card), 96 (4 day card) or 120 (5 day card) hours from the first use (validation).

Is there a discount for children or a children’s ticket for the Hola BCN Travel card? Children under the age of four do not need a ticket. They travel free. Older children require a standard Hola BCN! card.

→ You can find more information about the HolaBCN Card here

3) Barcelona Card: free travel on public transport + discount card for sightseeing

Ideal ticket for visitors who want to discover the city’s attractions.

With the Barcelona Card, you can discover many of Barcelona’s cultural and leisure activities for free or at a reduced price. It is a combination of a day pass for public transport and a discount card for entrance fees. It gives you unlimited free travel on public transport (including the metro to and from the airport) . You can save money with more than 85 discounts and time by skipping the queue at some attractions.

The Barcelona Card is issued by the official tourist office of the City of Barcelona and offers more than 85 advantages :

• Free or reduced admission for museums, aquarium, zoo…
• Skip the line entry for some attractions
• Free or reduced admission for events or tours (with guide) through the city
• Unlimited and free travel on public transport : city bus, metro (also airport route), tram, Renfe – trains (suburban train, zone 1), FGC-Bahn (suburban train, zone 1) – comparable to the “Hola BCN Card” see above
• For children between the ages of 4 and 12, there’s the Barcelona Card Kids, which offers all the advantages of the Barcelona Card at a significantly reduced price..

Barcelona Card: day ticket for public transport (incl. airport line) + 85 discounts at tourist attractions: some with free entry and queue skip.

Buying the “Barcelona Card” card – is it worth it?

The Barcelona Card is more expensive than the “Hola BCN” public transport card, as it includes many benefits for sightseeing & more. But if you are planning to visit some of the sights, the Barcelona Card can save you time and money.

The Barcelona Card is available for 72h, 96h or 120h (3, 4 or 5 consecutive days).

The Barcelona Card also gives you priority access to some attractions (skip the queue). This saves you having to queue at the entrance.

Prices for the Barcelona Card (2024):

3 days: 53 euros / 30 euros  (adults / kids) 4 days: 63 euros / 40 euros  (adults / kids) 5 days: 75 euros / 45 euros  (adults / kids)

Save time and stress by buying the Barcelona Card online – no extra charges Here you can buy the “Barcelona Card” online before departure – without any extra charge . You can also find out more about the discounts on this page. Bonus: After a long flight, you don’t have to deal with fare systems and ticket machines. You already have the right ticket to take the metro from the airport to Barcelona city centre and back.

4) 10 journey ticket “T-Casual” former “ATM T-10”

Cheaper than a single ticket – airport transfer is not possible.

The 10 journey card “T-10” will no longer be available from 2020. It is now called “T-Casual”. The “T-Casual” card is suitable for you, if you have a longer stay in Barcelona with a rare use of the public transport.

With the T-Casual card you can use the metro, trams, suburban trains (Rodalies) or buses a total of 10 times.

The T-Casual card cannot be used by several people at the same time.

Prices for the 10-ticket (T-Casual)

A ride with this ticket is cheaper than by a “single ticket”. The ticket “T-Casual” currently costs (2024):

• for one zone: €12.15
•  for 2 zones: €23.90

It is available at the ticket vending machines.

The 10-ride “T-10” card no longer exists. It is now called “T-Casual”. This card is not valid for the airport lines of the underground/trains.

Specific regulations of the “T-Casual” ticket:

• The 10-ticket “T-Casual” does not include the metro ride to or from the airport . A separate ticket (airport ticket – €10.30 return) is required. This is why many visitors buy the day ticket “Hola BCN” (see above) . This allows you to travel to and from the airport and use Barcelona’s public transport for the chosen period (2-5 days).
• With a “T-Casual” 1-zone ticket, you have 75 minutes between the first and last validation when changing lines or mode of transport.
• The T-Casual card cannot be used by more than one person at the same time. This was possible with the “T-10” card, which is no longer available.

5) Group ticket for travel groups or school classes

For larger groups, school classes, etc. there is no convenient group ticket.

HolaBCN Travel Card for travel groups

Many travel groups therefore use the HolaBCN ticket .

With this ticket you can use public transport cheaply and unlimitedly (including airport transfers by metro). Each member of the group gets their own card. This means that someone in your group can also travel individually.

The right ticket for a group trip – here are our tips

In addition, you can order this ticket online before departure at no extra charge via this website . So you don’t have to deal with a large amount of money at the machine while your group is waiting impatiently. When buying online, you will get an invoice for all tickets, which makes it easier to cash up a group trip.

6) Overview: tickets & prices (2024)

7) Barcelona urban transport zones

For how many zones do i have to buy my ticket.

he price of the ticket depends on the number of zones you wish to travel through. A ticket must always be purchased according to the number of zones that the passenger is travelling through. A maximum of 6 zones can be paid for.

Most tourists stay in zone 1

Nearly 300 municipalities are involved in Barcelona’s public transport system. That’s why the area is so vast. Most of the tourist attractions and the centre of the Barcelona region are in Zone 1.

Download: Map of public transport zones in Barcelona

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ 2024

How much does a single ticket cost in Barcelona 2024?

A single ticket for the bus, tram or metro will cost €2.55 in 2024.

Many visitors to the city prefer to buy the “Hola Barcelona Travel Ticket” day pass. It is cheap and pays for itself with just a few trips. In addition, the airport transfer by metro is also free with this card.

You can find more information in our online travel guide.

How much does a day ticket cost in Barcelona?

The day pass “HolaBCN!” costs 2024:

With the “Hola BCN” card you can use the metro (subway, incl. airport transfer), the city buses, the streetcar (Tram), the suburban train (Rodalies, zone 1), the suburban trains (FGC, zone 1) and the funicular (Funicular de Montjuïc) unlimited over the validity period (2, 3, 4 or 5 days).

You can buy the day pass online before your trip. This saves time and stress in Barcelona. More information about this in our travel guide.

Is there a 10-trip card for local transport in Barcelona?

The 10-trip card for local transport in Barcelona is called “T-Casual”. It costs 12.15 euros for one zone in 2024 and 23.90 euros for 2 zones. It does NOT entitle you to take the metro to and from the airport.

More information about this, but also alternatives like a day pass, can be found in our travel guide. 

Barcelona public transport: Is there a group ticket?

For larger groups, school classes, etc. there is no convenient group ticket. Therefore, many travel groups use the HolaBCN day ticket .

It is uncomplicated to use, as it allows you to use local transport cheaply and without limits (including the airport transfer by metro).

If I bought the 3 or 4 days pass on line: 1) can I pay with a Euro credit card by a French bank; 2) where do I pick up the card on arrival in Barcelona.

Dear Walter,

thank you for your post. If you decide to book online a “Hola BCN!” card, you don’t book it via our website. We just show with our link, that you can book it at getyourguide.com, Europe’s leading company for booking tourist guides, tours and tickets. So you have the standards and service of a big company. Nevertheless we want to answer your question. 1) Yes, you can pay by credit card or PayPal. 2) After booking, you receive a voucher via email. Your voucher must be printed and exchanged at the Barcelona Tourism Office located at Plaça Catalunya, 17 or at any other tourist information point. There are also tourist information points at the Barcelona ElPrat Airport (terminals 1 and 2). So you can easy get yout ticket and use the metro, to get e.g. to the city center.

Hello, we travel to Barcelona on the 4/1/17 and our party is 2 adults and a child. Is there a child price or is it just a flat one price for all? We would want the Hola BCN 4

Hello Julia, thank your for your question. Here the official terms of use of tickets :”Children under four are not required to have a ticket. All other passengers must have a valid, suitable and validated ticket.” There is no special HolaBCN! ticket for children older than 4 years. That means: If your child is under four you don’t need a ticket, if your child is 4 years and older you need a standard HolaBCN! ticket.

Hi!With the Hola BCN card can I take the metro from and towards the airport?Or I can take the metro just one time from the airport?Thank you!

Dear Bia, If your HolaBCN! Card is still valid, you can use it to travel from AND to the airport.

Hi, Could you be so kind and let me know, if Hola BCN is valid for all metro lines and stations marked on this map?: https://travelguide.barcelona/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/metrobarcelona_networkmap.pdf For example, if I want to go from Barcelona to Badalona by metro, is the Hola BCN valid for all these zones? Or I need to buy additional tickets for the zones outside Barcelona? Thank you in advance for your information.

Dear Darek, the HolaBCN! card, allows you make as many journeys as you like in the whole metro network.

Hello Let me know any discount is available for the entrance at attraction tourist spots by buying HolaBCN card

The HolaBCN! card offers no discounts to museums or attractions. It is a ticket for public transport.

But there are two City Passes, that offer free public transport, free admission to various museums and attractions and skip-the-line admission:

– Barcelona City Pass : Free public transport, free entrance to Gaudi’s masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia (Skip the line admission), free city tour, free harbor cruise, free admission to museums and attractions, and special discounts on sightseeing, shopping, eating, and drinking.

– Barcelona Card : Cheaper and minor offers than the Barcelona City Pass

The links provide more information

Hello. Can we use one HolaBCN CARD FOR 2 adults, as we will be only staying for 2 days ?

Dear Naveen, the Hola BCN! card is a non-transferable travel card. One card can only be used by one person.

Have a nice stay

If i buy the hola bcn! Card online can i exhange the voucher in the AirPort? So we can use already from AirPort to centre of Barcelona? Many thanx

Dear David,

Your voucher must be printed and exchanged at one of the 17 Barcelona Tourism Offices or other tourist information points. There are two at Barcelona airport (terminals 1 and 2). You can exchange your voucher direct at the BCN Airport and use the Metro from Airport to City Center with your HolaBCN Card. So you save the money for the standard Metro Airport Ticket (4.50 Euro one way).

If we arrive at Barcelona Sants rail station, can we exchange the voucher at the train station to ride the bus or metro into the city?

there is a “Turisme de Barcelona tourist information point” direct at Barcelona Sants railway station. There you can exchange your voucher. Than you can use the Metro, city bus… Opening Times : daily, from 8am to 8pm.

If I buy a 3 day pass does it cover a full 72 hours from when I buy it… or in other words…. if I buy it at 21.30 on Wednesday does it run out at 21.30 on Saturday?

Hello Robin,

you can start using your Hola BCN! card at any time of day and get all the advantages of unlimited travel over 48, 72, 96 or 120 hours as of the first validation.

Is the hop on hop off included in the HOLA BCN ticket ??

Hello Vania,

thanks for your question. Hola BCN is a travel card for public transport (city bus, metro, commuter rail…). Private buses as “Hop on hop off buses” or aerobus is not included.

Here you can find actual prices and information about hop on hop off bus tours in Barcelona. You can book these tours before departure without any extra charge. This may save time and stress.

Hop on Hop off in Barcelona

Have a nice trip

If I buy a 2 day HolaBCN ticket and activate it on 14/11/2017 at 10.00 does the 2 day period stop on 16/11/2017 at 09.59 or does it stop at midnight on 15/11/2017?

Hello Brendan,

a 48h HolaBCN ticket is valid for 48h after first validation. In your case from 14/11/2017 10.00 to 16/11/2017 09.59.

Enjoy your trip.

Thinking of purchasing the Hola BCN for 4 days for the F1 in May 2018, but am I correct in thinking that it will actually run out on the 4th day – which for us would be the Sunday at 2pm as we arriving on the prior Thursday around 2pm?

Hello Cassey,

If you buy a 4 day (96 hour card) on Thursday 2pm, it runs out following Monday 1.59pm, not Sunday as you wrote.

Hi, thinking of purchasing the Hola bcn card for 9 of us for hen do in June. We will arrive on the Friday at approx 12:15, and we fly home on the Monday at approx 13:00, would we need the 3 or 4 day card to cover us for the whole trip? Thanks in advance!

your aircraft lands at 12.15? Due to waiting times, e.g. at the baggage claim, you will not enter the metro at Friday before 13.00. To depart Monday at 13:00, you must check in at the airport before 13:00. The 3 day Hola BCN! is valid for 72h as of the first validation. So from our point of view, the 3 day card is the right card for you.

Very informative! Thanks Hola BCN! We’re flying to Barcelona today. ???????

Hi. Is the N17 buses included in the Hola Barcelona travel card?

The N17 Nitebus is operated by the private bus company Mohn. The Hola Barcelona travel card is NOT valid on this bus.

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I understand that a Hola BCN card includes a free roundtrip metro ride between the airport and city center. If I buy a 3-day Hola BCN card on Day 1 and leave Barcelona on Day 5, is my card still valid for a free return ride from city center to the airport?

The period of use for the HolaBCN card begins with the first use and ends in your case 3 days later.

Hello, can I use the HolaBCN travel card to Molins de Rei from Barcelona city centre?

Hi David, Molins de Rei is in fare zone 2B. The Hola BCN ticket is not valid here. Have fun in Barcelona

Hi, I would like to ask if I buy a HolaBCN 48 hours, can I use that from Granollers Centre to Barcelona city centre ? Are all the zones are covered in HolaBCN ?

Hello Aj, Granollers Center is in Zone 3 and is therefore outside the validity of the Hola BCN Travel Card. One-way tickets are probably the best alternative. Have fun in Barcelona

Hello, can I use the HolaBCN travel card to Montmeló station from Barcelona city centre? I am going to MotoGP and I need to get to Montmelo so I can after that use shuttle bus to the circuit.

Hello Ana, The “Montmeló” station of the Formula 1 circuit is approximately 15-20 km from Barcelona city centre (FGC zone 2D). The Hola BCN ticket is not valid here. Enjoy the race

I’ve got two questions. 1/ how can I find out when my Hola BCN Card expires? I can’t really remember when I used the first time. 2/ I know the Hola BCN card is for TMB buses in Barcelona but why TMB app (I use a Journey Planner) shows me AMB bus?

Thank you in advance.

Hello Dayo, 1) Once you have purchased the Hola Barcelona Travel Card, you have 90 days from the day of purchase to validate your card. After that, i.e. after the first validation, the card will expire depending on the number of hours you have on your card. For example, if you validate the 2-day card (48 hours) on Tuesday at 8am, you can travel unlimited until Thursday at 8am.

2)The TMB app shows all buses TMB operating in Barcelona.

Have fun in Barcelona.

Hi, Thank you for reply. 1/ I know about this but the question was “how can I found out what time I first used the Hola Card as I don’t remember. But anyway someone told me it’s on printed on the back of the card 😀 Me silly. 2/ “The TMB app shows all buses operating in Barcelona”. Not true. I used the app and waited for a bus and then I found out from the driver that I couldn’t use his bus because it’s a different company (AMB). Then I realised on the app I can use buses with red numbers.

Hi we’re a family of six and will be visiting Barcelona and it seems like the Hola Barcelona card is the best option. Will in need to buy one for each of my kids (ages 3,7,9), or do any of those ages ride public transport for free?

Hello Ryan, Children under four are not required to have a ticket. They travel free. Older children need a standard Hola BCN! card.

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The 3 day travel card includes unlimited journeys on Barcelona public transport over 72 hours after the first validation.

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• All the journeys you need for 3 days at one price.
• Hola Barcelona Travel Card covers travel between the airport and the city centre on public transport.
• Changeovers between different travel operators: metro, Montjuïc funicular, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), tram (TRAM) and Barcelona regional mainline trains (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1). Montjuïc Cable Car not included.

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• You can buy Hola Barcelona Travel Card online and get 10% off. You can also buy it at the Hola Barcelona Store, located in the L3 lobby os the catalunya metro station or buy them from vending machines and Punt TMB customer service centres in the metro, or from Tourist Information Offices around the city.
• If you buy online or at Hola Barcelona Store, change your voucher for travel cards at machines in the metro.

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• You can start using your Hola Barcelona Travel Card at any time of day and get unlimited journeys over 72 hours on Barcelona public transport.
• Hola Barcelona Travel Card are valid for one person only.
• Unvalidated cards expire on 28 February of the year following purchase.
• To use your card, validate it at the beginning of every journey. Try to keep it in perfect condition.

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Get around freely with the Hola Barcelona Travel Card which provides unlimited journeys on public transport in Barcelona for consecutive periods of 2 days (48 h), 3 days (72 h), 4 days (96 h) or 5 days (120 h) from the time it is first validated and at any time of day .

Hola Barcelona Travel Card is a non-transferable travel card that allows you make as many journeys as you like using the metro and the bus (TMB), the urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), the Montjuïc funicular, the tram (TRAM), and the regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1). Montjuïc Cable Car not included.

Hola Barcelona Travel Card includes metro service travel between the airport and Barcelona city centre . Avoid paying extra for airport transfers and enjoy your Hola Barcelona Travel Card from the minute you touch down.

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What does hola barcelona travel card include.

• A non-transferable travel card which provides unlimited journeys on public transport in Barcelona for consecutive periods of 2 days (48 h), 3 days (72 h), 4 days (96 h) or 5 days (120 h) from the time it is first validated and at any time of day.
• Changeovers between different travel operators: metro, bus and Montjuïc funicular (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), tram (TRAM) and Barcelona regional mainline trains (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1). Montjuïc Cable Car not included.
• The travel includes metro service travel between the airport and Barcelona city centre.

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We will email you a voucher with a personalised code. This code can then be used to pick up your travel card at any metro station. Only Hola Barcelona offers this service. Save yourself the cost of postage and avoid the queues.

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