Transport between the Barcelona airport and the centre

So you don’t have an unnecessarily long and uncomfortable trip, read the following article, which gives you information regarding all of the options of how to use the Barcelona airport transportation to get to the centre of Barcelona from Barcelona Airport (BCN) and vice-versa so that you can choose the most convenient option for you. Whether by train, bus or taxi, we will give you all of the information, enabling 24-hours’ connection between the airport and your hotel or apartment in the centre of Barcelona.

1. The Aerobús
2. Public buses
3. Train
4. Taxi

The Aerobus

This is an airport bus service that leaves from T1 or T2 (A, B and C) and goes directly to the centre of Barcelona. There are 4 main stops in the centre: Plaza Espanya, Urgell, Plaza Universitat and Plaza Catalunya. Upon leaving the airport, head straight to the bus stop and you will see a light-blue bus, with the word “Aerobús” on it. The light blue buses are also operating from Terminal 2. When you go from the Plaça Catalunya to the airport, make sure to take the right light blue bus which takes you either to T1 or T2. The journey lasts between 25 and 30 minutes.

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Map with the stops from the Airport to Barcelona centre:

View Airport to Barcelona Centre in a larger map

Bus stops and metro connections

Espanya	- and
Urgell	-
Universitat	- and
Catalunya	- and

Timetable:

Terminal 1: Plaza Catalunya - Barcelona Airport (T1)
05.30 - 06.50 every 10 minutes
06.50 - 21.45 every 5 minutes
21.45 - 00.30 every 10 minutes

Terminal 1: Barcelona Airport (T1) - Plaza Catalunya
06.10 - 07.30 every 10 minutes
07.30 - 22.25 every 5 minutes
22.25 - 01.05 every 10 minutes

Terminal 2: Plaza Catalunya - Barcelona Airport (T2)
05.30 - 06.50 every 20 minutes
06.50 - 22.20 every 10 minutes
22.20 - 00.30 every 20 minutes

Terminal 2: Barcelona Airport (T2) - Plaza Catalunya
06.00 - 07.00 every 20 minutes
07.00 - 23.00 every 10 minutes
23.00 - 01.00 every 20 minutes

Public Transport buses:

The journey to and from the airport can also be made using public buses. This is, without doubt, the cheapest solution: a standard ticket using TMB can be purchased for just €1.40. It is, however, the slowest form of transport and doesn’t have luggage holders. For many it is appealing, as you can avoid changing buses. Buses generally leave from terminal 2 but go to terminal 1 before heading in the direction of the centre of Barcelona.

Direct lines during the day
Line 46: this is the only direct line between the Airport and Plaza Espanya. It operates from 5 o’clock in the morning until midnight. Tickets cost €1.40.

Please click here for a complete timetable of bus 46

Line 105:
This leaves from the Airport and goes to Prat-Pueblo, its only connection being with the number 65 bus. The service is available from 4.45 in the morning until 22.43 at night.

Please click here for a complete timetable of bus 105. From there, you can take the number 65 bus direct to Plaça Espanya.

Direct lines overnight

If you are travelling during the early hours of the morning the question of how to get to the centre of Barcelona still remains unanswered. However, don’t worry- the night service, the Nuit N17, is especially for you and operates from midnight to 5 o’clock a.m. The main stops are Plaza Espanya and Plaza Catalunya. The ticket costs just €1.40 and buses come every 20 minutes.

See the N17’s route here.

By Train

From T2 sub-terminal B at the airport you can catch a train that will take you to the city centre via the following stations: Barcelona Sants and Passeig de Gràcia, El Clot and St. Andreu. The journey to the city centre lasts more or less 20 to 25 minutes. Terminal T1 will also have its own train station, construction for which has already begun in preparation to be ready by 2012. At the moment, to get to the city centre you need first to get to T2 sub-terminal B. Don’t know how to get to the other terminal?

Find out about the connections for this service here.

From the Airport to Barcelona: line C2

Trains run every day from 06.08 to 23.38 and run every 30 minutes.

From Barcelona to the airport: line C2 (the stations mentioned here are only the main ones).

By taxi

Transport by taxi is the most expensive method, but also the fastest and most comfortable. The journey depends upon your point of departure. From the airport, the standard journey would be Airport – Motorway – Sants – Espanya - Gran Vía. The cost is about 30 Euros, perhaps less. You should also bear in mind a couple of additional charges: €2 for every piece of luggage and €2 if you are travelling in the time slot between midnight and 5 a.m.

For information on tariffs, please click here.

Well, we hope that this information will get you to your destination in the most efficient and comfortable way possible, and we also hope you will take part in our forum, leaving your comments, experiences and questions. Bon voyage for everyone leaving and for those that are arriving….bienvenido!

All of the information contained in this article was updated in January 2010. We will Endeavour to keep the article as updated as possible, nevertheless please bear in mind that timetables, prices and other information may vary.

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