By public transport from/to Barcelona Airport

• Valid from the airport for Bus 46, Metro L9 from Terminal T1 and T2, and train to the city center
• Ticket for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours from the first use
• Free and unlimited use of public transport throughout the city of Barcelona (Zone 1)
• Super convenient and flexible: simply hop on the bus, metro, and other transport options and go
• Booked tickets can be collected at both terminals and at the tourist information desk at the metro station

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• Valid from the airport for Bus 46, Metro L9 from Terminal T1 and T2, and train to the city center
• Free and unlimited use of public transport throughout the city of Barcelona (Zone 1)
• Booked Barcelona Cards can be collected at both terminals and at the tourist information desk at the metro station
• Moreover, the Barcelona Card offers multiple benefits: free and discounted admission to many attractions, some entries without queuing
• Audio guide app for your smartphone
• A must-have for your stay in Barcelona

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• From Terminals T1 and T2, comfortably travel to the city center with the Aerobús (including Plaça Espanya, Plaça Catalunya)
• You can book either a single ticket or a round-trip ticket
• Frequent service around the clock, 365 days a year
• Large luggage racks on the bus, included in the price

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• The Barcelona Transport Pass is a combo package consisting of round-trip tickets for the Aerobús and the Hola BCN ticket
• With the Hola BCN ticket, you can use public transport in the city for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours from the first use
• We recommend this combo offer especially if you arrive outside the opening hours of the Tourist Infos. You can show the Aerobús ticket on your smartphone, and then pick up the Hola BCN ticket for Barcelona's public transport with a magnetic stripe at the Tourist Info the next morning.

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With the combo package 'Barcelona Essentials Pass', you have in addition to the public transport ticket (Zone 1 + airport) access to two of the most important attractions.

Included in the Barcelona Essentials Pass:

• Free use of public transport in Zone 1 (airport, Barcelona city area): Metro, buses (TMB), tram (Tram), Funicular de Montjuïc (excluding the cable car), regional trains (Rodalies de Catalunya), airport ticket for the Metro
• Skip-the-line entrance to Sagrada Familia and its museum
• Optional tower visit can be added
• Entrance to Park Güell
• Sagrada Familia app with downloadable audio guide
• Barcelona city walking tour: downloadable audio guide app covering over 100 attractions
• Park Güell audio guide app with more than 10 points of interest for a self-guided tour

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• Bus 46 stop at Terminal T1
  The route is the same as to the Aerobús stops: walk straight ahead after the security area until you reach the bus stops. The Bus 46 stop is about 150 meters away, and both stops are well signposted
• Bus 46 stop at Terminal T2
  After the security area, go directly to the exit to the street, then about 100 meters to the right to reach the Bus 46 and N17 stops

• The final stop at Plaça Espanya is on the side towards the exhibition center and Montjuïc hill.
  The entrance to the Espanya metro station (lines L1, L3, and L5, as well as several trains) is about 100 meters from the stop and is located near the two Venetian Towers.
• The starting point of line 46 is on the other side of Plaça Espanya, in front of the outdoor elevator of the former Las Arenas bullring

Airport to Plaça Espanya:

• Weekdays: 05:30 to 23:50
• Saturdays: 05:30 to 23:05
• Sundays and holidays: 05:30 to 23:08

Plaça Espanya to the airport:

• Weekdays: 04:50 to 23:50
• Saturdays: 04:50 to 23:50
• Sundays and holidays: 05:50 to 23:50

Frequency and travel time:

• On weekdays, the frequency is 13-20 minutes, on Saturdays 15-30 minutes, on Sundays and holidays 16-30 minutes.
  The shortest intervals are from 09:00 to 21:00.
• The trip from Plaça Espanya to Airport Terminal T2 takes about 45 minutes, to Terminal T1 about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Although the buses are very reliable and punctual, you should allow for some extra time when traveling to the airport.

You can use Bus 46 with the following tickets:

• Hola BCN Ticket
• Barcelona Card (Hola BCN! + Free and discounted entry to attractions)
• Barcelona Transport Pass (Hola BCN! + Aerobús)
• Barcelona Essential Pass (Hola BCN! + Entry to Sagrada Familia + Park Güell)

All these tickets include the Hola BCN pass, allowing you to use public transport within the city. Note: You can only collect your booked Hola BCN pass during the opening hours of the Tourist Info. Therefore, we recommend the Barcelona Transport Pass.

You can purchase single tickets from the driver on the bus, but not multiple-use or multi-day tickets. Tickets bought from the driver do not allow transfers.

• If you want to travel very affordably, Bus 46 is included in the Hola BCN Ticket, so you don't need to buy another ticket to transfer to the metro
• The frequencies are very short, so you never have to wait long
• Ideal during the day when you can pick up the Hola BCN at the airport
• It serves both terminals
• If you have little luggage
• Please check the operating hours

• From Terminal T1 with Aerobús
  Follow the signs to the bus stops: go straight ahead after the security area, pass the café on the right, and then take the second exit to the right leading to the bus stops (the first exit leads to the taxi stands). When you reach the lower ground floor, you will arrive directly at the Aerobús stop.
• From Terminal T2 with Aerobús
  To reach the stop, go straight out to the street after the security area, then walk about 50 meters to the left. You will see the blue Aerobús there.

Airport BCN -> Barcelona

• Line A1: T1 Level 0 (Arrivals) -> Plaça Espanya -> Gran Via-Borrell -> Plaça Universitat -> Plaça Catalunya
• Line A2: T2B (Arrivals) -> T2C -> Plaça Espanya -> Gran Via-Borrell -> Plaça Universitat -> Plaça Catalunya

Barcelona -> Airport BCN

• Line A1: Plaça Catalunya -> Carrer Sepúlveda -> Plaça Espanya -> T1 Level 3 (Departures) -> T1 Level 0 (Arrivals)
• Line A2: Plaça Catalunya -> Carrer Sepúlveda -> Plaça Espanya -> T2B

Transfer Options

• Plaça Espanya: Metro (L1, L3), FGC trains
• Gran Via-Borrell: Metro (L1)
• Plaça Universitat: Metro (L1, L2)
• Plaça Catalunya: Metro (L1, L3), FGC trains (L6, L7, S1, S2), Rodalies trains (R1, R3, R4, R12, RG1)

The Aerobús operates 24/7, 365 days a year, including all holidays and even on New Year's Eve.

No schedules are needed: during the day, buses run every 5 minutes, every 10 minutes in the morning and evening, and every 20 minutes at night.

The trip from the airport to Plaça Catalunya and vice versa takes approximately 35 minutes.

With the following tickets, you can use the Aerobús:

• Aerobús Ticket (Single or Round Trip)
• Our tip: Barcelona Transport Pass (Aerobús Ticket + Hola BCN! Ticket for public transport in the city)

The Barcelona Card and the Hola BCN! Ticket are not valid here. The trip to the city center takes about 35 minutes.

Especially if you want a comfortable trip to Barcelona. The Aerobús goes to the central transportation hubs Plaça Espanya and Plaça Catalunya, from where you can reach your hotel on foot, by other public transport, or by taxi.

The buses run around the clock with a short frequency, 365 days a year.

We believe the Aerobús is the best transfer option from the airport in most cases. The Barcelona Transport Pass is our recommended ticket.

There is a stop for Metro Line L9 Sud at Terminals T1 and T2. Both stations are well signposted and easy to find. From the security area, you only need to walk a few steps to reach the metro stations.

Transfer Options

• T1: Terminal T1
• T2: Terminal T2A,B,C; Rodalies R2 Sud
• El Prat Estació: Rodalies
• Europa / Fira: FGC L8
• Can Tries / Gornal: Metro L10 Sud
• Torrassa: Metro L1, L10 Sud
• Collblanc: L5, L10 Sud
• Zona Universitària: Metro L3, Tram

You can consult the Metro and Rodalies train map to see further metro connections.

The Metro L9 Sud operates according to the regular schedule of the Barcelona Metro. It starts daily at 05:00 AM. The closing times vary depending on the day of the week:

• Monday to Thursday: until midnight
• Friday and eve of holidays: until 02:00 AM
• Saturdays: continuous operation
• Sundays and holidays during the week: until midnight
• December 24th: until 11:00 PM
• December 31st: continuous operation

The last trains depart from the terminus of each subway line at the specified closing time.

Here are the tickets you can use to access the L9 Sud:

• Hola BCN! Ticket: Airport transfer and free use of buses, trains, metro, and trams within the city
• Barcelona Card: Hola BCN! plus numerous free and discounted entries to attractions
• Barcelona Essentials Pass: Hola BCN! Ticket + Sagrada Familia + Park Güell
• Barcelona Transport Pass: Aerobús + Hola BCN (though you do not need Aerobús if you are using Metro L9 Sud, listed here for completeness)

If you do not have the Hola BCN! Ticket or one of the combination tickets, you will need a special airport ticket priced at €4.50.

In some situations, the Metro L9 Sud can be a good choice:

• If you want to reach directly to the vicinity of the stations, e.g., the Congress Centre (Fira or Europa | Fira station) or the University (Zona Universitària station).
• If you need to transfer: L1 (Torrassa station), L3 (Zona Universitària station), L5 (Collblanc station). However, you can also do this at other transfer points.
• During peak hours, the Metro can be faster than buses. Consider the transfer times, though.
• And sometimes, it's also worth considering if it's raining heavily and you'd rather not wait outdoors at Plaça Espanya for the Bus 46, for example.

There are two night bus lines that run from and to the airport to Barcelona city center: N17 and N18. While the N17 only stops at Terminal T1, you can board the N18 buses at both Terminals T1 and T2B (one stop for boarding and alighting) and T2C.

Both lines go to Plaça Catalunya - Pelai stop, but the route is different.

The Plaça Catalunya - Pelai stop is easy to find: it is located by the monument at the southwest corner of the square. The Rambla and C. Pelai meet here.

A third night bus line, the N19, runs from the airport terminals T1 and T2B to Castelldefels.

In the airport itself you will find the stations very well signposted (square sign "N17 Nit Bus").

Tickets are available on the bus.

Nitbus N17

• Plaça Catalunya (Pelai stop) -> Terminal T1: from 22:50 to 05:00 (last departure)
• Terminal T1 -> Plaça Catalunya (Pelai stop): 9:55 p.m. - 4:50 a.m. (last departure)
• Interval is 15 minutes, journey time 60 - 75 minutes
• Here you can download the N17 timetable and stop plan

Nitbus N18

• Plaça Catalunya (Pelai stop) -> Terminal T1, T2 AB, T2 C: 00:05 - 04:50 (last departure)
• Terminal T1 (via T2 AB, T2 B, T2 C) -> Plaça Catalunya (Pelai stop): 00:18 - 04:33 (last departure)
• Interval is 15 minutes, journey time 60 - 75 minutes.
• Here you can download the timetable and stop plan for the N18

Nitbus N19

• Pg. del Pitort Campus PMT (Castelldefels) -> T2 A-B (the bus continues to El Prat de Llobregat): 23:45 - 05:15 (last departure)
• Terminal T2 A-B (via T2B, T2C and T1) -> Pg. del Pitort Campus PMT (Castelldefels): 00:18 - 05:48 (last departure)
• Interval is 30 minutes
• Here you can download theN19 timetable and stop schedule

Travel times vary depending on traffic conditions. To be on the safe side, plan more time accordingly.

In general, the night buses in the Barcelona city area are very useful if you want to travel outside of the operating hours of the regular buses and the metro. In general, you can get to almost anywhere easily with the lines that converge in a star shape to the central Plaça Catalunya and the ring line N0.

To get from the airport to the city center, we often do not consider the Nitbus to be the best choice. The N17 and N18 lines stop at 35 and 28 stops respectively (including the start and end stops). The journey takes a correspondingly long time. However, the intervals of 10-15 minutes are short enough.

However, if your destination is near one of the stops, then taking the Nitbus can make sense. As a rule, however, we recommend the Aerobús because it is simpler, faster and more comfortable. The Aerobús also runs all night.

There is a pedestrian bridge from the terminal building to the airport train station opposite Terminal T2-A, which makes the journey easier, especially if you have a lot of luggage.

If you are arriving via Terminal T1, you can take the free shuttle bus from T1 to T2B. From T2B it is about a 3-5 minute walk to the train station.

You can see an overview of the R2 Nord stations in the image above, but the most relevant stations are the main Sants Estació station, where you can change to the L3 and L5 metro and 14 other train lines.

You can get directly to the Eixample district by getting off at Passeig de Gràcia. Here you can change to the L2, L3 and L4 metro lines and eight other Rodalies trains.

Trains run every 20 minutes between the airport and the city center from 5:42 a.m. The last train leaves the airport at 11:38 p.m.

The journey from the airport to the main train station Sants Estación takes 20 minutes.

The R2 is the only train that goes to the airport.

With the following tickets you can use R2 Nord for the transfer to Barcelona:

• Hola BCN! Ticket: Airport transfer and free use of buses, trains, metro and trams in the city
• Barcelona Card: Hola BCN! Ticket and additionally many free and reduced entry to sights
• Barcelona Essentials Pass: Hola BCN! Ticket + Sagrada Familia + Park Güell
• Barcelona Transport Pass: Aerobus + Hola BCN (but you don't need the Aerobus if you want to use the train, it is only listed here for the sake of completeness)
• Single tickets for more distant destinations are available from machines in the station.

The Rodalies R2 Nord train takes you directly from the airport to Barcelona city centre. You can change to metro lines L3 and L5 at Sants station to reach the old town, or go straight to Passeig de Gràcia station in the Eixample district, where you can access metro lines L2, L3 and L4.

Whether the train is really the best choice for your journey depends on which terminal you arrive at. If you arrive at Terminal T1, you will still need to take the shuttle to Terminal T2. Your exact destination in Barcelona also plays a role.

We recommend the R2 Nord especially if you want to change to another train to continue on to the Costa Dorada. Destinations such as Casteldefels, Sitges, Salou, Tarragona, Cambrils or the PortAventura World theme park are easily accessible.

To do this, take the R2 North from the airport to the El Prat de Llobregat or Bellvitge train stations, where you can change to the R2 (to Castelldefels) or the R2 South, which also stops in Sitges.

If your destination is on the Costa de Maresme, you can also travel by train. At Sants station, change from the R2 North to the R1 or R11 train, both of which go to Maçanet-Massanes. These trains take you to Blanes, Malgrat de Mar, Santa Susana, among others.

Here you can find the route maps of the Rodalies and the Metro map of Barcelona.

At Terminal T1, you can get to the taxi ranks by walking straight ahead for about 30 meters from the security area and then taking the exit down. The taxi ranks are clearly signposted.

At Terminal T2 (A+B), the taxi rank is located directly in front of the terminal building.

At the taxi ranks, you have to join the queue.

From the airport to the city center the minimum fee is €21.00. Additional fees apply for some locations and services:

• Airport: €4.50 (one way/one way)
• Special night rates from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on the following nights: 23/24 June, 24/25 December, 31 Dec./01 Jan.: 4.50 €
• For larger taxis (5-7 passengers): 4.50 €
• Wheelchairs and guide dogs are free

From the airport to the city center, a taxi costs around 40-60 €, depending on where you want to go and what the traffic is like. There are also surcharges for luggage and possible night travel.

You can get to the cruise port for a fixed price of €45 (surcharges may apply).

Even though taxi drivers often have a bad reputation, we would like to speak up for this profession: in the vast majority of cases, the drivers will take you directly to your destination without unnecessary detours. The drivers will tell you about detours, for example because of a construction site or the risk of traffic jams during rush hour. The drivers often have a tip for where to stop and will usually help you unload your luggage.

To be on the safe side, check whether the driver has switched on the taximeter. You are only obliged to pay the amount shown. Ask for a receipt ("ticket"), which must contain the license number. If the driver takes an incomprehensible detour, point out that you want the direct route. Make a note of the taxi license number and name, these must be clearly visible in the taxi.

The inter-terminal shuttle runs in a circle and stops at four stations:

• Terminal T2B (connection to L9 Sud, R2 Nord train, buses N18, N19, 46, A2, PR1 and L77)
• Terminal T2C
• Terminal T1 Level 3 (departures)
• Terminal T1 Level 0 (arrivals)

From both T1 stations you can connect to the L9 Sud metro and buses N18, N19, 46, A2, PR1 and L77 and the private buses Alsa, Hife, Empresa Plana, Bus Garraf, Sagalés Airport Line, Sarfa, Andbus, Direct bus

The shuttle runs every day of the year with short intervals:

• From 05:00 to 08:00: every 8 minutes
• From 08:00 to 20:00: every 6 minutes
• From 20:00 to 00:00: every 8 minutes
• From 00:00 to 05:00: every 11 minutes

Travel time:

• T1 to T2B and C: 10 minutes
• T2 to T1: 14 minutes
• T2A to T2B: 2 minutes on foot, you don't need the shuttle
• T2B to T2C: 5 minutes walk, 1 minute shuttle

• If you have to change between two flights in Barcelona. Also take into account the time for collecting your luggage.
• If you want to go from Terminal T1 to the train station
• All means of transport, except the train, leave from both terminals, so if you are travelling to Barcelona you will not need the shuttle here