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Barcelona Airport to city

Barcelona Airport to City

There are several ways you can get from Barcelona Airport to the city centre. Best option is Aerobus, taxi or private transfer. 

Transports Barcelona Airport
From BCN Airport there are several transportation options to move around. 

Our preferred option if you are travelling with lot of luggage is a transfer (you can book one in our site).

If you don’t mind to share your way of transportation and to wait a little at the Airport, then Aerobus is a great choice. It stops at the major hotspots in Barcelona city centre. 


Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (bus)
Aerobús


Aerobús is the fastest way to reach Barcelona city centre by public transportation.

There are two lines that connect T1 and T2 with Plaça de Catalunya.

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (bus)
Bus

There are public transportation bus routes available from BCN Airport to the city centre and other locations nearby. 

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (car)
Car

Heading to Barcelona is quite easy since there is only one way you can leave Barcelona Airport by car.

Follow the signs till you find the one for the C-31 or C-32 (towards Barcelona) these will lead you to the “Gran Via”, “Avinguda Diagonal”, “Ronda the Dalt” or “Ronda del Litoral” which are some of the main roads towards Barcelona from that side of the city.

- Approximate time: 20 minutes

Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (taxi)
Taxi

Taxi is without a doubt the most convenient way from Barcelona Airport. The approximate fare to downtown Barcelona is €25.00-30.00

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (car)
Car Hire

Hiring a car in Barcelona Airport is a good option to move around.

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (train)
Train

Taking the train is another great option. From Barcelona Airport you can get directly to city centre through train line R2 Nord. Also: train only stops at Terminal 2!

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (metro underground)
Metro

The subway or "metro" connects both terminals with Barcelona underground network. Metro line that serves the airport is L9 Sud.

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Barcelona Airport: How to arrive (bus)
Transfers between terminals

Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2) are located 4 km apart.

There is a free shuttle bus between terminals. It is green and runs every 6 - 7 minutes, 24 hours a day and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete the loop. 

Check more information at the transfer between terminals section.