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Guide to Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

If you are flying into Barcelona Airport, there is a high chance that you will then need to head to Barcelona city centre – whether simply to transfer to somewhere else or as your final holiday destination. Getting from Barcelona Airport to the city centre is relatively quick and simple – a lot easier than if you fly in to Girona
or Reus Airport.

Depending on which part of Barcelona’s city centre you are heading to it may be more logical to catch the train rather than the bus and vice versa. I have provided in depth individual pages for each mode of transport, with information regarding travel times, frequencies, prices, luggage space and capacities.

For details regarding transfer options to destinations outside of Barcelona, see our Guide to Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Various Places in Catalunya

Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre by Bus

There are various buses travelling from Barcelona Airport to the city centre. It is worth checking each individual bus option that we have given on our pages to determine which is best suited to you. The airport Express bus (Aerobus) is more expensive than the normal Barcelona TMB bus, however it is also more spacious and more frequent.

Barcelona’s Terminal 1 (T1) opened its doors in June 2009. Some coaches now operate from T2 and then on to T1 before carrying on to their destinations. However there are other coach companies who do not yet have coaches running from the new terminal. It is worth checking on the individual pages as to whether the coach that you require runs from both terminals.

The page below provides links to pages with detailed explanations of each bus service. It also explains the pros and cons of each service – allowing you to decide for yourself which is best suited to your needs.

Guide to Barcelona Airport Bus Options to Barcelona City Centre.

For individual breakdowns of each bus service, check each bus service separately:

Guide to the Aerobus - Barcelona Airport Express Bus.

Barcelona Airport Bus Transfer: Bus From City Centre To Airport in Barcelona.

Barcelona Airport Bus Transfer: Night Bus From City Centre To Airport in Barcelona.

Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre by Train

The airport train from Barcelona Airport runs twice per hour and heads into Barcelona city centre. It stops at two main stations – Estacio Sants and Passeig de Gracia. Estacio Sants is very useful if you need to take a train or a coach to other parts of Spain. Both stations are also useful if you wish to take the Metro to various areas around the city.

Guide to the Barcelona Airport Train – The C2 Train Service

Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre by Taxi

Taxis from Barcelona Airport take approximately 20 - 25 minutes to travel into the city centre from T2 and 25 – 30 minutes from T1. They have a minimum payment of 20 euros however the typical price is around 25 euros from T2 and 30 euros from T1 (excluding baggage costs which are 1.00 euro per suitcase). If you are travelling individually or in a pair you may find it just as easy to take the Airport express bus (Aerobus) - it takes the same amount of time to travel into the city and is far cheaper than a taxi. However, if you are travelling in a larger group a taxi journey may prove to be just as cheap as a journey on the Aerobus.

With taxis it is important to remember that surcharges are added for various reasons – including luggage placed in the boot, travelling at weekends, late at night or during a fiesta.

A Guide to Barcelona Airport Taxis

Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Pier

If you are travelling to Barcelona Airport to transfer to a cruise ship you will need to get to Barcelona Pier at the bottom of the Ramblas. Surprisingly, there are no direct transfers from the Airport to the Pier (Barcelona Cruise Terminals). For this reason, many people simply choose to take a taxi to the pier. However, if you would prefer to research cheaper transfer options, once you are in Barcelona city centre the pier is relatively easy to reach.

Guide to Transfer from Barcelona Pier to Barcelona Airport.

Transfers from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre are abundant and generally fairly convenient. It is worth checking these various pages ahead of your trip and making a decision on which way is best to travel. On arrival at Barcelona Airport there are an abundance of options that may make it confusing in the general hubbub. There are various factors to take into consideration – how many people are travelling, how much luggage you have, how much time you have and how much money you are willing to spend.