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Flexible TravelChances are, if you’re flying into Barcelona directly, you’ll land at the city’s main airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), also known as El Prat. This airport has two terminals, and there is a free shuttle bus that connects them.
Barcelona El Prat is about 15 km (10 miles) from the city centre, Plaça de Catalunya. Worried about Barcelona airport transportation? Have no fear! Here's everything you need to know about getting to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre.
Photo by Anton Porsche at El Prat
The Aerobus is a 24-hour shuttle service that serves both terminals and takes you directly to the city centre Plaça de Catalunya with stops at key points like Plaça Espanya and Gran Via. Buses come to either terminal every 5-10 minutes and tickets cost €7.25 one way or €12.50 return. The journey to Plaça de Catalunya takes about 35 minutes. This is the most convenient and cost-effective way to reach Barcelona. Buy tickets for the Aerobus online or at the kiosk in front of the bus stop.
Aerobus from Barcelona Airport
If you’re a fan of the underground you can take the metro from either T1 or T2 to Zona Universitària, where you can take a connecting line to the city centre. The ticket costs €5.15 for a single airport fare (standard metro tickets like the T-Casual are not valid for this journey). The metro comes every 7 minutes and the journey to the city centre can be up to 40 minutes with the necessary transfers. The metro operates Sunday to Thursday from 5:00 am to midnight, Fridays from 5:00 am to 2:00 am, and Saturdays 24 hours. You can buy tickets at the kiosk in front of the station.
If you land in Terminal 2 you can take the train (R2 Nord) which includes direct connections to central stations like Passeig de Gràcia, Estació de França, and Sants Estació. You might have to wait up to 30 minutes for the train, but the journey to Passeig de Gràcia is only 25 minutes. The cost of a single ticket is €4.60 and the train runs from 5:42 am until 11:38 pm. Tickets are available in front of the station at the kiosk.
Photo by Pere Jurado taken at Estació de França
If you want to use a standard ticket or T-Casual (10-journey card for zone 1 priced at €11.35) then you can take the public bus number 46 from either terminal to Plaça Espanya, from which you can take a metro or connecting bus to the centre. The price of a single ticket is €2.40. The bus comes every 15-20 minutes and operates from 5:30 am to 11:50 pm, with the journey taking anywhere between 40-50 minutes to reach the centre. There are also night buses available from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am that go directly to Plaça de Catalunya. Take the N17 from BCN Terminal 1 or the N18 from either terminal.
If you prefer the comfort of a taxi you’ll find taxi stands outside of both terminals, with taxis available around the clock. If you're wondering, how much is a taxi from Barcelona airport to the city centre, you should know that the price depends on the time of day and the traffic, usually between €30–40. There are plenty of taxis in front of the taxi stand, so there's no need to book in advance. Ride share apps like Uber, Cabify, and Freenow offer similar, if not slightly cheaper rates. Generally speaking, the journey takes around 20-30 minutes to the city centre.
The two airports closest to Barcelona outside El Prat are Girona (GRO) and Reus (REU), primarily serving budget airlines like Ryanair.
Girona Airport is located approximately 100 km (62 miles) north of Barcelona. There are many options for getting to Barcelona from Girona's airport however, you should be advised that the journey typically takes over an hour.
Sagales runs direct buses from Girona Airport to Barcelona Estació del Nord, taking approximately one hour and 15 minutes. The bus runs every 60-90 minutes depending on flight arrivals and it costs €16 one-way, or €25 round trip. You can buy tickets online or directly from the airport.
Sagales Buses
In order to get to Girona city, you should take a bus to the train station, about 15km from the airport. From Girona Train Station, you can catch a Renfe train to Barcelona.
Taxis are also available from Girona to Barcelona but you should expect to pay a steep price, around €120–150.
Reus Airport is located about 105 km (65 miles) southwest of Barcelona, often serving budget airlines.
Hispano Igualadina provides a direct bus service from Reus Airport to Barcelona Sants Station and Estació del Nord, with a journey time of about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The bus runs approximately every 2 hours, aligning with flight schedules. You can purchase a one-way ticket for around €17 or €24 round trip. Tickets are available online or at the airport.
First, you must take a bus from Reus Airport to the Reus Train Station (about 4 km away). From there, you can take a Renfe regional train or a high-speed train to Barcelona.
Taxis are also available from Reus to Barcelona but you should expect to pay around €140–160.
Photo by Nenad Radojcic of a Rodalies train
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The Barcelona Tipsy Tour is the perfect way to meet other adventure-seekers, sip the finest Spanish drinks, and immerse yourself in Barcelona’s iconic nightlife while learning secret history that the locals don’t want you to know.
Forget your dry, standard city tour and live your best life while travelling. Our tour puts the “bar” in Barcelona and it’s 18+, but not just because of the booze. You’re going to find out the city’s best kept secrets and forbidden history that they definitely leave out of the tourist guidebooks. If you’re a sober traveller but you still want to join in the fun don’t worry! We’ve got alcohol-free beverages you can sip on while you enjoy the company of your new friends.
After a warm welcome, we’ll get started in El Born. A chic, trendy neighbourhood with great nightlife–and a scandalous past.
You’ll sip some vermouth (aka sunshine in a glass) and learn some of Barcelona’s most twisted secrets. Discover the undercover lives of its former residents and be wowed by forbidden stories as we follow in the footsteps of where these events played out. There are ghosts, secret graveyards, and sex of all sorts – but we’ll leave it to your guide to tell you the rest.
We’ll discover some of Barcelona’s most vibrant bars and neighbourhoods. Try some unique white sangria – very hard to find but oh so easy to drink, and sip other authentic tipples as you hear about the history behind the city’s favourite drinks.
Then, a surprise. Try a shot of traditional Catalan liqueur and see how well you do, then wash it down with a famous cocktail to really get the night moving. As you’re drinking, dancing and singing, we’ll be mixing up a cocktail of our own with a splash of history and a spritz of legend. These stories are so good, you’ll even remember them when you’re fighting a hangover the next day.
When the tour is over, the night out officially begins. We’ll enjoy Barcelona long into the night, making unforgettable memories with our newfound friends.
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