Transfer to/from - Barcelona - El Prat airport (BCN)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Barcelona - El Prat airport (BCN)
Transportation
Josep Tarradellas Airport offers a wide range of transport options to connect with the city of Barcelona and other nearby towns. Available services include urban and intercity buses, train, metro, taxis, and private hire vehicles (PHV).
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Metro
The metro’s Line 9 Sud, operated by TMB, links the airport with Barcelona’s Zona Universitària.
- Line: L9 Sud (Zona Universitària - Airport)
- Schedule: From 5:00 to 0:00 (general timetable of the Barcelona metro).
- Fare: €5.70.
- Airport stops: Terminal 1, Floor 0, and Terminal 2, Floor 0.
For more details on timetables and fares, you can check the TMB website.
Train
The Renfe commuter train service connects the airport with several stops in Barcelona and other towns.
- Line: R2 Nord (Aeroport - Maçanet-Massanes).
- Schedule: From 5:40 to 23:08, every 30 minutes.
- Airport stop: Terminal T2, Floor 0.
- Main destinations: El Prat de Llobregat (7 min), Barcelona-Sants (20 min), Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia (27 min), Granollers Centre (58 min).
For more information, you can visit the Rodalies de Catalunya website.
Buses
Aerobús
The Aerobús provides an express service linking the airport with Barcelona city centre (Plaça Catalunya).
- Aerobús A1: Connects Terminal T1 with Plaça Catalunya.
- Aerobús A2: Connects Terminal T2 with Plaça Catalunya.
- Frequency: Every 5-10 minutes (less frequent between 0:00 and 5:00).
- Journey time: 25 minutes.
- Fare: €7.45.
- Intermediate stops: Plaça Espanya, Gran Via-Borrell, Plaça Universitat.
You can check timetables and buy tickets on the Aerobús website.
Metropolitan Buses (TMB / AMB)
Several urban and night bus lines connect the airport with Barcelona and nearby municipalities.
- Line 46: Connects Terminals 1 and 2 with Plaça Espanya, via El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
- Line L77: Links Sant Joan Despí and Gavà, via Sant Boi de Llobregat, El Prat de Llobregat and Cornellà de Llobregat, with stops at the airport (towards Gavà, only at T1).
- Line 99: Travels to Castelldefels, with stops in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Viladecans and Gavà.
- Line N17 (Night): Connects Terminal 1 with Plaça Catalunya, stopping in El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
- Line N18 (Night): Connects both terminals with Plaça Catalunya (with a stop at T2 towards Barcelona).
- Line N19 (Night): Links Castelldefels and El Prat de Llobregat, with stops at T1, T2 and the Cargo Area.
- Line PR1: Goes to the Renfe station in El Prat de Llobregat, with several stops in the town.
- Lines PR2 & PR3: On-demand stop at the Aeronautical Park and corporate aviation terminal, heading to the Renfe station in El Prat de Llobregat.
For more information, visit the websites of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona and TMB.
Intercity and Long-distance Buses
Several companies offer connections to destinations in Catalonia, Spain and other countries.
- Empresa Plana: Connections to Torredembarra, Tarragona, La Pineda, Port Aventura, Salou, Cambrils and Reus. (Empresa Plana website)
- Hife: Routes to Terres de l’Ebre (Tortosa, Amposta, Sant Carles de la Ràpita), Peñíscola and Teruel. (Hife website)
- Bus Garraf: Stops in Bellvitge, Ribes, Sitges, Rocamar, Roquetes, Vilanova, Cubelles, Cunit, Segur, Calafell and El Vendrell. (Bus Garraf website)
- Sagalés Airport Line: Line 602 (Girona and Figueres) and Line 603 (Maresme and Blanes). (Sagalés website)
- Sarfa: Connects the airport with the main towns of the Costa Brava. (Sarfa website)
- ALSA: National routes to Balaguer, Vall d'Aran, Lleida and Valencia. International routes to Paris, Montpellier, Toulouse and Lyon. (ALSA website)
- Flixbus: Connects with several cities in south-eastern France (Perpignan, Marseille, Nice, Nantes) and Geneva (Switzerland). (Flixbus website)
- Andbus: Shuttle service to Andorra. (Andbus website)
- Directbus: Regular line between the airport, Sant Julià de Lòria and Andorra la Vella. (Directbus website)
Charter and Hotel Shuttle Buses
- Charter Buses: Group service, with stops at Terminal 1 (Floor 0) and Terminal 2 (Bays 1-10, 21-33, 41-51).
- Hotel Shuttle Buses: Service offered by some hotels, with stops at Terminal 1 (Floor 0, Car Park G) and Terminal 2 (Technical Block).
Taxi
Official taxi ranks conveniently located at the airport.
- Ranks: In front of the Arrivals areas of Terminal 1, the Barcelona-Madrid Corridor, and in concourses A, B and C of Terminal 2.
- Vehicles: Official Barcelona taxis are black and yellow.
- Journey time to the city centre: 20-30 minutes.
- Fare to the city centre: Between €29.00 and €35.00.
For more information about the taxi service, you can check the Metropolitan Taxi Institute.
PHV (Private Hire Vehicles)
Services such as Uber and Cabify operate at Barcelona Airport.
Uber
- Pick-up points:
- Terminal 1: Floor 0.
- Terminal 2: Floor 0 of the Express car parks T2A and T2B.
Download the Uber app to book your trip.
Cabify
- Pick-up points:
- Terminal 1: Floor 0, Floor 3.
- Terminal 2: Floor 0 (T2A, T2B, T2C).
Visit the Cabify website for more information or download the app.
Latest updates: September 21, 2025
Transportation Tips to/from the airport
Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
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