October 23, 2026

Barcelona, the practical way

Straightforward guides to arriving in, moving around and leaving Barcelona, checked against official sources and dated. We tell you which option suits your trip, even when it is not ours.

Arrivals

Barcelona airport to the city centre: every option compared

Metro, train, Aerobús, the official taxi, a pre-booked transfer or a hire car: where each one leaves from, how long it takes and who it suits best.

Airport

Barcelona airport T1 vs T2: where everything is

Two terminals, one free 24-hour shuttle bus. How to check yours, and which transport leaves from each.

Airport

Barcelona airport to the Sagrada Família

Metro, Aerobús plus metro, or straight there by road, and what to do with your suitcases.

Airport

Arriving at Barcelona airport at night

What still runs after midnight, what stops, and how to get to your hotel at 2 am.

Cruise

Barcelona cruise port to the airport

Cruise bus, the official taxi with its fixed port fare, or a pre-booked transfer on disembarkation day.

Trains

Barcelona Sants to the airport

The direct R2 Nord train, the metro, the taxi rank or a pre-booked car from the station.

Day trips

Montserrat from Barcelona: how to get there

Train plus rack railway or cable car, or by road: how to choose.

Venues

How to get to Camp Nou

Which metro station for your gate, the tram and buses, event-day closures and the way back after the final whistle.

About this guide

Who publishes City Guide BCN, and how we work

Facts checked against official sources, booking boxes clearly marked, no paid placements and no affiliate links.