Arrivals
Barcelona airport to the city centre: every option compared
Metro L9 Sud, R2 Nord train, Aerobús, official taxi, private transfer or hire car: how to get from Barcelona airport to the city centre, with official fares.
Section
Barcelona airport
Arriving at and leaving Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat: which terminal, which train, what runs at night and how to travel with children or a lot of luggage. Checked against Aena, TMB, Rodalies and the AMB.
Airport
Barcelona airport to the Sagrada Família
From Barcelona airport to the Sagrada Família by metro (L9 Sud + L5), Aerobús + L2, train + L2, taxi or private transfer, and what to do with your luggage.
Airport
Taxi from Barcelona airport: fares, ranks and what to expect
How taxis work at Barcelona El Prat: where the ranks are, the AMB 2026 fare structure, the airport supplement and minimum, the fixed port fare, and when to book ahead instead.
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Barcelona airport to Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla
From Barcelona airport to Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla by Aerobús, metro, train, night bus, taxi or private transfer, with the changes, official links and what suits each trip.
Trains
Barcelona Sants to the airport
How to get from Barcelona Sants station to El Prat airport: the direct R2 Nord train to T2, the metro via L9 Sud, the taxi rank or a pre-booked transfer.
Airport
Arriving at Barcelona airport at night
Landing at Barcelona El Prat late at night or very early: metro hours, the 24-hour Aerobús, night buses N17 and N18, the R2 Nord, taxi night fares and transfers.
Airport
Barcelona airport T1 vs T2: where everything is
Barcelona El Prat Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 compared: how to check yours, the free 24-hour shuttle between them, and which train, metro, bus and taxi serve each.
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Barcelona airport with kids and car seats
Arriving at Barcelona airport with a baby or young children: Spain’s child seat rules, the taxi exemption, pushchairs on the Aerobús and metro, and pre-booked seats.
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Barcelona airport with lots of luggage or a group
Getting from Barcelona airport with big suitcases, sports equipment or a group of 5 to 20: what fits on the Aerobús, metro and taxis, and when to book a larger vehicle.