Where Reus airport is
Reus airport (REU) is next to the city of Reus, in the Camp de Tarragona, and a little over 100 km by road from central Barcelona. It is close to Tarragona and to the resorts around PortAventura, which is why many of its passengers never go to Barcelona at all. If Barcelona is your destination, plan the onward journey before you fly.
The options at a glance
| Option | Route | Barcelona stop | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach to Barcelona | Airport to Barcelona | See the operator’s timetable | Departures adjusted to flight arrivals, according to Aena |
| City bus + train | Line 50 to Reus station, then R14 or R15 | Barcelona Sants | Check the city bus and the Rodalies timetables |
| Private transfer (booked) | Door to door | Your address | Fixed price; driver tracks your flight |
The coach to Barcelona
According to Aena, a coach line runs from the airport to Barcelona and its departures are adjusted to flight arrivals. Because Reus has fewer flights than El Prat, and many of them are seasonal, check the timetable on the operator’s website, linked from the Aena page, for the day you land.
City bus and train via Reus
Aena also lists city bus line 50, which runs from the airport to Reus city centre and stops at the train station and the bus station. From Reus station, the regional lines R14 and R15 run to Barcelona via Tarragona and stop at Barcelona Sants. Trains are not very frequent, so look up the connection on the Rodalies timetable before you fly.
There is no direct link between the airport and the Camp de Tarragona high-speed station, Aena notes: you would need the city bus to Reus and then another bus.
By road and with a pre-booked transfer
By road the journey is a little over 100 km, mostly on the motorway. A pre-booked transfer is the most direct way to cover it: the driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals, so a delay does not cost you a connection, and the price is fixed when you book. QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells this service; its booking box is marked on this page. It suits families, groups and anyone landing outside the coach timetable.
Tips for a Reus arrival
- Check that your flight really lands at Reus (REU) and not at Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).
- Look up the coach and train times for your exact date: services follow the flights and change with the season.
- Staying a night on the coast first? See Tarragona and PortAventura.
- Landing at Girona instead? See Girona airport to Barcelona.
QuickPickups booking service
Booking a private transfer: the usual questions
- Is the price really fixed?
- Yes. You see the full price for the vehicle before you pay, and it does not change with traffic, the route or the time of day.
- What if my flight is late?
- Your flight number is tracked in real time and the pick-up time is adjusted. At the airport you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; at the cruise port, 30 minutes.
- How will I find the driver?
- At the airport the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Your confirmation email has the contact details.
- Can I get child seats?
- Yes, on request when you book, for a small supplement shown before you pay. Tell us the age or weight of each child.
- Can I get an invoice?
- Yes. QUICKPICKUPS S.L. can issue an invoice for your booking, including one made out to your company.
- What if my plans change?
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance are free. You can manage the booking from your confirmation email or by writing to info@quickpickups.es.