{"id":246194,"date":"2026-07-23T13:25:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/?post_type=que-ver-en-barcelona&#038;p=246194"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:25:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:25:16","slug":"barcelona-airport-el-prat","status":"publish","type":"que-ver-en-barcelona","link":"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/en\/que-ver-en-barcelona\/barcelona-airport-el-prat\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona airport (El Prat): how to get to the city centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- QUICK ANSWER \/ TL;DR \u2014 built for featured snippet and AI Overview --><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-answer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport<\/strong> is about <strong>15 km from the centre<\/strong> and has two terminals, <strong>T1 and T2<\/strong>, linked by a <strong>free shuttle bus<\/strong>. There are four ways into the city: the <strong>Aerob\u00fas<\/strong> (the most direct, around 35 min to Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya, from both terminals), the <strong>L9 Sud metro<\/strong> (from both terminals, but it <strong>requires a special airport ticket<\/strong>), the <strong>R2 Nord train<\/strong> (from <strong>T2 only<\/strong>, to Sants and Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia) and a <strong>taxi<\/strong> (about 30 min). The cheapest option is the <strong>city bus 46<\/strong>, though it&#8217;s also the slowest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BANNER-ARCBLOG-DISCOUNT-15-EN-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BANNER-ARCBLOG-DISCOUNT-15-EN-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BANNER-ARCBLOG-DISCOUNT-15-EN-980x327.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BANNER-ARCBLOG-DISCOUNT-15-EN-480x160.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/bookingstep1?idtokenprovider=10760133&amp;lang=en&amp;clientCode=ARCBLOG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Promotional Code ARCBLOG<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"terminals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The terminals: T1 and T2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before deciding how to get into town, check <strong>which terminal you land at<\/strong>: it determines which options you actually have to hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>T1<\/strong>: the main, more modern terminal, used by most major airlines. It has the metro (L9) and the Aerob\u00fas, but <strong>no train station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T2<\/strong>: split into three modules (<strong>T2A, T2B and T2C<\/strong>), it mainly handles low-cost carriers. It has the metro, the Aerob\u00fas and, unlike T1, a <strong>Renfe train station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 A <strong>free shuttle bus<\/strong> runs between the terminals \u2014 an easily spotted green vehicle. If you land at T1 and want the train, you&#8217;ll need it: allow an extra <strong>10-15 minutes<\/strong> plus waiting time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udee9AEROPUERTO DE BARCELONA Espa\u00f1a - EL PRAT\u30104K\u3011Walking tour 2024 Uno de los m\u00e1s importantes de Europa\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RimUSJEfdgI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to the centre: a comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Terminals<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Indicative cost<\/th><th>Best if\u2026<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aerob\u00fas<\/strong><\/td><td>T1 and T2<\/td><td>~35 min to Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya<\/td><td>Mid-high<\/td><td>You want the most direct route, no stairs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>L9 Sud metro<\/strong><\/td><td>T1 and T2<\/td><td>~30-45 min depending on destination<\/td><td>Mid (special ticket)<\/td><td>Your hotel is near the L9 or its interchanges<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>R2 Nord train<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>T2 only<\/strong><\/td><td>~25 min to Sants<\/td><td>Mid-low<\/td><td>You&#8217;re heading to Sants, Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia or onwards across Catalonia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bus 46<\/strong><\/td><td>T1 and T2<\/td><td>~40-50 min to Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya<\/td><td>The cheapest<\/td><td>You&#8217;re travelling light and not in a hurry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Taxi \/ private hire<\/strong><\/td><td>T1 and T2<\/td><td>~30 min (traffic depending)<\/td><td>The most expensive<\/td><td>There are several of you, you land late or you have lots of luggage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Costs are shown in relative terms because fares are updated frequently. The order from cheapest to priciest is stable: bus 46 \u2192 train \u2192 metro \u2192 Aerob\u00fas \u2192 taxi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"metro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The metro: line L9 Sud<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>L9 Sud<\/strong> (the orange line) stops at <strong>both terminals<\/strong>: <em>Aeroport T1<\/em> and <em>Aeroport T2<\/em>. It&#8217;s a <strong>driverless, automated<\/strong> metro and works well if your accommodation is near one of its interchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key point is that <strong>L9 Sud doesn&#8217;t reach the centre directly<\/strong>: you always need to change. These are the interchanges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Change at<\/th><th>Connects with<\/th><th>Takes you towards<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Zona Universit\u00e0ria<\/strong><\/td><td>L3 (green)<\/td><td>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya, Liceu, <strong>Drassanes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Collblanc<\/strong><\/td><td>L5 (blue)<\/td><td>Sagrada Fam\u00edlia, Hospital de Sant Pau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Torrassa<\/strong><\/td><td>L1 (red)<\/td><td>Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya, Arc de Triomf<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Europa | Fira<\/strong><\/td><td>L8 and FGC<\/td><td>Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u26a0\ufe0f Remember: to enter or exit the airport stations you need the <strong>specific airport ticket<\/strong>. The T-casual is not valid on that section.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"train\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The train: R2 Nord<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renfe&#8217;s <strong>R2 Nord<\/strong> commuter line connects the airport with the centre in around <strong>25 minutes<\/strong> to Sants. Its useful city stops are <strong>Barcelona-Sants, Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia and El Clot-Arag\u00f3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Watch out for this:<\/strong> the train station is located <strong>in T2 only<\/strong>. If you land at T1, you first have to take the free shuttle bus, which adds time and cancels out part of the advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trains run roughly <strong>every 30 minutes<\/strong>, and the service doesn&#8217;t cover the whole night: the first departures are around 5:40 am and the last shortly before midnight. If your flight lands very late or leaves at dawn, rule this one out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>A little-known advantage:<\/strong> the R2 Nord doesn&#8217;t only serve the centre \u2014 it connects to the whole Rodalies network. If your final destination is <strong>Sitges, Tarragona or anywhere along the coast<\/strong>, you can head straight there without going into central Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"buses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">City and night buses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TMB&#8217;s <strong>bus 46<\/strong> is the <strong>cheapest<\/strong> option: an ordinary city bus on the standard integrated fare, linking both terminals with <strong>Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya<\/strong>. In exchange, it&#8217;s the slowest and least comfortable if you have large suitcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For dawn flights there are <strong>night buses<\/strong> (lines N17 and N18, among others), covering the route when the metro and train aren&#8217;t running. They&#8217;re the budget alternative to a taxi at unsociable hours, but expect long journeys and wide gaps between services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"taxi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taxis and private hire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barcelona&#8217;s taxis are <strong>yellow and black<\/strong>, and the ranks are right outside both terminals, clearly signposted. The trip into the centre takes around <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> depending on traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s the priciest option, but also the most practical in several cases: if there are <strong>three or four of you<\/strong> (split between you, it competes with the Aerob\u00fas), if you arrive <strong>in the small hours<\/strong>, if you&#8217;re travelling with <strong>young children<\/strong> or with <strong>a lot of luggage<\/strong>. Note that there are <strong>surcharges<\/strong> for airport departure, luggage and night or holiday travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Always take a taxi <strong>from the official rank<\/strong>. Avoid anyone approaching you inside the terminal offering a transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check your terminal on your boarding pass<\/strong> before choosing transport: it changes what&#8217;s available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you&#8217;ll use public transport a lot<\/strong>, consider an unlimited-travel tourist card that includes the airport journey: it usually pays off from the second or third day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy your Aerob\u00fas ticket online<\/strong> if you&#8217;re arriving at peak time and want to skip the queue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allow generous margin on the way back<\/strong>: at rush hour, traffic towards the airport can stretch the Aerob\u00fas or taxi journey considerably.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The airport is fully equipped<\/strong>: food outlets, pharmacies and shops in both terminals, handy if you face a wait.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dawn flights<\/strong>: check actual timetables beforehand, as the metro and train don&#8217;t run continuously through the night on weekdays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><!-- HOTEL ANCHOR --><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"hotel-arc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Hotel Arc La Rambla from the airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"241439\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-barcelona-hotel-arc-la-rambla-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-barcelona-hotel-arc-la-rambla-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-barcelona-hotel-arc-la-rambla-980x513.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-barcelona-hotel-arc-la-rambla-480x251.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"241433\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-el-gotic-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-el-gotic-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-el-gotic-980x513.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-el-gotic-480x251.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"241427\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-la-rambla-de-barcelona-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-la-rambla-de-barcelona-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-la-rambla-de-barcelona-980x513.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hotel-en-la-rambla-de-barcelona-480x251.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"241421\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terraza-de-hotel-en-la-rambla-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terraza-de-hotel-en-la-rambla-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terraza-de-hotel-en-la-rambla-980x513.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/terraza-de-hotel-en-la-rambla-480x251.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"241415\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/habitacion-de-hotel-en-barcelona-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/habitacion-de-hotel-en-barcelona-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/habitacion-de-hotel-en-barcelona-980x513.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/habitacion-de-hotel-en-barcelona-480x251.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotel Arc La Rambla<\/strong> is at <strong>La Rambla 19-21<\/strong>, next to <strong>Drassanes (L3)<\/strong> metro station, right in the historic centre. There are three easy ways to reach it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Route<\/th><th>Approximate time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aerob\u00fas<\/strong><\/td><td>To <strong>Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya<\/strong>, then walk down Las Ramblas<\/td><td>~35 min + 10-12 min on foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Metro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>L9 Sud<\/strong> \u2192 change at <strong>Zona Universit\u00e0ria<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>L3<\/strong> to <strong>Drassanes<\/strong><\/td><td>~45 min, without leaving the metro<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Train + metro<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>R2 Nord<\/strong> (from T2) to <strong>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia<\/strong> or <strong>Sants<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>L3<\/strong> to <strong>Drassanes<\/strong><\/td><td>~40 min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Taxi<\/strong><\/td><td>Straight to the hotel door<\/td><td>~30 min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A happy coincidence: <strong>all three public transport options funnel into the L3<\/strong> or into the top of Las Ramblas itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it&#8217;s your first time in Barcelona and you&#8217;re loaded with bags, the simplest option is the <strong>Aerob\u00fas to Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya<\/strong>: from there the hotel is a straight walk down Las Ramblas, with no stairs and no changes. And once you&#8217;ve checked in, that same <strong>L3<\/strong> running past the door will take you directly to Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, Sants or Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya for your day trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Book on our website with the code <code>ARCBLOG<\/code><\/strong> and enjoy a special perk as a blog reader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Banner-Blog-1200x400-1-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Banner-Blog-1200x400-1-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Banner-Blog-1200x400-1-980x327.webp 980w, https:\/\/hotelarclarambla.com\/agenda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Banner-Blog-1200x400-1-480x160.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/new.transfersforhotels.com\/en\/h\/barcelona\/arc-la-rambla?dropoff=1&amp;utm_campaign=shortlink&amp;utm_medium=printed_pdf&amp;utm_source=in_property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Transfer<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barcelona airport \u2014 frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get from Barcelona airport to the city centre?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are five options. The Aerob\u00fas is the official express service and reaches Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya in about 35 minutes from both terminals. The L9 Sud metro also runs from both terminals, though it always requires a change. Renfe&#8217;s R2 Nord train reaches Sants in around 25 minutes, but only departs from T2. City bus 46 is the cheapest option, and a taxi is the fastest and priciest, at around 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the T-casual valid on the airport metro?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 stations on line L9 Sud have their own fare regime and require the specific airport ticket. Neither single tickets nor the T-casual are valid on that section, and if you enter with another fare the gates won&#8217;t let you out at the terminal. There are, however, unlimited-travel tourist cards that include the airport journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take from the airport to central Barcelona?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 25 and 50 minutes depending on how you travel. The R2 Nord train reaches Sants in about 25 minutes, a taxi takes around 30 depending on traffic, the Aerob\u00fas about 35 to Pla\u00e7a de Catalunya, the metro between 30 and 45 depending on destination and changes, and city bus 46 between 40 and 50 minutes to Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the airport train run from both terminals?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The Renfe train station is located in Terminal 2 only. Anyone landing at Terminal 1 must first take the free shuttle bus linking the two terminals, which adds 10 to 15 minutes plus waiting time. The Aerob\u00fas and the metro, by contrast, do stop at both terminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the cheapest way from the airport to the centre?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TMB&#8217;s city bus 46, which charges the standard integrated public transport fare and links both terminals with Pla\u00e7a d&#8217;Espanya. It&#8217;s the most economical option, but also the slowest and least comfortable with bulky luggage. Next in price come the commuter train and the metro, while the Aerob\u00fas and taxis are the more expensive alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How do you get from Barcelona airport to the city centre?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"There are five options. 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