How to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

First thing to consider if you come to Barcelona: “How To get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre”.

It’s actually very simple compared to other cities. We only have one airport in town and 2 terminals. Shuttle service from 1 terminal to the other is free of charge!

Easiest way to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

Let’s get started with transport options. First option I will recommend you is to come by taxi.
If you want to come fast and easy, just grab a taxi. Prices are around 35€ and if you land between 1am and 5am, this will be your only choice! Trip from the airport to the city centre by taxi lasts 30 minutes approximately.

Other way to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

In both terminals we have a metro station inside. Simple tickets are 4,90€ but you can watch my video “Getting around in Barcelona” before deciding what transport card to buy. Trips from the airport to the city centre by metro lasts around 1 hour.

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Take this bus to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

In both terminals we also have a bus service called Aerobus. Tickets are 5,90€ and you don’t need to book, they come all the time. Trips from the airport to the city centre by Aerobus lasts around 40 minutes.

Take the train to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre

There is a train service but it only runs from Terminal 2. Single tickets are 2,5€ but you can watch my
video “Getting around in Barcelona” before deciding what to buy. Trips from the airport to the city
centre by metro lasts around 1 hour.

Just in case you are not coming to Barcelona by plane, main train & bus stations are right in the city centre!

What you should do now, is to check where your hotel or Airbnb is located, so that you can choose the best choice on how to get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre. Also ask your check in time!

Hope this has been useful for you!! Let me know your choice!