How do I get from Barcelona El Prat airport to Plaça de Catalunya?

Q: How do I get from Barcelona El Prat airport to Plaça de Catalunya?

Aerobús A1 and A2: €7.75 for one traveler, 35 min. It leaves you at Plaça de Catalunya, calling at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via–Borrell and Plaça Universitat on the way. The Aerobús ends here, about 35 minutes from either terminal, 24 hours a day, at EUR 7.75 a head. For two or more, the R2 Nord to Passeig de Gràcia (a few minutes' walk) on one T-familiar is cheaper; the train's single fare for one person is not published.

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Barcelona El Prat airporttoPlaça de Catalunya

Airport to destination · One way · All prices are totals for 1 adult · All service hours

1 way to Plaça de Catalunya

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Aerobús A1 and A2

A1A2 · UTE Servicio Aerobús, Monbus group

35 min rideEvery 10 minRuns all night

A1: Terminal 1 arrivalsPlaça de Catalunya

Non-stop24-hour serviceLuggage space

€7.75total for 1 adult€7.75 eachBuy ticket5 places to buy

Pickup, hours & luggage

Boards at. A1: Terminal 1 arrivals, level 0. A2: Terminal 2B, and the T2C stop on the internal road

The operator's current fares are EUR 7.75 single and EUR 13.30 return (an older page still shows EUR 7.45/12.85 — expect the higher price). The return is valid 90 days. Children under four travel free; single-parent and large-family discounts are sold only by staff, and there is no group ticket. No TMB ticket is valid on the Aerobús.

Luggage. A coach with luggage racks; the single covers one person and their luggage.

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The Aerobús ends here, about 35 minutes from either terminal, 24 hours a day, at EUR 7.75 a head. For two or more, the R2 Nord to Passeig de Gràcia (a few minutes' walk) on one T-familiar is cheaper; the train's single fare for one person is not published.

Whether the regulated taxi flat fare covers this address is not recorded here. Agree the fare before you set off. Ride times exclude walking and waiting. Every way from El Prat into Barcelona

Your destination

Straight there.

The square where the old city meets the Eixample, and the terminus of the Aerobús.

Barcelona-El Prat

Follow the signs

A1: Terminal 1 arrivals

Aerobús A1 and A2 · 35 min

Plaça de Catalunya

Aerobús A1 and A2 serves Plaça de Catalunya. Rodalies R2 Nord does not.

From arrivals to Plaça de Catalunya

Find the stop

A1: Terminal 1 arrivals. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Aerobús A1 and A2

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Plaça de Catalunya

35 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

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A private car into Barcelona: €42 for four

Four pay €31 on the cheapest way to Plaça de Catalunya on this page. The car meets you in arrivals and drives to your door. €42 is what Welcome Pickups charges to the centre of Barcelona; it quotes the fare for your own address when you book ahead.

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Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Rodalies R2 Nord stop at Plaça de Catalunya?

No. It runs to Barcelona Sants in 20 minutes.

Is Plaça de Catalunya inside the taxi fare zone?

Not recorded here. Agree the fare before you set off rather than assuming the airport flat rate applies.

How far is Plaça de Catalunya from the centre?