Barcelona’s transportation is excellent in every aspect. Using the metro alone is almost enough to get anywhere.
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Transportation between the airport and Barcelona
R2 train
The station can be reached on foot from Terminal 2. From the arrival terminal, just follow the train sign.
In the city center, you can transfer to the metro at Sants, Passeig de Gracia, and Clot stations.
The Hola Barcelona Travel Card, T-casual, and Barcelona Card are all valid for this train. It’s worth buying one of these at the airport or online, as the train ride will be free.
All tickets can be purchased from the vending machines at the train station. The city is divided into zones, with the airport in Zone 4.
Price: €4.90
The schedule can be found here!
Aerobus
Bus A1 runs from Terminal 1, and A2 from Terminal 2 to Placa de Catalunya stop. Both stop at Placa Espanya.
Tickets can be purchased at the Aerobus stop.
Price: €7.25 one-way, €12.25 return
Schedule and online ticket purchase can be found here!
Bus 46
Runs between Plaza Espanya and the airport, stopping at both T1 and T2 terminals.
T-casual and Hola Barcelona Travel Card are valid!
L9S metro
Stops at both Terminal 1 and 2, but doesn’t go to the city center. To reach the city center, transfer to the L1 metro at Torrassa station.
Requires a „Billet aeroport” ticket and is valid for transfers to other metro lines. Price: €5.70
T-casual is not valid, but Hola Barcelona Travel Card is.
The schedule can be found here!
Night bus (NitBus)
At night, NitBus runs between the airport and Placa de Catalunya, stopping at Placa Universitat and Placa Espanya.
Bus N17 runs to Terminal 1. Bus N18 serves both Terminal 1 and 2.
T-casual is valid, but Hola Barcelona Travel Card and Barcelona Card are not.
The schedule can be found here!
Barcelona city public transportation
Barcelona’s transportation is excellent, with 9 metro lines crisscrossing the city with numerous stops. There are several ticket options to choose from.
The city and its agglomeration are divided into six zones, but this isn’t relevant for tourists. All famous attractions are in Zone 1.
Travel is free for children under 4 years old!
Single ticket
Valid for only one trip without interruption. It’s really only worth it if you use the metro (except for metro line 9 to the airport) or bus only once a day.
Price: €2.65
Bus ticket
A single-trip ticket that can be purchased on the bus with a contactless bank card. This option is only available on TMB-operated buses!
Price: €2.65
T-casual
Can be used for 10 trips, available for all zones. Can only be used by one person!
For the single-zone ticket, you have 75 minutes between the first and last validation if you change lines or mode of transport. This time increases by 15 minutes per zone. So if you buy a six-zone ticket, it’s valid for 150 minutes.
Not valid for the L9 metro when accessing the airport!
Price for 1 zone: €12.55
T-familiar
Valid for 8 trips within 30 consecutive days from the first validation. Can be used by multiple people!
Available for all zones. Similar to T-casual, for the single-zone ticket, you have 75 minutes between the first and last validation if you change lines or mode of transport. This time increases by 15 minutes per zone.
Not valid for the L9 metro when accessing the airport!
Price for 1 zonet: €11.05
Day tickets
Multi-day passes are called Hola Barcelona Travel Card.
Available for 2 (48 hours), 3 (72 hours), 4 (96 hours), 5 (120 hours) days. Valid until the end of the time period in parentheses from the time of validation!
Valid for: metro (including L9S airport line), Rodalies de Catalunya train in zone 1, R2 train between airport and city center, FGC train in zone 1, TMB buses, Montjuïc funicular, tram.
Not valid for night buses and the Montjuic cable car!
Prices:
- 2 days: €18.10
- 3 days: €26.30
- 4 days: €34.40
- 5 days: €42.10
You can buy it online 10% cheaper (pick up at Placa de Catalunya tourist office or airport tourist information points).
All information can be found here!
You can find a route planner here!
