Transfer to/from - Barcelona - El Prat airport (BCN)

Transportation

City buses, long-distance intercity buses, trains, metro, taxis and private transport are the services that serve Barcelona El Prat airport.

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 How to get to the centre of Barcelona from El Prat airport by bus?

The best way to get to the city centre is by Aerobús express services A1 and A2 (Tel +34 900 929 692). These run to Plaça Catalunya from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, respectively, with frequencies of 5-10 minutes, 24 hours a day (lower frequencies between 0:00 am and 5:00 am), a journey time of 25 min. and a fare of €6.75. Intermediate stops include Plaça Espanya, Gran Via-Borrell and Plaça Universitat.

 Which city bus lines arrive at Barcelona airport?

46 - Connects the airport with Plaça Espanya, passing through El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
L77 - It goes to Sant Joan Despí­, passing through El Prat de Llobregat, Sant Boi de Llobregat and Cornellí  de Llobregat.
N17 - Night service connecting Terminal 1 with Plaça Catalunya, with stops at El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
N18 - Connects both terminals with Plaça Catalunya (only at night).
N19 - Night line to Castelldefels and El Prat de Llobregat.
PR1 - Heads to Renfe station at El Prat de Llobregat, with several stops in town.
PR2 & PR3 - Stops on demand at Parc Aeronáutic and the corporate aviation terminal, heading to the Renfe station at El Prat de Llobregat.
99 - Travels to Castelldefels, with stops at Sant Boi de Llobregat, Viladecans and Gaví .

 Which Metro line goes to El Prat airport?

TMB (Tel +34 932 987 000) operates line L9 Sud, which connects the airport with Zona Universitaria, passing through Collblanc, Torrassa, Can Tries/Gornal, Europa/Fira, Parc Logí­stic, Mercabarna, Les Moreres, El Prat Estació, Centric, Parc Nou and Mas Blau. It departs from 5:00 am to 0:00 am and tickets cost €5.15.

 What trains connect Barcelona airport?

Line R2 Nord from Renfe (Tel +34 912 320 320) departs from in front of Terminal 2. It operates from 5:42 am to 11:08 pm, with a 30-minute frequency, and travels to El Prat de Llobregat (7 min.), Barcelona-Sants (20 min.), Barcelona-Passeig de Gracia (27 min.) and Granollers Centre (58 min.) Other stops include Sant Andreu Comtal, La Llagosta, Montmeló, Cardedeu, Sant Celoni, Gualba and Maçanet-Massanes.

 Where are the taxi ranks and app services located?

Taxi ranks are located in front of the Arrivals area of Terminal 1, Barcelona-Madrid Corridor, and halls A, B and C of Terminal 2. The official taxis are black and yellow. The journey time to the centre of Barcelona is 20-30 minutes and the fare is €29.00-€35.00.

On the other hand, Uber pick-up points are located on the ground floor of Terminal 1, level 2 of P1, and on floor 0 of the Terminal 2 Express parking lots.

 What long-distance buses are available in El Prat?

Empresa Plana (Tel +34 977 553 680) - Stops in several Catalan towns, including Torredembarra, Tarragona, La Pineda, Port Aventura, Salou, Cambrils and Reus.
Hife (Tel +34 902 119 814) - Travels to towns within the Ebro Lands (Tortosa, Amposta, Sant Carles de la Rí pita), Peñí­scola and Teruel.
Bus Garraf (Tel +34 938 937 060) - Stops at Bellvitge, Ribes, Sitges, Rocamar, Roquetes, Vilanova, Cubelles, Cunit, Segur, Calafell and El Vendrell.
Sagalés Airport Line (Tel +34 902 130 014) - Line 602 travels to Girona and Figueres, and line 603 to Maresme and Blanes.
Sarfa (Tel +34 933 110 801) - Connects the airport with the main towns on the Costa Brava: Begur, Bellcaire d'Empordí , Cadaqués, Castelló d'Empúries, Empuriabrava, L'Escala, Lloret de Mar, Montrí s, Palafrugell, Palamós, Pals, Platja d'Aro, Roses, S'Agaró, Sant Antoni de Calonge, Sant Feliu de Guí­xols, Santa Cristina d'Aro, Torroella de Montgrí­, Tossa de Mar and Ullí .
ALSA (Tel +34 902 422 242) - Links the airport with the towns of Balaguer, Vall d'Aran, Lleida and Valencia.
Flixbus (Tel +34 900 998 719) - Serves several towns in southeastern France (Perpignan, Marseille, Nice, Nantes) and the Swiss town of Geneva.
Andbus (Tel +34 973 984 016) - Connects the enclosure with Andorra.
Directbus (Tel +376 805 151) - Regular line between the airport, Sant Juliá de Loria and Andorra la Vella.

Timetables and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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