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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Plaça de Catalunya

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

  1. Airport busAerobús

    35–40 min

    Fare
    €7–€8
    Hours
    05:00–01:00
    ·
    every 5 min

    A1 from T1, A2 from T2, both to Plaça de Catalunya; buy online or on board.

    Source: aerobusbarcelona.es · checked 2026-09-28

  2. MetroMetro L9 Sud

    40–55 min

    Fare
    €5–€6
    Hours
    05:00–00:00
    ·
    every 7 min

    Needs the special airport ticket (T-casual not valid); change lines for the centre, no direct link.

    Source: www.tmb.cat · checked 2026-09-28

  3. TrainRodalies R2 Nord

    25–35 min

    Fare
    €3–€5
    Hours
    05:40–23:40
    ·
    every 30 min

    From T2 only (free shuttle from T1) to Sants and Passeig de Gràcia; cheapest.

    Source: rodalies.gencat.cat · checked 2026-09-28

  4. TaxiTaxi

    25–40 min

    Fare
    €35–€45
    Hours
    24h

    Metered plus a €4.50 airport supplement; minimum fare from the airport applies.

    Source: www.aena.es · checked 2026-09-28

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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