How to Get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Center

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Get from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Center

Many people will tell you how difficult it is to get from the Barcelona airport (Aeropuerto de Barcelona) to Barcelona’s city center (Placa Cataluyna), but this is not necessarily the case. Aeropuerto de Barcelona is located 13 km southeast of Barcelona, so it is not in the city, but it is still quite easy and cheap to catch a bus or train directly into the city center. Taxis are a bit more expensive, but are a good option for those who are nervous in international cities. Here’s a stress and hassle free guide to getting from Barcelona Airport to the city center of Barcelona.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Metrocard (T-10 or single ride)
Map of Barcelona Metro system
Money

Step 1

Know that thee Aerobus is a bus service that links Barcelona airport to the city center. This service normally runs every 15 minutes within its fixed hours of operation (see official website below for the exact timetable). During busy times the Aerobus can run every 6 to 10 minutes.
Step 2

Be aware that the Barcelona Airport has three terminals and the Aerobus picks up from all three.
Step 3

Head outside the terminal and find the bus stop for the Aerobus. It is clearly marked and will have ticket booths on the outside.
Step 4

Know that the tickets for the Aerobus cost 3.90 euros for a single and 6.70 euros for a round trip. You can buy tickets at the automatic ticket booth at the airport or on the bus. Not all bus stops will have ticket booths, but you can always buy them on the bus.
Step 5

Be aware that the Aerobus will take you from the airport to the city center. You can exit at Placa Espana or Placa de Catalunya and take the Metro to your final destination. Travel time is approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 6

Consider that another option is to take the RENFE train service, which runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city center. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes.
Step 7

Know that when traveling by RENFE from the airport to the city center, you can get off at either Barcelona Sants or Passeig de Gracia, which are both serviced by metro stops. Individual, single-ride metro tickets cost 1.40 euros.