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We offer private transportation service from Barcelona City Centre at competitive and affordable rates. Book online in minutes and save up to 40% compared to a metered taxi fare.
Why book your transfer from Barcelona City Centre with us?Airport taxi transfers to Barcelona City Centre are available 24/7. Services include private hire by the hour, transfers from and to various events in and around Barcelona, cruise port transfers, airport shuttle, Barcelona sightseeing tours and excursions.
Professional and reliable chauffeurs and excellent customer care before, during and after your transfer. Your safety is our priority and your comfort, our satisfaction.
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Barcelona Airport is around 14 km away from downtown, and several transportation modes are available. Public transport includes buses, metro and trains, but many tourists find it confusing to use, so taking a taxi is another option.
Barcelona Sants Train Station is the most utilised transportation centre in Spain, located in the western part of the city. It handles domestic and international trains to the most popular destinations like Bilbao, Valencia, Madrid, Seville, Paris and Malaga. The international bus station with the same name is adjacent to the railway station. Metro line (L3) and local bus line L5 run between Barcelona Airport and the train station.
Barcelona taxis take about 30 minutes to reach the city centre, depending on the drop off address and traffic conditions. The regular metered taxis would charge between €30 and €40 whereas a private Barcelona airport taxi costs €37. By booking a private transfer, you will avoid waiting in queues and save time.
Barcelona airport to the city centre transportation options
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Transportation type |
Price |
Duration |
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Train |
€4.60 |
25-30 minutes |
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Bus |
€5.90 |
35 minutes |
|
Taxi |
€30-€40 |
20-30 minutes |
|
City-Airport-Taxis.com |
€37 |
20-30 minutes |
Taxi service is without a doubt the most efficient and favourable way from Barcelona Airport. Look for the signs pointing to the nearest taxi ranks to guide you outside the airport buildings to the ramp down at Terminal 1. If you arrive at Terminal 2, you can take a taxi on the road, section B. Barcelona airport taxis operate 24/7, and they are easy to spot due to their black and yellow livery. Usually, a uniformed attendant will assist passengers with which taxi to board. Metropolitan Taxi Institute governs and regulates taxi rates and all surcharges displayed in each vehicle.
The estimated fare to downtown is €30- €40 depending on the departure terminal, and the journey to the city centre takes between 20 to 30 minutes. Travelling from Terminal 2 adds five more minutes and extra 5 kilometres to your transfer.
Taking a Renfe train from the airport is a cost-effective option to reach the city centre. At El Prat Airport, the station is located 200 meters outside Terminal 2, connected through a pedestrian bridge, elevated and covered. Shuttle buses are available for transfers between the terminals and the train station.
R2 Nord Line runs to the city centre, and the journey takes 30 minutes with stops at Passeig de Gràcia and Barcelona Sants Estació, 4 km away from the city centre. As the trains are most of the time late, consider adding some extra time.
The train ticket is € 4.60 for a one-way journey and is valid for all four zones. It is available for purchase at the ticketing machines and counters or online.
Aerobus is the express bus service that runs from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Barcelona city every 10 minutes within the operating hours. The bus service terminates at Placa Espanya. An alternative to the express bus is TMB line 46, with more stops and longer travel time.
Outside both terminals, the bus stops are signposted and visible, right next to Renfe stations. The ticket for a one-way bus ride is €5.90, and the approximate travel time is 35-35 minutes.
City Airport Taxis offer efficient and trustworthy airport transfer services. We offer safe and reliable door-to-door service in comfortable vehicles with professional drivers. Our drivers are local to Barcelona, and we charge fixed prices with no hidden charges.
The benefits of booking a private transfer from Barcelona Airport are numerous, including a complimentary waiting time of 60 minutes, meet and greet service, custom pick up date and location, free updates and cancellation, and an extensive fleet of new and comfortable vehicles. Unlike the metered Barcelona taxis charging an additional fee for airport pickups, our transfer service offers fixed rates regardless of the travel time and destination address.
The cost of a private taxi from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona city centre starts from €37, and you are free to customise the booking according to your needs. The rate applies for pickup from both terminals and transfers to any city centre address.
Please select a destination from the list below to set it as a drop-off point. This booking method is an alternative way to book your airport transfer from Barcelona City Centre