Barcelona–El Prat Airport ground transport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat is Spain's second-busiest airport, about 15 km southwest of the city across two terminals (T1 and T2, linked by a free 24-hour shuttle). The Aerobús runs a fast coach to Plaça Catalunya from both terminals, the Rodalies R2 Nord train serves T2 (free shuttle from T1), and the L9 Sud metro has direct stations at both terminals on a special airport ticket. Taxis are metered with a fixed airport supplement. This guide compares price, time and frequency for every popular destination.
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Every option compared
Bus, tram, taxi, private transfer and car hire — side by side, not just the ones that pay us.
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Indicative fares, journey times and how often each service runs — so there are no surprises at arrivals.
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