How do I get from BCN to city center?

The fastest option is taking a Barcelona airport taxi, while the cheapest option is the bus, which takes around 40 minutes to reach the city centre. Another cheap option is the train. Tickets cost only €4 per person, and will reach the city centre in 40 minutes. The fourth and final option is the metro.



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From the Airport to Barcelona by metro: L9 Sud Metro line L9 Sud connects the airport terminals T1 and T2 with the city of Barcelona, every 7 minutes.

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Train from Barcelona airport The train, operated by Renfe, is the cheapest way to get to Barcelona from the airport and can have you in reach of the action in around 25 minutes. Happily, the station is just three minutes' walk from Terminal 2.

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Shuttle bus from Barcelona airport Aerobus, the Barcelona Airport Shuttle, is a fast and easy way to get to the city, running every ten minutes, all year round. In just 35 minutes it can whisk you directly to Plaça de Catalunya for just a few Euro. Good news - there's even on-board wi-fi!

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It is simple to navigate the metro system using the Barcelona metro map which is present on the walls of each of the metro stations. Metro maps are also present in the metro trains themselves making it simple to plot out your journey.

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Metro prices in Barcelona The price for an individual ticket is €2,40 and its validity is 75 minutes. An important detail is that using the L9 metro line, which travels to the airport, requires you to buy an extra ticket costing €4,60.

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Uber journeys from Barcelona airport to the city centre cost between €27 and €35 on average, making them more inexpensive than taxis. However, even if you save money, it won't be a significant amount.

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The RENFE train service runs approximately every 30 minutes to and from Barcelona airport to the city centre. Travel time approximately 25 minutes.

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Barcelona Metro Operating Hours The metro in Barcelona operates from 5 am to midnight from Monday to Thursday. On Friday the subway opens until 2 am and on Saturday and other public holidays, the metro is open 24 hours a day.

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Hence, you'll have to pay 5.15€/5.15$ for a single subway airport ticket. Choosing a type of integrated transport ticket: There are multiple types of integrated transport tickets, depending on your needs. However, this alternative is worth it if you intend to stay in Barcelona for a long time.

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Hence, you'll have to pay 5.15€/5.15$ for a single subway airport ticket. Choosing a type of integrated transport ticket: There are multiple types of integrated transport tickets, depending on your needs. However, this alternative is worth it if you intend to stay in Barcelona for a long time.

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Hence, you'll have to pay 5.15€/5.15$ for a single subway airport ticket. Choosing a type of integrated transport ticket: There are multiple types of integrated transport tickets, depending on your needs. However, this alternative is worth it if you intend to stay in Barcelona for a long time.

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At each station of the metro and FGC, you can buy tickets either at ticket machines or ticket booths. The machines can also be operated in English. In the bus you can only buy single tickets from the driver. With the tickets bought on the bus you can change to other buses, but not to the metro.

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What is the cheapest way to travel in Barcelona? The most economical transport option is the metro or bus system. Walking is, of course, free, but it is not always the fastest.

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Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must. You will find fruit stands, sweets, tapas, cheese, and of course meat vendors.

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Yes, taxis are cheaper than Uber in Barcelona. It's a welcome change from other big cities like London, where you'll pay more for a black cab. Expect to pay about 15% less when you hail a cab rather than pre-booking on Uber.

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Barcelona Taxis Payment facilities You can pay your taxi ride with cash or credit card in any of the taxis of Barcelona. If you pay with cash, note that the taxi drivers must have €20.00 of change. It means that the taxi driver may not have change if you pay with a high value banknote.

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The cost depends on the time of day and the distance traveled, but an average ride from the airport to the city center runs anywhere from €30 - €35.

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