How long does the Barcelona airport bus take?

The Aerobús runs every day of the year 24/7, on all public holidays and also on New Year's Eve. The interval is 30 minutes at night, during the day the buses run every 5-20 minutes. The journey from the airport to Plaça Catalunya and vice versa takes about 35 minutes.



The official Barcelona airport shuttle, known as the Aerobús, typically takes between 25 and 35 minutes to travel from El Prat Airport (BCN) to the city center (Plaça de Catalunya). The journey time is remarkably consistent because the buses have dedicated lanes for much of the route. The Aerobús A1 serves Terminal 1, while the Aerobús A2 serves Terminal 2. Both lines operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a very high frequency—buses often depart every 5 to 10 minutes during the day. The route includes strategic stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via-Urgell, and Plaça Universitat before reaching the final terminus. If you are traveling during the extreme morning rush hour or on a major public holiday, it is wise to factor in an extra 10–15 minutes for traffic. For a slightly cheaper but slower alternative, the #46 public bus or the Metro Line L9 South can take 45–60 minutes, making the Aerobús the preferred "middle ground" between a budget bus and a premium taxi.

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The Aerobus is a shuttle bus that takes you from El Prat Airport to Barcelona's city centre in 35 minutes. One departure every 5 minutes. 365 days a year!

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We advise leaving at least 30 minutes for the transfer between T1 and T2 (even though on average it will be much quicker than this if a shuttle bus is ready to go). Regarding your bags and making your way through customs this would under normal circumstances take around 30 minutes.

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Buses depart every 5-10 minutes from both terminals. Travel time is about 35 minutes. One way ticket costs 5.90 €, while return ticket is 10.20 €.

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Metro line L9 Sud connects the airport terminals T1 and T2 with the city of Barcelona, every 7 minutes. There are three stations in this line where you can transfer to other lines of the network: Can Tries | Gornal (L10 Sud),Torrassa (L1 and L10 Sud), Collblanc (L5 and L10 Sud) and Zona Universitària (L3).

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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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How early should you arrive at the airport? Airlines generally recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight. There are a few considerations, though, and I usually treat each trip to the airport on a case-by-case basis.

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Typically a fare from the airport to the city center is running anywhere from €30 – €35. There is also a €1 per item of luggage that is stored in the trunk as well as a €3.10 service fee. BCN Airport taxis have a minimum charge of €20. The estimate cost from airport to the downtown is running anywhere from €30 – €39.

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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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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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When you're traveling outside of the United States, we suggest arriving at least 3 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. Additionally, we recommend being at the gate and ready to board 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

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There's no fixed time given by the airport stating how early passengers can go through the security check. But for a guarantee of minimal stress, arriving 2-4 hours early is recommended. If you want, you can even travel 6 hours ahead. It's wise to give yourself some cushion for ease of mind.

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As all the previous answers have printed out, 20 minutes prior to departure is about the closing time of the gate in most cases. You usually need to be at the airport at least an hour before departure, and in some cases even 3 hours is advisable.

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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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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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