How much does Uber cost from Barcelona airport to city center?

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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But in Barcelona, I've found that hailing a cab is around 15% cheaper than pre-booking an Uber. The only exception to this is when you're travelling from the airport to the city centre, when an Uber is considerably cheaper.

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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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Taxi from Barcelona airport Taxis in Barcelona are efficient and well-organised; they're easy to see (black and yellow) and easy to find at the exit of Terminals T1 and T2. Be aware that there is no standard rate from the airport to the city centre but you can expect to pay around 30€-35€ for the 20-25 minute ride.

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Cabify's prices and perks Although taxis are pretty cheap and very well regulated in Barcelona, Cabify provides an even cheaper option than the taxi service. Unlike Uber, Cabify charges by distance traveled and the quickest route is always chosen, so the price doesn't change depending on traffic.

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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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The metro, tram, funicular, and FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat) are generally the quickest and most convenient ways of getting around BCN. With simple and affordable tickets and travel cards available, this is the best option for price and practicality.

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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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Uber in Spain operates in exactly the same way that it does in every country. Therefore, if you already have the app downloaded and an active account – away you go. However, if you haven't used the platform yet you will need to download the app from your app store (find it for Android here and Apple here).

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Uber does work in Barcelona and it functions better in Spain than Uber in Italy. However, you may find the service is not as fully operational as you're used to. You can obviously open the Uber app anywhere to check if it is in the city.

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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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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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Taxi drivers expect no tip and are happy if you round up in their favor. A tip of 5% of the total fare is considered generous. Long rides or extra help with luggage may merit a tip, but if you're short of change, you'll never hear a complaint.

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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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These Are the Best Taxi Apps in Barcelona
  • #1: Cabify. One of the best taxi apps in Barcelona in 2021 is, without any question, Cabify. ...
  • #2: Free Now. Free Now is an incredibly popular taxi app in Spain and Barcelona isn't an exception. ...
  • #3: NTaxi. In Barcelona, you aren't required to book a taxi.


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