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How much is taxi from Barcelona airport to city?

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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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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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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Do drivers using Uber pick up at BCN Airport? Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.

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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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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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Tipping Your Servers: Tips aren't expected in Barcelona, but they are always appreciated. Credit cards – tipping is possible with a card, just be sure you ask them to add it to the total as they run your card. There's no space on the credit card receipt when it comes time to sign.

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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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Compared to other major European cities the prices for Barcelona taxis are quite moderate. The per kilometre price is about 15% cheaper than capitals like Paris and London, and being a smaller city the typical trip is much shorter. Expect to pay between €10.00 and €20.00 for a typical city centre ride.

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There is a dedicated airport bus line, named the Aerobus, as well as a public bus and two night buses. The public buses are the cheapest option, only 2.15€ per ticket but they take the longest too, around 60 minutes. The Aerobus is a little pricier at 5.90€ but has a much quicker travel time of 35 minutes.

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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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How to Transfer from Barcelona Airport to Barcelona City Centre
  1. Private transfer service.
  2. Aerobus express bus.
  3. Public bus service.
  4. Barcelona airport train.
  5. Barcelona airport metro.
  6. Taxi service.
  7. Transfers from / to Barcelona Cruise Terminal.
  8. Transfers from / to destinations outside of Barcelona.


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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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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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A ticket for Bus 46 or the Night Buses N16 and N17 leaving BCN Airport and heading to the heart of the city costs 2.40€/2.40$.

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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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If you're using a Spanish rideshare service (like Cabify and BlaBlaCar), tipping is not required. But if you receive especially good service, you can leave a tip in the app afterward.

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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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