How to get from Barcelona airport to the main train station?

Apart from luxurious private transfers and independent car rentals, you have two options for your transfer from Barcelona Airport to Sants Train Station. An airport taxi will drive you to Barcelona's main station in comfort in 20 minutes, whereas the ride with R2 Nord Train takes the same time but costs less.



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The train station at Barcelona airport is accessed via a bridge from Terminal 2. If you need to get to or from the station from Terminal 1, there is a free shuttle bus between the terminals. You can find more details about the shuttle here.

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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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Barcelona Airport to City Center by Bus The TMB Bus 46 and the Nitbus N16 and N17 offer affordable and reliable transfer services from and to the airport. Bus Line 46 operates from 4:50 am to 11:50 pm, passes every 15-20 minutes from both terminal buildings, and takes about 30-35 minutes to arrive at Plaça España.

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Barcelona Airport is connected to the city via the L9 Sud metro line. The L9 Sud stops at both BCN terminals and runs approximately every 7 minutes, from 5:00 am to midnight (on Fridays, and holidays, it runs until 2:00 am, while on Saturdays, there are available routes all night long).

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The R2 Nord Line departs every 30 minutes from the Airport Train Station and reaches the metropolitan area of Barcelona in about 20-25 minutes. The first train leaves the Aeroport Station at 5:42 am, while the last train is scheduled to depart at 11:38 pm.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Metro stations are usually indicated by red and white signs bearing an M. Once inside the station, purchase a ticket from the electronic machines (instructions are available in Catalan, Spanish, English and French), and use it to pass through the turnstiles. Barcelona Metro Fast Facts: Cost: €2.40 for a single ticket.

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