Five ways into the city from El Prat airport, from €1.30 to about €36 by taxi. The right choice depends first on your terminal, then on your neighbourhood.
Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 stations on the L9 Sud line require the airport ticket or a pass that includes it. The same T-casual is, however, valid on the R2 Nord train and bus 46.
Rodalies trains became paid again on 9 May 2026. Engineering works still alter some timetables: check the Rodalies website before you set off.
The R-Aeroport line, run by FGC, has been built since 2 July 2026 and is in testing. Opening is announced for the first half of 2027, with no firm date.
The official website shows its fares only at checkout. The €7.75 and €13.30 on this page come from a guide published in 2026: check them when you pay.
Sources : 3Cat, Rodalies paid again from 9 May 2026 · Barcelona.com, airport train (timetable checked 03/11/2026)
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport has two terminals, about ten minutes apart by shuttle. The train serves T2 only; everything else serves both.
| Terminal | Airlines (examples) |
|---|---|
| T1 | Vueling, Iberia, Air Europa, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa |
| T2 | Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, Wizz Air |
A free shuttle links the two terminals day and night. Allow 15 to 20 minutes more if you need it to reach the train.
Sources : Aena, airlines and terminals
At night, when the metro and train are closed, night buses N17 (from T1) and N16 (from T2) run to Plaça de Catalunya. They accept integrated tickets, including the T-casual.
Taxis add an airport supplement of €4.60 and charge a minimum fare of €21. Full fares and a simulator are on the Taxis and ride-hailing page.
Sources : ATM, getting to the airport by public transport · TMB, airport ticket · Aerobús, lines and timetables · IATI, from the airport to the centre (2026 guide) · Barcelona.com, taxi from the airport (checked November 2026)
R2 Nord train
Take the R2 Nord train with a T-casual: €1.30 a journey, under half an hour. Buy the card from the station machines.
Aerobús
The Aerobús is direct and leaves from outside your terminal, with no change. The return ticket stays valid for 90 days.
L9 Sud metro
The L9 Sud metro is then included in your pass. It is still slow: expect one change and nearly an hour to the centre.
Aerobús or night bus
The Aerobús runs all night, every 20 minutes. Night buses N16 and N17 cost less but stop often.
Taxi
Four Aerobús tickets cost €31, as much as a taxi. The taxi drops you at the door, with no change.
At T2, the R2 Nord train with a T-casual is unbeatable: €1.30 and under half an hour to Passeig de Gràcia. From T1, the Aerobús is the simplest way to Plaça de Catalunya. The L9 Sud metro only makes sense with a pass that covers the airport. Bought on its own, it is expensive and slow.