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Arriving at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Compare taxi, driving and public transport to Barcelona. For a hotel, enter your address below.

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Barcelona · Spain
Plaça Catalunya — Aerobús stop
Google Maps will find the address. Airport fares below are a reference until the exact destination is confirmed.
Travellers & arrival details1 adult

Use the airport's local time and allow for baggage and passport control. Adult single fares; check children's fares with the operator. Europe/Madrid

YOUR ARRIVAL, THREE WAYS

BCN Plaça Catalunya — Aerobús stop

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport · Spain

Compare at a glanceTime, fare and arrival point
Taxi, car and public transport comparison
Your optionsTaxiCarPublic transport
Listed ride timeCheck journey timeCheck driving timeApprox. 30–35 min
Fare / costMetered fareFuel + other costs€7.75
Where you arriveYour selected address; confirm the tariffParking near your addressPlaça Catalunya

Times exclude waiting, baggage collection and the onward journey from the stop. Car costs depend on your vehicle and route.

Taxi

Barcelona official taxi — metered

Metered fareMetered fare · Per vehicle, one way
Check journey time

Choose a service for your arrival time, destination and luggage. The listed fare conditions apply.

Pick-up
Official ranks at T1 and T2 arrivals
Arrives at
Your selected address; confirm the tariff

Metered fare. The €21 airport-origin minimum includes applicable extras; the final fare can be higher.

Taxi rank & fare details
Where to go
Official ranks at T1 and T2 arrivals
Good to know
Your route, traffic and travel time affect the fare. Confirm capacity for larger groups.
Airport · 4.60 EUR
Airport journey supplement; included when the €21 airport-origin minimum applies. Not added to the displayed fare. Tariff source ↗
Five To Eight Passengers · 4.60 EUR
Vehicle occupied by 5–8 passengers; confirm capacity. Not added to the displayed fare. Tariff source ↗
Selected Holiday Eves · 4.60 EUR
23–24 Jun, 24–25 Dec and 31 Dec–1 Jan, 20:00–08:00. Not added to the displayed fare. Tariff source ↗

Car

Self-drive / rental

1.816 EUR/LNational petrol price reference · not trip cost
Check driving time

Useful when you already have a car, or your trip continues beyond the city.

Parking
Check parking at your hotel or near your destination.
Tolls & city rules
Check your chosen route and local driving restrictions.

Estimate fuel & tolls

Use the road distance from your route and your own fuel price.

European Commission — petrol incl. taxes, 7 September 2026 ↗ · Checked 10 Sep 2026

Fuel and entered tolls only. Parking, rental, insurance and other charges are separate.

Public transport

Aerobús A1 / A2

€7.75Per adult, one way
Approx. 30–35 min

Take the airport connection, then walk or transfer to your final address.

Arrives at
Plaça Catalunya
Service
24-hour service listed; check disruptions

Standard adult single. Concessions may differ.

Where to board & buy tickets
Where to go
Airport Terminal 1 (A1) or Terminal 2 (A2)
Tickets / payment
Operator online ticket service or physical points of sale
Good to know
A1 serves Terminal 1; A2 serves Terminal 2. Allow 30–35 minutes on the bus, plus waiting and onward travel.
Tickets & fares ↗Open transit route Google Maps · Current transit directions
See the airport and destinationMap

Airport location map. Use the directions links for your actual route.

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport → Plaça Catalunya — Aerobús stop

Approx. straight-line distance: 12.7 km

The dotted line connects the two locations. It is not a road or transit route.

Fares come from the sources shown. Check current departures, fare conditions and your final stop before travelling.

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Questions

Before you leave the airport

A few useful answers about fares, routes and arrivals.

Can I get directions straight to my hotel?

Yes. Choose My hotel / address and enter the name or address. Driving and transit links open Google Maps with that destination. Listed airport fares and times remain a reference to the stated stop or zone, not a hotel quote.

Where do the taxi and public transport prices come from?

We use airport, transport operator and official tariff sources. Each researched option shows its source and review date. Fixed fares, metered estimates and from-prices are labelled separately. Missing or outdated prices are not guessed.

Does the car price include rental and parking?

No. The optional estimator calculates fuel from road distance × consumption ÷ 100 × price per litre, then adds only the tolls you enter. Rental, insurance, parking and other charges are separate.

Which transport option is best?

It depends on your destination, luggage, group and arrival time. The comparison uses verified information and labels only supported advantages. A listed train ride time excludes waiting and travel from the station to your hotel.

Can I use this for a late-night arrival?

Add the time you expect to leave arrivals in the airport's local timezone. We check listed service hours where available. Allow for baggage and passport control, and verify the last departure or holiday timetable with the operator.

How are group fares calculated?

Adult single fares, including shared taxis priced per passenger, are multiplied by the number of adults. For fares priced per vehicle, a group total is calculated only when vehicle capacity is confirmed. Children's fares and unlisted extras are not assumed.

Why does Google Maps show a different transit route?

Google Maps uses your destination and current journey options. It may choose a different connection because of departure time, disruptions or the final address. The researched airport service remains useful background.

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