Barcelona Airport Shuttle Bus

Shuttles and Buses from and to Barcelona Airport

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) is well connected to the city center and surrounding areas via metropolitan buses, night buses, and the express Aerobus service. These options cover both daytime and nighttime arrivals and departures, allowing passengers to choose between budget-friendly routes and faster shuttle services.

The TMB and Night Buses

During the day, TMB Bus 46 operates between Barcelona Airport and Plaça Espanya in the city center. The bus departs from both terminals and reaches downtown in approximately 30–40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

Bus 46 is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility. However, luggage space is limited, making it less convenient for travelers carrying multiple or large suitcases.

At night, Barcelona Airport is served by the Nitbus lines N17 and N18:

• N18: Aeroport T1–T2 → Plaça Catalunya (serves both terminals)
• N17: Aeroport T1 → Plaça Catalunya (Terminal 1 only)

Metropolitan Buses Timetable from BCN Airport

Bus 46 runs every 15–20 minutes from 05:30 am to 11:50 pm. Travel time is about 30 minutes from T2 and 35 minutes from T1 under normal traffic conditions.

On weekends and public holidays, Bus 46 operates from 05:30 am to 11:05 pm.

Night Bus N18 operates:

• From T1: 00:18 am – 04:33 am
• From T2: 00:25 am – 04:40 am
• Frequency: every 15 minutes

Night Bus N17 runs from 09:55 pm to 04:50 am, also every 15 minutes.

Bus Stops at Barcelona Airport

There are three main bus stops at BCN Airport:

• Terminal 1: Located directly outside the main exit, next to the Aerobus stand. Serves Bus 46, N17, and N18.
• Terminal 2B: Bus stops at both Arrivals and Departures levels.
• Terminal 2C: Bus stop outside the terminal exit.

Passengers arriving at Terminal 2 can use Bus 46 or N18 from the T2B and T2C stops.

Bus Tickets from Barcelona Airport

A single ticket for metropolitan buses costs 2.55€. Tickets can be purchased:

• From airport automatic ticket machines
• Online via official transport apps
• Onboard using contactless payment (bank card or mobile device)

For multiple trips, the T-Casual ticket (10 rides within Zone 1) costs 12.15€. Alternatively, the Hola Barcelona Travel Pass offers unlimited travel for 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours.

Other Bus Lines from and to BCN Airport

Besides Bus 46 and night buses, several regional, intercity, and international bus lines serve Barcelona Airport.

The Fast and Famous Aerobus

Aerobus is the express shuttle service connecting Barcelona Airport directly to the city center. Two lines operate:

• Aerobus A1: Terminal 1
• Aerobus A2: Terminal 2 (T2B and T2C)

Aerobus runs 24/7 with high frequency. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes to Plaça Espanya and 35 minutes to Plaça Catalunya under normal traffic conditions.

Aerobus coaches are fully accessible, offer large luggage storage areas, free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and video monitoring for safety.

Aerobus Stops at BCN Airport

• T1: Outside the terminal at Arrivals level (Level 0)
• T2: Outside T2B and T2C terminal exits

Aerobus Ticket Prices

A one-way Aerobus ticket costs 7.25€, while a round-trip ticket costs 12.50€. Children under 4 years of age travel for free.

Tickets can be purchased online, from automatic vending machines (cash or card), or at the T1 information desk.

Our Tip: If you plan to use Barcelona’s public transport extensively, consider passes that combine Aerobus with metro or bus rides for better value.