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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport public transport guide

Barcelona5 routesUpdated 2026-08-28

Getting to and from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport gives you a small but useful choice of public transport options, three in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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RENFE

RENFE operates Spain's national and regional rail services, including the Rodalies commuter network in Catalonia. At Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), RENFE provides a direct R2 Nord suburban train connection from Terminal 2 to Barcelona city and onward to regional destinations. The service is integrated with the local public transport network and accommodates both daily commuters and travelers.

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R2 Nord (R2N) Rodalies de Catalunya

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The R2 Nord (R2N) suburban train line connects Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Terminal 2) directly with central Barcelona stations including El Prat de Llobregat, Sants, Passeig de Gràcia, and Clot-Aragó, then continues north through Granollers Centre to Maçanet-Massanes. Only Terminal 2 is served at the airport; free shuttle buses connect Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 for train access.

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AeroportEl Prat de LlobregatBellvitge | GornalBarcelona-SantsBarcelona-Passeig de GràciaBarcelona-El ClotBarcelona-Sant AndreuMontcada i ReixacLa LlagostaMollet-Sant FostMontmelóGranollers CentreLes Franqueses-Granollers NordCardedeuLlinars del VallèsPalautorderaSant CeloniGualbaRiells i Viabrea-BredaHostalricMaçanet-Massanes
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TMB

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) operates metro and urban bus services throughout the Barcelona metropolitan area, including direct connections to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport via metro (L9 Sud) and bus (46). TMB's network provides access to major transport hubs and city districts. Dedicated airport tickets and travel cards enable seamless journeys between the airport and the city.

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Metro L9 Sud

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Metro L9 Sud (Orange Line South) provides a direct connection from both airport terminals (Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2) to the city, passing through El Prat de Llobregat, L'Hospitalet, and key business and university areas including Fira, Europa | Fira, and Zona Universitària. The line offers transfers to L1, L3, L5, and L10 at major interchanges.

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Aeroport T1Aeroport T2Mas BlauParc NouCèntricEl Prat EstacióLes MoreresMercabarnaParc LogísticFiraEuropa | FiraCan Tries | GornalTorrassaCollblancZona Universitària
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Bus 46

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Bus line 46 provides direct urban bus service between both airport terminals (T1 and T2) and Plaça Espanya in Barcelona, serving stops in El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat along the route.

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Aeroport T1Felip Díaz SandinoFelipe Díaz Sandino-CLASAAeroport-MercaderiesAeroport T2 ABAeroport T2 BAeroport T2 CAv Granvia-Cotxeres TBAv Granvia-Hospital OncològicAv Granvia-Ctra Antiga del PratAv Granvia-Miguel HernándezAmadeu TornerPl EuropaAv Granvia-FísicaAv Granvia-Bloc Ildefons CerdàGran Via-RadiGran Via-QuímicaLa CampanaGran Via-MandoniGran Via-Santa DoroteaPl Espanya-FGCAv Paral·lel-LlançàPlaça Espanya
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AMB Mobilitat

AMB Mobilitat (Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona) operates the NitBus metropolitan night bus network serving Barcelona and surrounding municipalities. Lines N17 and N18 provide overnight bus connections between Barcelona city centre and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, covering Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, running nightly through the early morning hours.

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N17 – Aeroport T1 ↔ Plaça Catalunya

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Night bus N17 runs between Aeroport T1 and Plaça Catalunya, passing through El Prat de Llobregat, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, and central Barcelona via Gran Via. Operates nightly with 20-minute frequency.

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Aeroport T1Mas BlauAv De L'Onze De Setembre / RoureCentre Cívic Sant Jordi / Ribera BaixaAv. Remolar / Av. Onze De SetembreLleida / Av. RemolarCèntricEscola Bernat MetgePlaça Pau CasalsAv. Verge De Montserrat / Ctra. MarinaPlaça Roigé I BadiaInstitut Illa Dels BanyolsLes Moreres / Ignasi IglésiasAv. Anselm Clavé / Ronda LlevantHospital De BellvitgeHospital OncològicParc De BellvitgeAv Granvia / Can TriesAmadeu TornerPl EuropaAv. Granvia / Centre ComercialAv Granvia / AlhambraIldefons Cerdà / Ciutat De La JustíciaGran via / Ildefons CerdàLa CampanaGran via / MoianèsGran via / FarellPl Espanya / FgcGran via / Pl EspanyaGran via / VilamaríGran via / CalàbriaGran via / VillarroelGran via / CasanovaPl UniversitatRonda Universitat / Pl UniversitatPl Catalunya / Bergara
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N18 – Aeroport T1·T2 ↔ Plaça Catalunya

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Night bus N18 runs between Aeroport T2 (T2c, T2b), Aeroport T1, and Plaça Catalunya, passing through L'Hospitalet de Llobregat and central Barcelona via Gran Via. Operates nightly with 20-minute frequency.

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Aeroport T2cAeroport T2b / ArribadesAeroport T2b / SortidesZona CàrregaEdifici CargoparcFelip Díaz Sandino / Via LàctiaAeroport T1Hospital De BellvitgeHospital OncològicParc De BellvitgeAv Granvia / Can TriesAmadeu TornerPl EuropaAv. Granvia / Centre ComercialAv Granvia / AlhambraIldefons Cerdà / Ciutat De La JustíciaGran via / Ildefons CerdàLa CampanaGran via / MoianèsGran via / FarellPl Espanya / FgcGran via / Pl EspanyaGran via / VilamaríGran via / CalàbriaGran via / VillarroelGran via / CasanovaPl UniversitatRonda Universitat / Pl UniversitatPl Catalunya / Pelai
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