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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport Public Transport Guide
Getting to and from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — four 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.
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.
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.
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.
Aerobús Barcelona
Aerobús Barcelona operates two express bus lines connecting Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport terminals to the city centre under a public service concession from the Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB), operated by Monbus. Line A1 serves Terminal 1 and Line A2 serves Terminal 2, both running 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with free Wi-Fi and USB charging on board.
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A1 – Aeroport T1 ↔ Barcelona
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Line A1 connects Airport Terminal 1 with Barcelona city centre, stopping at Plaça Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya. Runs 24 hours, every day of the year.
A2 – Aeroport T2 ↔ Barcelona
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Line A2 connects Airport Terminal 2 (T2B and T2C) with Barcelona city centre, stopping at Plaça Espanya and Plaça de Catalunya. Runs 24 hours, every day of the year.
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.
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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