Aerobús Barcelona: price, stops and night timetable
After landing, you want one thing: to get to your hotel as quickly as possible. The Aerobús does that job better than most. It runs from Barcelona airport to the city centre around the clock, a ticket costs €7.75, and the bus reaches Plaça Catalunya in 30-35 minutes. Line A1 leaves from Terminal T1, line A2 from T2.
Lines, terminals and stops
At Barcelona airport you can't get it wrong. A1 runs only to T1, A2 only to T2 and its sections T2B and T2C, and in the city both lines use the same stops. Just get on the bus waiting at your terminal.
On the way to the airport it's a different story: you pick the line, and you pick it by your departure terminal. The terminal depends on the airline, not on where you're flying, so check your boarding pass while you're still at the hotel. We explain which airlines use which terminal in our article on terminals T1 and T2. If you do end up at the wrong one, don't waste time hunting for a taxi: a free bus runs between the terminals around the clock, and T1 to T2 takes about 10 minutes.
From the airport, the bus stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via - Borrell and Plaça Universitat, and terminates at Plaça Catalunya. Towards the airport it runs from Plaça Catalunya via Carrer Sepúlveda and Plaça Espanya.
One detail is easy to miss. The airport-bound stop at Plaça Espanya has moved 100 metres, to Gran Via 353, and it's staying there for now. A hundred metres seems like nothing right up until there's an hour to your flight and you're waiting for the bus in the old spot. Save the new address in your maps app before you set off.
At the airport the bus stops twice at T1: on level 3 for departures and on level 0 for arrivals.
Tickets: price and where to buy
A single costs €7.75 and a return €13.30. If you're flying home from Barcelona as well, buy the return straight away: you'll save €2.20, just enough for a coffee at the airport. Children under 4 travel free.
The return isn't tied to a line. Landed at T1 but flying out of T2? Take the A2, your ticket is valid. It's good for a full 90 days from purchase, and after the first trip you get another 90 days to use the remaining journey.
You can buy a ticket on the Aerobús website and app, from the machines at Plaça Catalunya and at the airport, from staff at the stops and from the driver. We'd suggest buying it in the app before you fly. Aerobús asks for the same, and it's easy to see why: after a flight, few people fancy queuing for the driver while a crowd with suitcases sighs behind them.
If you're carrying on from Plaça Catalunya by metro or city bus, get the combined ticket: the Aerobús plus one metro or bus journey costs €10.15 together. That saves you a second queue at the machine.
If you land at night
Landing after midnight? The Aerobús runs then too, just less often. During the day the A1 leaves the airport every 5 minutes, from 22:30 every 10 minutes, and from 01:05 to 05:35 every 20. After 23:00 the A2 also runs every 20 minutes.
After a late flight, though, don't count on the metro or the train. The metro to the airport runs from 05:00 until midnight, the last R2 Nord train leaves the airport at 23:38, and after midnight all that's left of public transport into the centre is the Aerobús and the night buses. If your flight is delayed and your hotel is a long way from Plaça Catalunya, consider a car: the driver tracks the flight number and will meet you even at three in the morning. What else runs after a late arrival is covered in our article on landing in Barcelona after 23:00.
Suitcases, pushchairs and skis
There's no charge for suitcases, and the Aerobús website sets no limit on how many you bring. There's room on board for a pushchair, a wheelchair or a large suitcase too, and every bus has a ramp.
Sports equipment is a different matter. Skis, bikes and snowboards are limited to three per bus and one item per passenger. If there are five of you and everyone has skis, decide in advance who takes the next bus, or book a car: we carry skis in the Van and Bus classes. A dog or cat up to 10 kg can travel with you in a carrier.
When the Aerobús is inconvenient
The Aerobús works best if you're travelling alone or as a couple and staying near Plaça Catalunya or Plaça Espanya. In other cases it's only fair to work out first what the saving will cost you.
| situation | what happens with the Aerobús |
|---|---|
| your hotel is far from its stops | onwards from Plaça Catalunya by metro or taxi, with your suitcases |
| there are four of you | four tickets at €7.75, so €31 one way |
| you land at 2 am | a bus every 20 minutes, then getting from the stop to the hotel |
| you fly from T2 but got on the A1 | a change onto the inter-terminal bus |
Taxis from the airport run on the meter. The flag fall is €2.80, each kilometre costs €1.35 on weekdays during the day, an airport supplement of €4.60 goes on top, and the minimum fare from the airport is €21.
A transfer from Barcelona airport to the city centre costs from €32 for the whole car, not per passenger, and you see the price before you book. If there are three or four of you, compare it with tickets for everyone while you're still at home and have time to think. All five ways to get to the centre, with prices, are in our article on getting from the airport to the city.
Frequently asked questions
Which Aerobús goes to Terminal T2 at Barcelona airport?
Line A2 goes to T2. Line A1 only goes to T1. Both lines have the same stops in the city.
Can I buy an Aerobús ticket from the driver?
Yes, you can buy one from the driver and from staff at the stops, including by card.
Does the Aerobús run to Barcelona airport at night?
Yes, the Aerobús runs around the clock. At night the buses come less often, roughly every 20 minutes.
Which is better value for four people from Barcelona airport to the centre: Aerobús or a car?
On the Aerobús, four single tickets cost €31, and you still have to get from the stop to the hotel. A car has one price for everyone and takes you to the door, so a group should compare both totals.
You can book in the Let's GO app or on the website: enter your pick-up address and destination and the price appears straight away, before you confirm.