Aerobus Barcelona
Fast, direct and cheap Barcelona Airport transfers to city centre.
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We work, live and breathe in Barcelona and no other city. That's why we offer:
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- Stops Aerobus Barcelona
- Aerobus Barcelona route
- Aerobus Barcelona schedule
- How to take the Aerobus ?
- Where to buy Aerobus Barcelona ticket?
- The Aerobus is a shuttle bus that takes you from El Prat Airport to Barcelona's city centre in 35 minutes.
- One departure every 5 minutes.
- 365 days a year!
- Easy to take both to and from, it is the most commonly used means of transport for travelers arriving by air.
- From the airport terminal T1 or T2, the shuttle takes you to Pl. Espanya / Gran Via Urgell / Pl. Universitat and finally Pl. Catalunya. Four strategic districts of Barcelona will allow you to easily reach your accommodation during your stay in the Catalan capital.
Useful tip
Enjoy the Aerobus transfer as well as visits to the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and one or two days on the hop-on hop-off bus with our best combined ticket of the moment: the Barcelona City Pass.
Aerobus Barcelona Tickets and Pass
Aerobus Barcelona Tickets
Airport to city centre in 35 minutes!
Your transfer to the centre of Barcelona by fast and economical bus. The autobus will drop you off in 4 strategic areas of the city so that you can easily reach your accommodation. Easy to take both ways.
Barcelona Transport Pass
Aerobus + Unlimited public transport + Audioguide
Best combo for all your city trips:
> Aerobus airport shuttle
> Unlimited transport (48 to 120 hours): metro, bus, train, etc.
> 10% discount on other visits
> Barcelona Audioguide
Hola Barcelona Public Transport Card
All public transport in Barcelona
Mobile free. Enjoy unlimited access from 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: Metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tram (TRAM), regional railway (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 trip from the airport to the city center. Only excluding NitBus & Aerobus.
Airport Transfer Girona - Barcelona
Shuttle from Girona to Barcelona centre
One-way or two-way tickets from Girona airport to Barcelona centre (Estació del Nord), up to six times a day in only 75 minutes. Don't waste time at Girona airport with skip the line ticket, you just have to go to your bus. Hassle-free and affordable!
Private Transfers Barcelona Airport
From airport to your hotel or vice versa
A private transfer just for you from Barcelona airport to your hotel in Barcelona and back if you wish. We are waiting for you, so you don't waste time on arrival or departure. Your transportation is safe and secure. Hybrid car as it should be.
Taxi service + Hola Transport Card
Driver waiting for you at arrivals
Private transfer + Unlimited transport:
> Driver picks you up from BCN airport
> Transfert to your location place
> Unlimited transport card for 3 days: metro, bus, train, etc.
Stops Aerobus Barcelona
For the two lines A1 and A2, the stops are not the same on the outward journey (airport to city centre direction) as on the return journey as shown on these maps :
One-way itinerary A1: Airport T1 >Plaça Espanya (metro) > Gran Via - Comte Borrell > Plaça de l'Universitat (Metro) > Plaça Catalunya (terminus -Metro in front of El Corte Inglés).
Itinerary back A1: Plaça Catalunya (Metro in front of El Corte Inglés) > Sepúlveda-Urgell (Metro), Plaça Espanya (Metro) > Airport T1 (terminus).
One-way itinerary A2: Airport T2B >Airport T2C > Plaça Espanya (Metro) > Gran Via - Comte Borrell >Plaça de l'Universitat (Metro) > Plaça Catalunya (Terminus - Metro in front of El Corte Inglés).
Itinerary back A2: Plaça Catalunya (Metro in front of El Corte Inglés) >Sepúlveda-Urgell (Metro) > Plaça Espanya (Metro) > Airport T2B (terminus).
Aerobus Barcelona route
There are two Aerobus routes: line A1 and line A2.
The difference between these two lines is only the arrival terminal at Barcelona airport, the stops in the city being the same on both lines.
- Line A1 leaves and returns to Terminal T1.
- Line A2 leaves and returns to Terminal T2.
Our advice: Remember to look at the number of your Aerobus in the direction of return (centre of Barcelona to the airport) to get to the right terminal.
Aerobus Barcelona schedule and bus frequencies
Aerobus A1 line 24 hours a day, every day of the year, even on public holidays:
From Terminal T1 (Barcelona Airport) to Pl. Catalunya (centre of Barcelona)
- From 5:35 am to 7:15 am a bus every 10 minutes
- From 07:15 am to 10:30 pm a bus every 5 minutes
- From 11:30 pm to 1:05 am a bus every 10 minutes
- From 1:05 am to 5:35 am a bus every 20 minutes
From Pl. Catalunya (Barcelona) to Terminal T1 (Barcelona Airport)
- From 5:00 am to 6:40 am a bus every 10 minutes
- From 6:40 am to 9:55 pm a bus every 5 minutes
- From 9:55 pm to 00:35 am a bus every 10 minutes
- From 00:35 am to 5:00 am a bus every 20 minutes
Aerobus line A2 24 hours a day, every day of the year, even on public holidays:
From Terminal T2 (Barcelona Airport) to Pl. Catalunya (centre of Barcelona)
- From 5:35 am to 11:00 pm a bus every 10 minutes
- From 11:00 pm to 5:35 am a bus every 20 minutes
From Pl. Catalunya (centre of Barcelona) to Terminal T2 (Barcelona Airport)
- From 5:00 am to 10:30 pm a bus every 10 minutes
- From 10:30 pm to 5:00 am a bus every 20 minutes
Video: How to take the Aerobus at terminal T1 of Barcelona El Prat Airport
Video: How to take the Aerobus at terminal T2 of Barcelona El Prat Airport
Where to buy Aerobus Barcelona ticket?
Online the Aerobus ticket is at the same price as on site. We therefore advise you to make your life easier and to buy it with the links seen on this page. However, you have other solutions:
▼ Show more1 - At Barcelona airport:
- You can buy your Aerobus ticket on site at ATMs located in Terminal T1 or Terminal T2, but you may lose time in case of high traffic.
- You can also buy your ticket on board the Aerobus, but only by giving the change. The driver does not give change on a bill over 20€. You risk losing your time and that of other travelers.
2- From Barcelona city centre to El Prat airport:
Same principle as the one-way trip. You will find Aerobus vending machines and will also have the possibility to buy on the bus from the driver but with the same inconveniences and waste of time.
▲ Show lessAerobus Barcelona FAQ
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Does the Aerobus operate at night?
Yes, the Aerobús operates at night. It operates 24 hours a day all year round, even on public holidays, from both the T1 arrival terminal and the T2 terminal to Barcelona and from the center of Barcelona to the airport.
Please note, however, that the frequency of night transfer buses varies slightly depending on the route.
You will find more details a little further up on this page in the section > Aerobus timetable.
There are other means of transportation at night such as the night bus lines N16 (A2) and N17 (A1) that connect Ronda Universitat- Pl. Catalunya with the airport. More information on our Barcelona Airport pages.
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Do I have to print my ticket to take the Aerobus?
You do not have to print your ticket to take the Aerobus. If you have a smartphone or tablet, simply show the bus driver the PDF of your ticket - PDF sent by email just after your purchase - so that it can be scanned both ways.
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Why do I have to indicate a date when I purchase my Aerobus ticket if it is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase?
The date you give when you purchase your Aerobus ticket is not correlated to your trip since your Aerobus ticket is open. This is only an additional indication to make the bus service more fluid.
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What is the difference between the Aerobus A1 and A2 lines?
- Line A1 leaves and returns to terminal T1
- Line A2 leaves and returns to terminal T2.
Be careful especially when returning to the airport so as to arrive at the terminal that corresponds well to that of your airline. In the direction Airport to the city centre the route and stops are the same for both lines
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What are the stops of the Aerobus?
The stops of the Aerobus in the direction : Barcelona Centre to Airport are:
- Pl. Catalunya, Sepúlveda-Urgell and Pl. Espanya.
The stops of the Aerobus in the direction: Airport to centre of Barcelona are:
- Pl. Espanya, Gran Via-Urgell, Pl. Universitat, Pl. Catalunya
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Does the Aerobus operate on public holidays?
The Aerobus operates every day of the year without exception. The timetables and frequency of travel are also the same all year round.
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What is the validity of the Aerobus one-way or round-trip ticket?
For a one-way Aerobus ticket:
- Purchased on the internet, the ticket is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
- Purchased on the spot (on board the bus/ at stops/at vending machines) the ticket is valid for 1 hour from the date of purchase.
For an Aerobus Ticket round trip:
- Purchased on the Internet, the one-way ticket is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. The return is valid for 15 days from the validation of the outward journey.
- Purchased on site (on board the bus/ at stops/at vending machines) the one-way ticket is valid for 1 hour from the date of purchase. The return is valid for 15 days from the validation of the outward journey.
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Are the Hola BCN! card or T10 tickets valid for taking the Aerobus?
No, only Aerobus tickets are valid for travelling with the Aerobus. No other tickets sold in Barcelona are valid for this shuttle.
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Is my Aerobus ticket valid for taking the metro?
No, the Aerobus ticket does not allow you to take another means of transport once you arrive in town. We advise you to buy a Hola BCN travel card for your subsequent trips to Barcelona, which is also very economical.
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Do children have to buy an Aerobus ticket?
Children under 4 years of age travel free of charge on board the Aerobus provided they are accompanied by an adult. Beyond 4 years, all passengers pay the same price per trip. There are no discounts for this shuttle.
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I arrive at terminal T1 but leave via Terminal T2. Does my Aerobus ticket allow me to make this change?
Yes, you can arrive at terminal T1 and leave via terminal T2, your Aerobus ticket does not take these changes into account. Just make sure you take the right bus, in this case the A2 bus from Catalonia Square.
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Can I take the Aerobus with bulky luggage such as a stroller or a bicycle?
Yes, you can take the Aerobus with bulky luggage such as a stroller or a bicycle. Aerobus indicates that anything that can be transported by air can be transported on the bus where space for large objects is provided.
However, the regulations stipulate that if the bus is full, you will have to wait until the next one to transport your oversized items.
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Is Aerobus suitable for wheelchairs?
Yes, Aerobus is wheelchair accessible. They have a low floor and an access ramp for people with reduced mobility (PRM).
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Can pets be transported in the Aerobus?
It is possible to travel in the Aerobús with pets as long as they are carried in boxes or cages so as not to disturb other passengers on the bus.
Only guide dogs for the blind are allowed if they are kept on a leash.
Tickets FAQ - All about your tickets to visit Barcelona
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What does a 100% mobile ticket mean?
A 100% mobile ticket simply means that your ticket - which you will receive by email just after your purchase - will be - in its electronic form (PDF) - sufficient to enable you to make your visit with your smartphone or tablet. All you have to do is present it at the checkpoint. A simple scan will allow you to make your visit.
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Can I print my ticket?
You can of course print your ticket if you don't have a smartphone, a tablet or if you simply prefer this option. Upon receipt of the confirmation email, simply print the PDF of the ticket. Then just present your printed ticket at the checkpoint.
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What does a 100% skip the line ticket mean?
A 100% skip the line ticket means that the ticket in question allows you to enter the place you want to visit in Barcelona without queuing, for example at the ticket office. All you have to do is present your ticket directly at the entrance. This way, you won't lose any time on your day of discovery.
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What's included with this ticket?
On this same page or on the ticket reservation page - the services included with the purchase of your ticket are systematically indicated. See the "Included" or “Inclusions” section for details.
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Why do I have to specify a date when buying a ticket?
When you are asked to specify the date of your visit, it is because the monument or service you have chosen to visit also requests it. Most of the time, this date allows tourist sites to limit the number of visitors and therefore to make the visits more fluid. Please note that if you are not asked to specify the time of your visit, this means that you can arrive at any time to visit the site - while respecting the visiting hours of the site in question.
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Why do I have to specify a date and time when purchasing a ticket?
Same as before, but here in addition to the date - the monument or service you have chosen to visit - also asks you to specify the time you wish to visit. Once again it is a matter of limiting the number of visitors so that your visit is as pleasant as possible.
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With a ticket - date and time requested - do I have to arrive at the exact time or can I be a little late for my visit?
On the ticket that you will receive by email after your purchase, it is normally specified how much time - in addition to the scheduled time - you are granted in order not to lose your visit. Please note, for example, that a visit to Park Güell entitles you to entry 30 minutes after the stated time. The Sagrada Familia ticket indicates a time slot of 15 minutes. It is therefore important to respect this time slot. If the ticket does not specify a time slot, then the timetable must be respected.
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Why are we talking about combined tickets?
We talk about combined tickets in some of our offers when they offer, for example, two places to visit in Barcelona. The ticket itself is not combined. It is two separate tickets that we combine to make a more economical and attractive offer. You will receive these two tickets by email. As they are separate you can use them according to your preference when the tickets are open or according to the dates and times you choose.
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How to benefit from a discount for example according to age or for students?
When purchasing your ticket, discounts are always indicated when available. For example, there are regular discounts for children in different age groups, ranging from free for very young children to discounts for seniors over 65 years of age. Discounted tickets for students are indicated in the same way.
Don't forget your proof of discounts - identity card, student card... - to be shown during your visit to Barcelona.
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What are the means of payment for the tickets?
To pay online your tickets to visit Barcelona, are accepted the classic means of payment used worldwide such as: Visa, Mastercard, Alipay, iDeal, GiroPay or Paypal.
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What is the difference between tours and tickets?
The difference between tours and tickets is that both types of tickets allow you to visit the main monuments of the city with a guide who speaks your language for the tours (or guided tours) or by yourself with the tickets. You can find the guided tours and tickets in our section: Barcelona Tours
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30 comments
Is terminal 2 back on? - Wyman (18 Jan 2023 - 15:07)
Hi, just wondering is Barcelona terminal 2 back on yet? Because my flight will touch down to terminal 2. I am thinking to buy the Aerobus ticket . Thank you .
@Nigel - Barcelona.com (21 Sep 2022 - 08:32)
Hello Nigel,
We have just completed the entire process of purchasing a one-way ticket from the airport to Barcelona city centre (valid in both directions). The process works very well.
I invite you to try again.
Have a nice trip!
One way ticket to airport - Nigel (20 Sep 2022 - 08:56)
I want to buy one way tickets from the centre to the airport but it doesn't seem to be possible to book them in advance online. So do I buy them on the bus?
@Lina - Barcelona.com (4 Jun 2022 - 10:06)
Hello Lina,
The Aerobus ticket allows you to reach a few stops in the city and the city centre but not to use the metro afterward.
>> We offer a very economical combined ticket that includes an Aerobus ticket + an unlimited pass for 48 to 120 hours to Barcelona's public transport: metro, bus (TMB), urban trains (FGC, Zone 1)...
>> You can find this "Hola card + Aerobus" pass on this same page.
Enjoy your stay in Barcelona!
Airport transfer - Lina (3 Jun 2022 - 12:24)
Hello,
is the Aerobus ticket also valid to complete my metro journey or do I have to buy a separate metro ticket to reach my hotel?
Thank you for your help!
@Jeannette - Barcelona.com (17 Mar 2022 - 09:02)
Hello Jeannette,
You can contact us at ticketing@barcelona.com
Have you checked your spam box?
Thank you for your patience,
Didn’t receive email with Barcelona return tickets - Jeannette (17 Mar 2022 - 08:58)
Hello,
We bought return tickets, BCN to town via online. But we didn’t receive the email with the tickets yet. Who should we contact? Thank you.
@Helen - Barcelona.com (13 Jan 2022 - 12:32)
hello Helen,
Unfortunately not, tickets are not refundable in your case.
regards,
Return - Helen (13 Jan 2022 - 12:02)
Can I return a ticket purchased online if my trip does not consist of changes in the rules of entry into Spain?
@JoeW - Barcelona.com (26 Nov 2021 - 18:52)
Hello JoeW,
The Aerobus round trip ticket for transfer from the airport to downtown Barcelona and back is 13,20€.
Best,
round trip - JoeW (25 Nov 2021 - 09:44)
hello,
What is the price for the round trip transfer from the airport to downtown Barcelona?
bye,
@JP - Barcelona.com (18 Nov 2021 - 10:04)
Hello JP,
On weekdays during regular morning hours, it takes 35 minutes from the city center to Barcelone's airport by transfer bus (Aerobus).
Best,
Commute time? - JP (18 Nov 2021 - 09:38)
On weekdays during regular morning hours, how long does it take from city center to the airport?
@AI - Barcelona.com (3 Nov 2021 - 08:44)
Hello Al,
We did not find any information on a possible lost and found service for the aerobus. However, here is a phone number that is given as a contact: +34 900 92 96 92
Hope this will help you,
Lost Property - Al (3 Nov 2021 - 08:26)
Firstly, does Aerobus have a lost and found department. Secondly, if they do, how do I contact them?
Thanks.
@Nick_Z - Barcelona.com (4 Oct 2021 - 17:36)
Hello Nick_Z,
You can choose to buy online a one-way Aerobus ticket or a round-trip ticket.
best,
Aerobus - Nick_Z (4 Oct 2021 - 17:34)
I do not need a roundtrip fare since I am leaving Barcelona on a cruise ship. May I purchase a roundtrip fare and use it for two single fares from BCN to Plaça Catalunya?
@J D - Barcelona.com (13 Aug 2021 - 09:00)
Hello J D,
There are ticket machines at Plaça de Catalunya and the staff who can help.
You can indeed get a single ticket.
Best,
Ticket purshase - J D (13 Aug 2021 - 08:44)
Hello. Are there ticket machines at Plaça de Catalunya? I need to purchase a 1 way ticket but am unable to do this online.
@Larisa - Barcelona.com (6 Aug 2021 - 08:20)
Hello Larisa,
There is no solution to buy aerobus tickets online at the moment.
You can buy the tickets when you arrive at Barcelona's airport at the ticket machines near the departure points.
Best,
Aerobus tickets - Larisa (5 Aug 2021 - 07:28)
Could you please, let me know where I can but the Aerobus tickets online for an upcoming trip to Barcelona, in the month of August?
@Flo - Barcelona.com (17 Jul 2021 - 10:48)
Hello Flo,
You are right, Aerobus tickets are not available at the moment.
You can buy the same tickets when you arrive at Barcelona's airport at the ticket machines near the departure points (with a possible waiting line but it's the best solution at the time).
We hope to reopen this service very soon.
Have a good trip!
no aerobus ticket - Flo (17 Jul 2021 - 10:30)
Hello,
Impossible to buy aerobus tickets, could you help us?
Flo,
@sam - Barcelona.com (17 May 2021 - 07:52)
Hello sam,
Yes, terminal 2 is always closed, all flights arrive and depart from terminal 1 of Barcelona airport. The Aerobus only stops at terminal 1,
Regards,
terminal 2 - sam (16 May 2021 - 16:46)
Hola,
is terminal 2 still closed, any stop there?
best,
@Samuel - Barcelona.com (16 Feb 2021 - 09:22)
Hello Samuel,
Yes, the Barcelona aerobus operates from 5 am to 10.30 pm every day despite the pandemic.
Only one important change: Terminal 2 of Barcelona Airport has been closed since 1 December 2020 and there are no more stops at this terminal until further notice.
No worries, all flights are now arriving and departing from Terminal 1.
Have a good trip,
In service at the moment? - Samuel (15 Feb 2021 - 10:24)
Hello,
Just to find out if the bus transfer service from the airport to the city centre of Barcelona is operating normally in this time of pandemic?
thank you
@Bennie - Barcelona.com (4 Feb 2020 - 12:10)
Hello Bennie,
The date you give when you purchase your Aerobus ticket is not correlated to your trip since your Aerobus ticket is open. This is only an additional indication to make the bus service more fluid. In fact you can use your aerobus ticket whenever you want during your stay.
Regards,
date and use airport transfer - Bennie (4 Feb 2020 - 10:22)
Hello,
Is the date indicated during the purchase process should be the same as my arrival and use of the airport transfer?
Best,
aerobus is just perfect - traveler (23 Nov 2019 - 11:34)
Best way to reach city center, the bus is convenient and fast. Hard to find cheaper.