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Aerobus Tickets: Barcelona Airport to/from Plaça Catalunya

Couple boarding Aerobus in Barcelona city center for airport transfer.
Aerobus at Barcelona city center, offering one-way tickets to/from airport.
Barcelona Aerobus interior with passengers seated and digital screens displaying route information.
People chatting inside Aerobus traveling to Barcelona city center.

Duration

34 min - 38 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers available

4.6/5

(3,791)

Simone Navacchia

Simone

Feb 2026
Verified booking
★★★★★ Excellent service! I used the **Barcelona Aerobus** to travel from the airport to **Plaça Catalunya** and had a really positive experience. The buses are clean, modern, and punctual, with plenty of space for luggage. The connection is direct, fast, and very convenient after a flight. The staff are helpful and tickets are easy to purchase. Great value for money: I definitely recommend it to anyone arriving in Barcelona!
Mayuko Fujiki

Mayuko

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Ir was very confortable ride from Pl. Cat to T1. There were a couple people at the bus stop to ask questions if we needed. Ita one of the things which maybe you are not sure with many aspects but you take one time, you know all and confortable on from the second time. Coming back from T1 to Pl. Cat bus stop was the only thing un known where had to ask a couple, it's behind Taxi station on ground floor.
JANNUCCI EDOARDO

Jannucci

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Efficient and fast service! Upon arrival at the gate, the signage to indicate the direction is not perfect, but with a little intuition, it is possible to reach the stop without taking a wrong turn. Purchasing tickets online is very convenient, and the possibility of storing luggage in special racks is practical. The frequency is optimal.
Jutta Gitschel

Jutta

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Everything worked very well, the QR codes were scanned and there were no problems. We found this more convenient than buying tickets from the machine beforehand. That's certainly not difficult either, but when the bus is already there, you want to get on straight away without having to worry about buying a ticket first.
Stefano Garagiola

Stefano

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Punctual and accurate timetable, friendly and helpful staff available for any information, efficient public transport every 10 minutes, very clean and tidy buses, very clear and detailed bus stops, and if you don't know where to get off, just ask the driver, who is often available to help you.
Shaun Larrington

Shaun

Jan 2026
Verified booking
The service was quick and easy and dropped us right in the centre of Barcelona. Busses came extremely frequently so absolutely no bother in getting one. On the return journey to the airport the pick up point had moved but they had a staff member explaining where to go which I thought was brilliant. Great service !!!
    • Travel between Barcelona Airport Terminals 1 and 2 and Plaça Catalunya in about 35 minutes on a dedicated airport shuttle.

    • Buses run 24/7 with departures every 5 to 20 minutes, so you can match your transfer easily to early departures or late arrivals.

    • Ride in air-conditioned coaches with free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, and generous space for suitcases and cabin bags.

    • Use a single ticket from either airport terminal and benefit from free travel for children under 4, plus easy access for wheelchairs and strollers.

    • Arrive at Plaça Catalunya with intermediate stops at Plaça Espanya, Gran Via–Borrell, and Plaça Universitat, all well connected to metro, bus, and taxi options.

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    • Food and beverages

    • Seat reservation

    • Onboard toilets

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 3,791 reviews

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    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    What our guests say

    Ailsa Norman

    Ailsa

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Frequent service, nice, clean buses and quick trip to/from the airport. Helpful staff at airport to sell you tickets and give information. Ticket machines available at Placa de Catalunya stops (and presumably others). Highly recommend this service.
    Helen Theron

    Helen

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Efficient bus service to and from city to aeroport but no indication where to get it from when leaving the terminal.very confusing for foreign visitors. Comfortable bus and notification in the bus as to where we are in the journey.
    Nicholas Tinsdeall

    Nicholas

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Good service Your staff member at Plaça de Catalunya was very helpful when we inadvertanly left a bag on the bus and ensured that we were able to retrieve the bag when the bus returned on it's next circuit. Excellent servide!
    Simon Tibor

    Simon

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    The administration is easy on the web interface. The service between the hubs is fast. Favorable combination promotions The staff is helpful. The buses are clean. The driving is safe.
    Davide Bergamo

    Davide

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    The service was very good, the shuttles were clean and very frequent. It was easy to purchase tickets online. If I were to return, I would use these buses again.
  • Your experience

  • Your experience

    Board the Aerobus directly outside Terminals 1 or 2 at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport and ride straight toward the city. Services run around the clock, with departures every few minutes, and the journey to Plaça Catalunya usually takes about 35 minutes. Settle into air-conditioned seating, connect to the free Wi-Fi, and charge your devices using the onboard USB points while your luggage rests in dedicated storage areas.

    On the way to or from the airport, the bus stops at key city points such as Plaça Espanya, Gran Via–Borrell, and Plaça Universitat before reaching Plaça Catalunya in the heart of Barcelona. From there, you can continue your journey easily by metro, bus, or taxi to your hotel or neighborhood. The flexible validity of your ticket gives you room to adjust plans without worrying about fixed departure times.

    Schedule

    Barcelona Airport (T1) to Plaça Catalunya

    • Operating hours: 24/7

    • Frequency: Every 5 to 20 minutes

    Plaça Catalunya to Barcelona Airport (T1)

    • Operating hours: 24/7

    • Frequency: Every 5 to 20 minutes

    Barcelona Airport (T2) to Plaça Catalunya

    • Operating hours: 24/7

    • Frequency: Every 10 to 20 minutes

    Plaça Catalunya to Barcelona Airport (T2)

    • Operating hours: 24/7

    • Frequency: Every 10 to 20 minutes

    Please click here for a detailed route map, timetable, and its boarding points.

  • Accessibility

    • Your single ticket will work at both Terminal 1 & 2.

    • All buses are wheelchair-accessible.

    • Aerobus operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

    Additional information

    • Tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.

    • Children under 4 years old travel for free.

    • You will not be permitted to eat during the journey.

    • Small pets are allowed on-board in carriers. Only one animal per ticket is allowed.

    • Guide dogs are welcome on-board.

    • Transporting objects such as bicycles, surfboards, skis, etc. will depend on the space available on the bus.

    • There are no toilets on the bus.

    • Your tickets will be emailed to you instantly.

    • These e-tickets can simply be downloaded on your phone as a PDF.

    • Skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates by scanning your ticket on your phone.

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