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Barcelona International Airport (BCN) to City Center

Complete guide for getting from Barcelona International Airport to Barcelona city center. Find out about taxi fares, distance, duration, and travel tips.

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Taxi from Barcelona International Airport to City Center

Taxis from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to city center use metered fares with zones. Daytime weekdays (8am-8pm) is Tariff 1 at about 27 euros. Night, weekends, and holidays use Tariff 2 at around 33 euros. Minimum fare is 21 euros.

A fixed price of 39 euros applies for some airport trips to center areas like Eixample or Ciutat Vella. Add 4.30 euros airport surcharge. Special nights like New Year's Eve add 3.50 euros more. Travel takes 20-40 minutes based on traffic.

Groups over four pay 4.50 euros extra for larger taxis. Fares cover luggage in fixed rates. Check the meter and receipt at the end.

Official taxis wait at stands outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals. Follow airport signs to the taxi queue. These black and yellow cabs are safe and regulated by AMB authority.

Avoid scams by using only the official rank. Ignore touts offering rides inside or near the terminal. Insist on the meter for metered fares or confirm fixed price upfront.

Pay with cash or card like Visa or Mastercard. Book ahead via official apps for fixed rates. Keep your receipt and note the license plate for safety.

Taxi Tips & Safety

Official taxis wait at stands outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 arrivals. Follow airport signs to the taxi queue. These black and yellow cabs are safe and regulated by AMB authority.

Avoid scams by using only the official rank. Ignore touts offering rides inside or near the terminal. Insist on the meter for metered fares or confirm fixed price upfront.

Pay with cash or card like Visa or Mastercard. Book ahead via official apps for fixed rates. Keep your receipt and note the license plate for safety.

Alternative Transport

Aerobus shuttles run every 5-10 minutes to Plaça Catalunya for 6.75 euros one way. They take 30-40 minutes and run from 5am to 1am. Good for groups with luggage.

Train from airport to city needs a transfer. T2 station to Passeig de Gràcia costs 4.50 euros for the ticket. Total time is 25-30 minutes but involves walking and changing lines.

Public bus 46 from T1 or A1 from T2 goes to city edges for 2.55 euros. Less direct and slower at 40-50 minutes. Metro is cheaper but crowded with transfers.

Tips for Airport Transfers

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