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👀👀👀 UP TO DATE PRICES [2024]:
- single ticket (local bus): 2.55€
- T-casual card (valid for ten trips): 12.15€
- Airport ticket (underground): 5.50€
- Aerobús (shuttle bus): 6.75€ one way, 11.65€ return.
- airport train: 4.60€ (single ticket) or 1.21€ (paying with a T-casual card)
- taxi surcharges: airport departure (4.50€), vehicle with more than 4 passengers (4.50€).
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👀👀👀 UP TO DATE PRICES [2024]:
- single ticket (local bus): 2.55€
- T-casual card (valid for ten trips): 12.15€
- Airport ticket (underground): 5.50€
- Aerobús (shuttle bus): 7.25€ one way, 12.50€ return.
- airport train: 4.60€ (single ticket) or 1.21€ (paying with a T-casual card)
- taxi surcharges: airport departure (4.50€), vehicle with more than 4 passengers (4.50€).
- purchase transport pass Hola BCN! with a discount here: bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/es/product/947/tarjetas-de-transporte.html?o=h&w=3837-1444
Thank you so much for taking time to answer and for all the informations.
HI! Very useful video. Thank you!
However, I would like some advice on what is the best way to reach accommodation from the airport in my case.
The flight is expected to land at the T2C terminal. My wife and I will have to reach Gracia, the accommodation is the Residencia Erasmus Gracia.
How should we do it? Since we will be in Barcelona for 5 days (3 full days + 2 travel days), which T-mobilitat card should we get?
Thank you!
@@abarththebest3205 hi, if you are traveling light, you could take the airport metro to the final stop and then change to the green line. Travel to Lesseps and walk to your accommodation. Right now, T-usual provides an unbeatable deal.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you! I really appreciate the advice. As luggage we have 2 backpacks and a medium trolley. Since we land around 6 pm we are undecided whether to take public transport or a taxi to save time and have a few more hours to start visiting the city in the evening
@@abarththebest3205 see this video on the topic czcams.com/video/c6TD5KOjKQg/video.html
What a perfect video, thanks for all the information. I spent 5 days with my family and we bought T Mobilitat Usual with thanks to you and enjoyed the most of Barcelona with help of this affordable card.
Delighted to hear that!
I am amazed at how eloquent you are. You say the right words, relevant content and with great supporting material. What a pleasure to have found this channel.
Many thanks for your kind words, Sonia, and be very welcome to the channel.
Gracias a usted por hacer videos de calidad. Sus videos se destacan.
Fantastic video. Great detail, easy to follow and value laden. thanks. Ray
Our pleasure, Ray!
thank you so very much! Very helpful with great details!
Glad to hear that!
Very informative. Thanks
Great to hear that!
As a very frequent traveler to Madrid, I have never experienced a more comprehensive and straight forward video on the how to get to the center of Madrid. Very well done TG
Thank you Tippy, I gather you refer to our Madrid airport guide rather than to this video on Barcelona. Thanks in either case!
Thanks. Can we use t-usual card for train?
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal oh no I ended up in the center of Madrid!
@@jelenatanaskovic6497 you can!
Great informative and well illustrated. Thank you
Great to hear that, thanks a lot.
Bardzo dobrze opisany transport z lotniska do centrum Barcelony ! Dziękuję !!!
Incredibly informative. Love the content, thank you so much for making an amazing video !
Delighted to hear that.
Have been enjoying your videos prepping for our family trip this year. Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Thank you for this valuable information Tony. All your videos are useful and very helpful. This gives me so much confidence navigating the airport.
Delighted to hear that, Vicent!
Great video Tony, I'm planning my first trip to Barcelona next month and your videos are always the most informative, detailed and easy to understand 😀
Glad to hear that, hope you'll have a great trip!
Thank you so much for all your videos. They are all so helpful for travelers like us. More power to you! 🎉
Glad to hear that!
Tony thank you so much for all the necessary information in one easy to understand video.This is a fantastic, just like all your others. We really appreciate your attention to details. This will be very valuable for our trip planning.
Great to hear that, Barry, always a pleasure to help.
This is such an amazingly detailed, clear and useful video. Everything was explained step by step, with helpful visuals and tips. Thank you so very much! I hope you continue to make such high-quality and informative videos!
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Nadia.
I love your videos. Very informative and enjoyable. Gracias
¡De nada!
Living in BCN, I must confess that this is a great and well-explained content! Thanks!
Glad to hear that, Wilson!
So helpful, thank you!
Our pleasure!
This spring, I will be landing in Barcelona and then travelling to Zaragoza. Thank you for the wanderful guide!
Our pleasure. Do not miss our Zaragoza guide either czcams.com/video/Bcl3fOrQXpI/video.html
We would like to Thank you for your superb video on how to get to Barcelona from the airport. We found it extremely helpful. Thank you again 😊
Delighted to hear that!
Tony, thank you so much for your tips. Your videos helped me when I went to Madrid a few months ago, and now, in a few days, I'm headed to Barcelona. Thank you again.
Hope you'll have a great time!
Spectacular video! Everything important without being boring. Excellent images, maps and animations. And what can we say about the precious tool that precisely illustrates the step-by-step instructions to be followed in different demands?! Spain Total is, unquestionably, the best information channel about Tourism in Spain. LOVED IT ❤
Thank you so much Yara, delighted to hear you liked what we did here. All the best to you!
Hey Tony and Ceci, I’m on my 2nd trip on which I leverage your videos and tips. Per your recommendation I purchased high speed tickets in advance and then navigated like a pro the trip from MAD to Atocha. Thank you from Cadiz 🙏
Excellent to hear that, have a wonderful time in beloved Cádiz.
Great updated video Tony. Used the 46 many times over the years when staying that side of the city as much cheaper and usually less crowded than aerobus with not a massive amount of extra time .
Thanks Jonathan, for anyone staying along the 46 line, and depending on the time of the day, it can be a great choice.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal yes if staying Placa Espanya or Santa Antonio/Poble Sec it is ideal for minimal loss of time
@@jonchall71 depending on the exact location within Sant Antoni or Poble Sec, there might be better alternatives. Line 46 is good for those who arrive to Barcelona with a T-mobilitat card in hands.
gracias!
¡A ti!
Thank you so much for this practical video, once arrived at the airport I had the impression that I already knew the area 😅
One thing IMPORTANT to mention. I've been annoyed while trying to buy my 6 zones T-usual (~61€). Regarding the credit cards, the automate does only accept contactless payments! So if your country has a security which limits payments (e.g 50 €) or if this feature isn't activated on your credit card you're in trouble 😢
Furthermore it doesn't allow to use more than 1 bill of 50€ for payments (I had 2 bills of 50€) so be aware of this to avoid being stressed when making your ticket purchase..
Thank you for sharing your experience and useful warnings!
Yes, as a Barcelona resident it is definitely a pain not to be able to use 50€ bills for most tickets. In the past they had T-10 cards for about 10 euros (similar to T-casual), so I would buy 3-4 of them at a time, or look for a café willing to change my money, and end up buying a coffee when they refuse (and the dirty looks I would get 😂). Although, where did you try to get the ticket? Most of the older/bulkier ticket machines only accept credit cards with PIN payments, not contactless and most stations still has one of those.
Yes, my experience was at the airport train station..
It would be good to see Barcelona guides warning travellers regarding this..
My 2 cents after getting back - As you advised - we all got the T-Usual (on our mobile):
Hola Barcelona Card: Use the Aerobus
T-Usual/Terminal 1: Use line 46 (No transfer needed to T2 and for first time visitors some sightseeing - transfer to the subway once in Barcelona)
Other tickets/Terminal 2: Use train or line 46
Those getting the Train at T2 an need to pick up the Hola Barcelona card - First go down to the Subway - Get to the GREEN ticket machines to pickup your Hola Barcelona Card. After that go up to catch your train!
As explained in the video, public transport tickets, included Hola Barcelona, are *not* valid to travel on the Aerobús.
Hi Tony. Great description of various options available to travel from the airport to the city! Wanted to clarify - is the T-casual card available at the airport train station, but not at the metro station?
Thanks Subhomoy. You can get the T-casual at the train station and at the "estanco", as shown on the video. Not at the metro station. All the best.
Excellent video very thorough I'm glad I found your channel and will watch your other videos soon. What is the best mode of transportation to get to Europa/Fira area. and what are your thoughts on the Barcelona card.
Hi Tony, if you are traveling very light, you can take the local bus. Otherwise, take the metro. We don't recommend the Barcelona Card, the savings are not great. The modernista card is much better czcams.com/video/DdI8q2ExeHo/video.html But be aware that in 2024 it no longer includes a transport pass.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for the information we will be going to Barcelona for the first time in 2 weeks and your insight and videos have helped us a great deal!
Hello Tony, thank you for your very informative and helpful guides!
I am planning my Erasmus studies for 3 months this year and I still don't know what ticket would be the best for me (I am under 30 years). I have heard of some taking the T-joven ticket (I think it needs T-mobilitat) which is valid for 90 days and offers unlimited trips with all means of transportation through Barcelona.
What would you recommend as a ticket for students like me that plan on spending more time in Barcelona?
Thank you Lennart, we are specialists in tourism travel to Spain, but are not so up do date on other topics, so we don't want to recommend you a ticket when you might have access to other which is more advantageous to you. I'm sure your university will be able to provide you with the best up-to-date information on student passes.
You always provide such great detailed information and have used your information at other times. Now I need to get from the train station Barcelona-Sants TO the Barcelona airport - I did a search and can't find that information on your videos - do you have that information as need to do this transfer as quick as possible tomorrow afternoon. I think I have seen we need to look for R2Nord, but not sure about anything else -do we need to go to a ticket machine to buy this ticket at Barcelona-Sants? We will be arriving there on Iryo from Cordoba so not sure where to go for the train to T2 at the airport - thank you as always for such great information
Hi Janice, there is a section of the video dedicated to the airport train. It goes to Sants station. You catch it in Sants to go to the airport. Make sure you leave at least three hours (depending on where you fly to, four hours) between the estimated arrival time of your train and the departure of your flight.
Great video! Coming to Barcelona for a cruise then staying for a day once it returns in November this year. How would you recommend I go about traveling to the cruise port from the airport? I cant wait to see the city!
Thanks Rachel, you will find the answer to your question on this video czcams.com/video/eRbNEb4xpg0/video.html
Hi Tony, thank you for your video very helpful. We have our trip to Barcelona next month, we come at 7:00 am, should we take Aerobus then take taxi at Pl. d'Espanya to the hotel, since with the luggage we're afraid not convenience to take Metro or bus (3 stops at Parallel st)
Hi, you could do that or take a taxi direct to your hotel, it will be just slightly more expensive that the Aerobus+taxi combination.
Thank you for a very informative video. I found this to be very helpful. We are planned to arrive in Barcelona in late March and are staying close to Cathedral de Barcelona. What transportation would you recommend to take from BCN to Cathedral de Barcelona? thank you.
Hello, if you are traveling light, take our advice to reach Plaza de Catalunya and walk to your hotel.
Hi Tony, great content and already learned some precious tips. I have a quick question, staying near at sagrada familia should I take the passeig de gràcia train "best route"? And as far as doing the opposite, having a 6:50am flight departure (t1), should I book an uber or public transport is reliable? Travelling in 2 ppl lightweight, no heavy luggages.
Thanks and best!
Hi Gabriel. The train will leave you too far from Sagrada Familia. Take the train and, at Sants Station, change to metro line blue and travel to SAGRADA FAMILIA station. In the video we talk about the Uber situation in Barcelona. Early in the morning, you could take a taxi to Plaza de Catalunya and then the Aerobús.
Thank you very much for the great information, Tony! My husband and I will visit Barcelona in June. We are going to stay in Sunotel Aston. We arrive late at night at Terminal1, so I think it is best to take the aerobus to the 4th stop, plaza universitat, then take a taxi.I would appreciate it if you would let me know what you think of my idea.Also, I found this ticket on the internet. Would you think this Barcelona essential pass is worth the money?
Aerobús + taxi is one possibility. Direct taxi, another one, it shouldn't be much more expensive. We are not familiar with the Barcelona essential pass but doesn't look like an interesting investment.
Hi Tony, thank you for the information. Can I take the airport training and transfer to L1 Red Metro at Clot instead of Pessiag de Gracia? Gracia seems has a long walk and more complicated. Thank you
Hi there, yes you can, even because you won't be able to transfer to line 1 at Passeig de Gràcia.
Thanks for this, Tony. I initially planned to purchase a 5-day Hola BCN card (36.72 EUR online), but it looks like T-Usual is a cheaper option (21.35 Eur+ T-mobilitat card). Can you please confirm if the T-Usual is valid for the same public transport options as Hola BCN -- i.e., is it also valid in Montjuic funicular and Rodalies within zone 1? Gracias!
Hello, yes, Hola BCN and T-usual can be used in the same transports. All the best!
Hi Tony. What is your suggestion of how to get to Uma Suites Pau Claris, Carrer Pau Claris 72? 3 adults with normal size luggages. Amazing informative videos.
Hi, Iris, follow the instructions we give for Plaza de Catalunya, it's just a five minute walk from there.
this video was great ! I would like to know what would be the best choice for a group of 5 traveling with luggage to our hotel in Distrito De Santa-Montjuïc?
Thank you. Not knowing the specific address you want to travel to, we would say your best choice is a large taxi.
Hi Tony and thank you for your videos, a great help for planning our first visit to Spain. What would be the best way to get to a hotel near Llacuna metro station? From BCN airport T1? Two adults, no bulky luggage. Thanks
Hi Victor, take the airport train to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia and then metro line 4 to Llacuna.
Amazing video!! Thanks for the insights.. just one query - do we need to reload the t-usual card that has unlimited trips for 30 days? Or is it fixed price at 21.35 for a month? I saw another video of yours when you mentioned, it can be recharged only with t-usual, so lil bit confused. Gracias 😊
The t-usual card is valid for an entire month. When it expires, you can purchase a new t-usual valid for another month.
Or at the end of the month, you can take the same card to the ticket vending machine, use the contactless pad to scan the card and reload for another month for 21.35€ and save the cost of a new card for 0.50€.
Hi Tony, thank you for the step by step instructions from airport to Barcelona Centre. If I take the airport train, can I transfer to Metro Line 1 at Clot train station and then get off at Marina Metro Station? Your video suggestion to transfer at Passeig de Gracia but I believe it is not easy to get off at Passeig de Gracia and transfer to the Metro L1 as there is a very long walk and many steps. Thank you
Hi Andy, we've never done that train to metro transfer at El Clot but theoretically, it is possible indeed. You cannot transfer to metro L1 at Passeig de Gràcia, only to L3 and L4. All the best!
Hi Tony, what is your suggestion of how to get to Hotel Best Aranea - Consell De Cent, 444. We will have two normal size suitcases with wheels.
Hi, if you don't want to take a taxi, you could take the airport train to Sants, change to the blue metro line, travel to Verdaguer and walk less than 15 minutes to your hotel. Or take the airport metro to Collblanc, change to the blue line and travel to Verdaguer the same.
Hola! Thank you for these amazing videos. I noticed on this video, you purchased a T-Casual card, and then swiped it twice to enter the Metro (once for your wife, once for yourself). Can you use the T-Casual card for more than one person? Thank you!!
Hi Patricia, if you are talking about this czcams.com/video/0tMGYYv-8nY/video.htmlsi=-QZD8FZkSNTuE4Wg&t=1006 check out the sign we superimposed on the images. T-casual is an individual ticket.
Hi Toni super videos ! I wonder if you have a minute to direct me to the metro from the BCN airport to Plaza Catalunya my hotel is very close to that plaza. Thank you!
That is explained in detail in the video!
Hi, thanks for the informative video.Which is the best option to go to Paral-lel stattion from T2? And what is the best option for 5 days - T-usual for 30days or Hola 120h as we will be in the center (next to Paral-lel).
Hi, to get to Paral.lel you could take the airport metro to the final stop and then change to line green and travel the whole way to Paral.lel. Right now, with the special discount, T-usual would be your best choice.
Thank you for such a comprehensive and well-explained video. We are staying at Carrer de València, 240. Which is the best train/metro combination to get there from Terminal 1 at the airport? We are each planning on purchasing a T-usual ticket based on your hot tip! Graciès!
Hi Lisa, you could take the airport train to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia and walk 10 minutes to your accommodation. All the best.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you very much!
Hello Tony, thankyou so much for this informative video. I will be staying in Passeig de Garcia Faria, and im arriving at Terminal 2 airport.
Im wondering if the T-casual ticket is enough for my destination from the airport ? and you said that if we didnt change metro for transfer they only count 1 journey. Is it only from the airport metro station or all around the metro as a starting point ?
Thankyou
Hi, the address you want to reach is quite far from the centre. You could take the airport train and then the yellow metro line to a station close to your hotel - you are not specific about the location. If you pay with a t-casual ticket, train and metro, only one ticket will be discounted from the total credit.
Hello Tony, i will be travelling from the airport T1 terminal to an AirBnB next to Fabra i Puig metro station. In that case, i would think that taking the metro orange line and changing at Torrassa for the red line may be the simplest, most direct option, although not the most economical. If i wanted to use a t-casual instead, would it be much longer and which itinerary would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Jean-Francois, you could take the airport train to Clot-Aragó and there change to the metro red line. All the best.
thank you for making such an informative video! i was wondering if you had any advice on which travelling option may be better in your opinion: my friend and i plan on purchasing the t-usual card for our stay in barcelona and to commute to our hotel, google maps has given us a few options that include a mixture of train, metro and/or bus. if we're travelling with a suitcase and backpack each, is there a mode of public transportation that you would recommend over another? i.e., the train seems much more spacious than a bus so we're leaning towards the rodalies, but then for our transfer, we are unsure whether we should opt for taking the metro or the bus. (taking the metro would require us to transfer first to another rodalies line after taking the r2n line.) sorry for the long comment, but we would really appreciate your help! keep up the great work with your videos!
We'd be able to help you if we knew the address of your hotel.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal i'm not super comfortable sharing the actual address of where we'll be staying, but it's near the el putxet station!
@@haughtdamnvers airport metro to Torrassa station, metro line 1 to Plaça de Catalunya and metro line L7 to El Putxet. And an uncertain amount of time to your accommodation.
Thanks for the information - this has been helpful. I'm travelling from Canada in May and I won't have access to my phone, will I still be able to receive a paper ticket?
Hi, didn't quite understand your question, what paper ticket are you referring to?
Great video! Just a quick question - can you tap at these ticket kiosks or do you need to insert your credit card? Thanks!
I take you mean at the metro and train kiosks. You can pay with contactless cards or your smartphone.
Thank you so much!
Hola,
I just want to thank you for your videos about Spain. I’m traveling to Barcelona in two weeks, and your videos are so helpful. I just have two questions about transportation. I downloaded the TMB app, but for me, it is so confusing. And i just want to know whats the best way to travel from airport to my apartment (Hesperia Fira: Mare de Déu de Bellvitge, 3, 08907 Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain) and also i would like to travel to Monserant, so how to travel there or how to get to the train station. If you had the time to answer my question, it would be super helpful.
Hola, Lenka. The TBM app is confusing and it doesn't always work... You could take bus 46 to Hospital Oncològic and walk to your apartments. But you will have to take an underpass under the motorway. Otherwise, take a taxi or VTC. Here we explain how to travel to Montserrat czcams.com/video/DtouuBNpay0/video.html To get from your hotel to the initial train station you will take metro line 1.
Hi, Great Video. I am planning on travelling from Barcelona Airport to Girona on Saturday afternoon (plane is scheduled at 13:15). I think I have to buy a ticket to Barcelona Sants from the ticket machine at T2 and then buy a regional ticket at Sants for the train trip to Girona. Can I buy a ticket from the airport that will cover the entire journey? Thank you.
We've never done it but I suspect you cannot, since you'll be combining local trains with local fares and regional trains. But since there is a manned ticket office at T2, why don't you go there and ask?
Thank you for the information, couple questions:
How do we make reservation ahead of time for a Taxi from airport to Plaça de catalunya? Official website?
For the T mobilitat Grup, does zone 1 include transportation to Montserrat? Thank you!
We wouldn't know how to make a reservation for a taxi, we've never ever done so, there are always taxis waiting for those arriving without reservation. I guess you will have to do it through a taxi company, but couldn't recommend one. Barcelona transport tickets are for the Barcelona metropolitan area. Montserrat is 60 km away. You can't use T-mobilitat for Montserrat. Here we explain you how to reach Montserrat czcams.com/video/DtouuBNpay0/video.html
Dear Tony, for two person in Barcelona which public transport is best? We live in pl. Catalunia. Our far destination is Monserrat, Park Guell. Aeroport pl.catalunia and vise versa.
The answer will depend on the length of your stay.
Thank you so much for this video and for many of your Barcelona videos! They have been so helpful in planning. I do have a question: We will be leaving via high speed train from the Sants station. I am thinking of just taking the bus there from our lodging since that is more convenient than the metro. Is it okay to take our carry-on sized luggage on the bus? Also, is arriving at the station at 7:30 enough time for the 8:30 train?
Hello Anna, carry-on luggage is fine. We always advise people to arrive at the station at least one hour in advance. All the best!
I understand that the channel needs to be on the safe side for potential liability issues, but personally I think 1 hour is overkill. The access to high speed trains closes 5 minutes before departures, and I have often arrived 10-15 minutes before departure and made it to the train without a problem. I travel a few times each month, and only once I had to say excuse me and cut in front of the people in line for the security check. Of course, I have the benefit of experience and knowing where everything is and how it works at the station.
So, I'd say 30 minutes would be more than enough time to figure things out and get on board your train. Maybe add 10 minutes if you are a big group or traveling with children or lot of luggage. If you are particularly averse to adrenaline rushes, aim for a soft 1 hour, but don't fret if you are 15-20 minutes delayed. Or you could always arrive early and enjoy a coffee with croissant/pastries or some McBreakfast at the station😉
@@phoenixUPC nothing to do really with liability issues. We always err on the side of caution. We've been stuck for endless minutes in the middle of the tracks leaving the airport so many times! On top of that, a visitor needs far more time to read a place and a situation than a local resident. Only last week, we must have seen a dozen people missing their high-speed trains at Atocha and Sants. Mostly locals (or at least people traveling without luggage), I must say.
@@phoenixUPCBeing my first time in Spain, I was glad that I did arrive at Sants and Atocha an hour early, especially Atocha. It gave me time to look to where to go without getting worried. But I agree that once you are familiar with the stations and know where things are, arriving 30 minutes prior is enough time as long as everything is going as planned.
@@user-lf6wj7cx8w I totally agree about Atocha. It is about 3 times larger than Sants, and my first time there, it was quite confusing to sort out that the commuter rail Cercanias, High-speed departures and High-speed arrivals all had separate buildings/entrances (since I am much used to the more compact Sants where everything is literally 1 min away from each other).
But I am happy to hear that your travels went without a hitch and I hope your time in Spain is/was memorable in all the good ways ☺
❤your video. Can you tell me how to order a ticket if I have a Barcelona card which only covers zone 1, but I want to go to Mataro station which is in zone 3? and what if I go back to zone 1 from zone 3?
Buy 1 zone video to move around Barcelona and a different one to go to Mataro, 3 zones. The choice of the ticket will depend on the amount of trips you intend to complete.
Hi! Thank you for your great videos. I'm wondering approx how many minutes to arrive to the train station from the exit in T2? It looks like a very long route but is it doable for 20 min? Thank you for the advise in advance!
Hi, there are several exits at T2, so it really depends on which one you'll take. But it can be anything between 15 and 30 minutes.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you!
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So i visit Barcelona in june. And as it looks, is that the hotel is directly nearby the Metrostation Rocafort. I want to buy the essentialpass witch say that i can use the aerobus with it. So is it clever to use the aerobus to reach the hotel oder better use the Metro? 🤔
Thx 🙂😅
We are not familiar with the Essential Pass but don't think it provides a good deal. We haven't seen anywhere proof that can be used in the Aerobus. The Aerobus will be faster (get off at Urgell) but you will have to walk five blocks.
seeking advice to airport to hilton diagonal mar barcelona. L9 to L10 to L4 El Maresme? seems to say 1hr20min?
You airport is on the furthest end of Barcelona from the airport. I would say it will take longer. If you are traveling light, take the airport train to Passeig de Gracia and the metro line 4 to El Maresme | Forum, and then walk 10 minutes to the hotel.
Toni ola again! Are you saying now that in 2024 once I get to BCN airport and decide to take the Metro to the center of Barcelona I can buy the T-Mobilitat T-Usual at the airport 21:35 euros is this correct?
It is correct.
Would you say that the T-mobilitat usual is better than the hola bcn card?
Right now t-usual offers an unbeatable deal for those staying several days in Barcelona. For very short stays, Hola BCN is better.
Very informative video, thanks. Are you certain that the T-Casual card loaded for Zone 1 will get you from BCN to Sants on the Renfe train? I am getting a lot of conflicting information on this.
100% sure. We've done it in hundreds of trips to Barcelona over the last 15 years. Many people go to Barcelona just the one time and publish videos on how things are that are not always accurate in the information they present. They simply don't understand how the integrated public transport system works.
Definitely possible.
The confusion probably arises from the fact that TMB considers airport as inside their definition of zone 1 but Renfe considers airport outside of their definition of zone 1. (yes, they have non identical definition of what each zone is, smh).
T-casual is a TMB ticket, so you only need to buy it for a single zone. But when you buy a Renfe ticket, you need to choose the correct number of zones accordingly.
I haven't checked recently but airport used to be in Renfe's zone 2 but quick Google search seems to suggest that it is now Renfe's zone 4(?!?) which is the same as a town as far away as Sitges, which is just weird. I'll check it out next time I am over at Sants.
@@phoenixUPC yes! Just to clarify, AMB rules (not TMB, which is not responsible for the train, further confusion for those unfamiliar with the system) prevail over RENFE rules.
You're fine. On April 19 we bought T Mobilitat tickets loaded for T-Casual Zone 1 and they worked fine to get ust to Sants and then over to L3 on the Metro to our final destination.
@@callanjay great! Hope you had a nice time in Barcelona 😊
Hi guys, I need to get to Palafrugell in the Girona area. What bus can I take from the airport?Do I have to switch more busses to get there?
There's a bus that will take you directly there, check details here www.moventis.es/es/lineas-horarios/linea-autobus-1-aeroport-bcn-barcelona-costa-brava-centre
Hi Tony! Me and my friend planned to buy the Hola Barcelona travel card but we are staying in Badia del Valles and i think it's not included since its in the zone 2? What transportation card would you recommend to buy if we are staying in barcelona for just 3 nights and travelling light?
Hi, the Hola Barcelona card won't take you to Badía del Vallès. I would get one type of ticket to come and go from Badía del Vallès (2 zones) and another ticket to move around Barcelona (1 zone).
Hi, to get from Aeroport T2 to Verdaguer station, is it sufficient to just buy one aeroport ticket? (or, will I have to buy another ticket for the change at Collblanc?)
Just the one ticket will do.
Hello. We'll be taking a cruise from BCN in mid April. We want to stay 1 or 2 nites before cruise. I'd like to stay somewhere near Columbus Monument because I want to take the cruise bus to the port. Can you suggest an inexpensive hotel. Thanks
Hi, check out some hotel recommendations on this video czcams.com/video/eRbNEb4xpg0/video.html
Hello many thanks for your very informative videos on Barcelona. Can you tell me please how we get from the airport to Sant Boi area
Hi, Sant Boi is quite big, it will depend on the specific address you want to reach.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you apologies the address is Hotel El Castell ***
Carrer del Castell, 1
08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona (España)
@@celiamcqueen1299 due to the location of the hotel, on the top of a hill, the best alternative would be a taxi. Any other option involves changing transport several times and walking uphill.
Thanks Tony. This is my one stop source of my next trip in two months. I have a question: approximately how long it takes from T1 to Barcelona Sants, the train station? Which is the fastest way ? Thanks.
Hello, the fastest way is the taxi, approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions. Then it would be the airport metro, you would need to change lines along the way. Estimated travel time is hard to tell, but anywhere between 30 and 45 minutes. If you are catching a train at Sants, make sure you leave 3 hours between the estimated arrival time of your flight and the departure of the train. All the best.
Thank you so much.
Hi Tony. Do u hv any tips on luggage storage? V come frm far n move around on budget airlines, but go home on d same entry airport.
Would appreciate your input.
Unfortunately, the left luggage facility at the airport shut down during the pandemic and hasn't opened since. This service in the heart of Barcelona is quite good bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/20736/locker-barcelona.html?o=h&w=21125-1444
Tq so much for d info.
Love your channel, very informative, thank you. Question, from BCN to El Palace Hotel Barcelona according to Google Maps I can take bus A2 and bus H12 or Metro L1. Google Maps Information states "A shuttle bus is deployed to transport passengers among the main terminals (T1, T2B, and T2C) FREE of charge. Is it so or is Google Maps wrong?
Thank you. Careful with Google Maps in Barcelona, sometimes it's plainly wrong. Metro Line 1 doesn't go anywhere near the airport. If you are traveling light, take the Aerobús to the final stop and walk 10 minutes to the hotel. Otherwise, take a taxi.
Nothing wrong with this particular answer from Google Maps though. It suggests first to take A2 to Pl Espanya or Pl Catalunya and then transfer to H12 or L1, which is reasonable. Or you could walk from Pl Catalunya too.
The "free shuttle bus is deployed to transport passengers among the main terminals" is the green ring buses the video explained which allows you to get from one terminal to another, which is for free.
@@phoenixUPC given that most people seek to save when leaving the airport and given that Google insists on suggesting a combination of an non-integrated form of transport with an integrated one (with the result that you pay twice), in our view it is a poor suggestion. Aerobús only makes sense as a stand-alone choice.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal true, I was thinking in terms of the validity of the transportation. In terms of cost, it is not an option I would pick. Since I always have a T-usual card with me, I tend to forget about the cost of bus/metro rides 😅
We plan on staying 4 days in Barcelona then taking the train to Caldetas where I used to go to when I was young. We will stay 2 nights in Caldetas then go back to Barcelona to take the high speed train to Madrid. Any recommendations on what tickets we should buy? Also three weeks later we plan to take the high speed train from Seville back to Barcelona to catch our flight back to the US.
To get to Caldetas you will need tickets valid for 3 zones. Ask wherever you are staying for the best transport option and ticket. For your stay in Barcelona, get either a T-usual or a T-casual, depending on how you plan on leaving the airport and the location of your hotel.
Hi Tony. Can I use the T-usual card to ride the metro from the airport to Passeig de Gracia? I would like to buy the T-usual card since it’s a good price for my entire visit to Barcelona.
Hi there, yes, you can use it. You will find that information and many others in the video! All the best.
I’m taking Emirates from Dubai. How do i go to Leonardo Hotel in Las Ramblas near La Boqueria? I see Liceu, should i get down there?
Hi, yes, Liceu metro station is an option for you. If you're traveling light, just follow our second option in the video for people going to the Gothic Quarter.
I always use the Aerobus. Dont feel safe on the metro
Depending on where you are going, the Aerobus can be very handy or completely useless.
This is a great video, very informative. Please could you help, I’m travelling to Barcelona airport, and my hotel is in Calella, could you tell me the best journey by train?
Also I will be travelling from Calella to montmeló for the F1 for 3 days by train, could you help with the best route? And do you know which ticket would be best to buy for my trips?
Natalie, take the airport train to Sants station and change to R1 train line. To get to Montmeló you will probably have to go to Barcelona first and then follow the instructions provided by the race organizers. Buy return train tickets from Calella to Montmeló.
I would recommend the Renfe abono for cercanías de Barcelona for 10€ which would give you unlimited train travel to all 6 zones of Renfe, which includes both Calella and Montmeló as well as Barcelona.
Unfortunately, I don't know any direct way from Calella to Montmeló/F1 track. If you choose to go by train, you'd have to come all the way back to Barcelona (El Clot-Aragó or Sants about 50-60 minutes with trains every 30 minutes or so) wait 5-25 minutes for transfer to R2 towards Montmeló (another 25-30 minutes with trains every 20-30 minutes) which takes about 2+ hours each way. And once you reach Montmeló, you are still about 2 miles /3.5km away from the race track (although Google shows there is a bus for that). Unless there is a special transport on race days, it feels like people organizing motorsports don't really like us people that use public transportation. 😂
Depending on your budget/time limitations and/or comfort expectations, you could take the train from Calella to another coastal town closer to the race track such as Mataró (around 20 minutes) and take a taxi from there for around 40-50 euros each way. This way you could be at the track in less than an hour. Not sure if you could find a taxi on the way back though. Good luck and enjoy!
Thanks so much for the detailed videos. One thing I'm not clear on, is if you take the train from the airport with one of the T-Mobilitat passes, how do you pay the additional €1.xx to board? Do you need to load a cash balance onto the card in addition to the pass, do you need to pay with a credit card, or some other payment method? I'm wondering if the Hola Barcelona card might be a better option even if it is a little more expensive as one can take a train, metro, or city bus without having to worry at all about extra payments?
Hello, didn't quite understand your question. T- mobilitat is just the support where you load your tickets (check out this video on the topic czcams.com/video/HbJzpyxLCzg/video.html ). To be able to travel, you need to load some type of ticket on the T-mobilitat. Hola Barcelona is a good option, but with a T-casual you can travel in all the public transports of the city of Barcelona with the exception of the airport metro.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Ok, I believe I understand now, but the way you phrased things had me confused. In short, using a T-Casual ticket to board the train at the airport will use one of the 10 credits on the ticket, which costs approximately €12.10 at the machine. At first, It sounded like one needed to pay an additional €1.21 over and above the credit used to depart from the airport station. Bear in mind, in order for a visitor to only pay €1.21 for the trip, they need to take *exactly* ten trips on public transportation during their visit. If they only use it five times, the cost will effectively be double.
You've indicated that the train is faster than the metro, but as most visitors will arrive in T1, they will also need to factor the time of exiting the terminal, catching the shuttle to T2, and then the long walk to the train station, and trains only running every 30 minutes, vs about every 5-10 minutes for the metro. Especially if you are only visiting for a couple of days (going on a cruise for instance) one might need to weigh the pros and cons of using a T-Mobilitat card vs. an Hola Barcelona card.
@@ciabelle281 the best alternative to leave the airport always depends on the particulars of each traveller, particularly where he is going and where is he staying. When someone provides us with those details, we attempt to give them the best alternative.
Hello Tony. Thank you for the excellent videos.
I would like to buy a T-Usual at the airport. Some websites say that you cannot do this at the Airport vending machines. For example: "Where can I buy the T-usual? Metro ticket vending machines (except machines at airport metro stations)" Looking at the vending machine screen on your #150 video, it does seem to be an option. But, I do not know if that vending machine is at the airport.
So, my question is can I buy a T-Usual card at an airport Metro vending machine?
Thanks Bill. It blows my mind the amount of misinformed websites when it comes to transport in Barcelona. It only takes a consultation to the local transport authority to get an answer! T-Usual can be bought at the vending machines at the airport, as shown on our video. We recorded it at the airport. Have a safe trip!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you, Tony. Something I've noticed is some websites simply copy/paste misinformation from other sites and perpetuate wrong ideas without doing any checking. So, we really appreciate your first hand knowledge and patience in answering questions. What might be second nature to you and obvious to locals can be daunting to first time visitors.
@@Bill-go9ed like we always say, "there are no stupid questions". We are very much aware of the need for information coming from first-time visitors. And yes, you're right, not going to the source and copying from others is quite a common behavior among some CZcamsrs.
I was looking up for direction on google and it shows me to use N1 ? Can you help tell me is that a bus or metro line ? Thank you in advance.
N1 is probably a night bus, but we would need more information to be able to help. Be careful with Google Maps in Barcelona.
can i come back to airport using my t usual card when my stay at barcelona is finish or I can just use it once to leave airport to my destination when I arrive at Barcelona? My other question is that once I validate my t usual card leaving airport from metro, Do i need to activate again on bus if I am connecting from Metro to a bus? Gracias
You can return to the airport within the validity period of the card. You must always tap your card against the reader when you travel in Barcelona public transport.
Will the metro take me straight to downtown Catalonya
Answer in the video.
Hi Tony, we will be travelling from T2 to Ronda del General Mitre, 259 1.1, Barcelona, Catalunya 08023, Spain
I would really appreciate if you can tell me what's the easiest and cheapest way to get there. I will be in Barcelona from 15 to 17 Apr 2024.
Tq so much!
Take the airport metro to its final stop and then change to the metro green line. Travel to Lesseps and walk to your accommodation.
Hello, we are going from airport El Prat to the Barcelona Princess hotel. What is the best way to get to my hotel using the train/subway?
Thank you.
Hi, take the airport train to Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia and then metro line 4 to El Maresme | Fòrum, two minutes from the hotel.
Hi, for the "1 Airport" journey, do I need a T-Mobilitat card? If yes..does this card come out the machine when buying the "1 Airport" ticket?
If you are referring to the Airport Ticket, it comes on a paper format, it hasn't been incorporated into T-mobilitat yet.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for answering
Love the video, very informative and up to date.
However there is one mistake where you explain how to get to Bus 46 from Terminal 2. When you arrive at Terminal 2B, you can head to the first exit from the terminal (next to the horse sculpture), turn right and in 20 meters there is the bus stop for 46 for Terminal 2C. This way you don't need to walk all the way to the other side of the terminal.
Also, you didn't mention the night buses, N17 and N18, which I find quite useful for early flights. Due to low traffic late at night, N18 can be almost as fast as the AeroBus.
Thank you, your alternative is shorter. On next year's video we will recommend people to leave the terminal, turn left in the direction of the Aerobús and then reach the 46 stop. Impossible to miss with the added benefit of walking in front of the Miró mural welcoming visitors to Barcelona.
Night buses are good for local residents. We prefer not to recommend them for visitors unfamiliar with Barcelona and carrying luggage.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I was actually talking about the bus stop #81 (Terminal 2C), you will be directing them to bus stop #80 (Terminal 2B), which is a little bit further away, but considering the Miró mural, it would be worth the extra 3 minutes walk for tourists :)) 👍👍
@@phoenixUPC yes, we understood the stop you were talking about. There are times when the shortest option is not the one we choose. All the options are valid.
Hi,
Thank you so much for this useful video!! My accommodation is near Paral·le metro station. If I buy the Airport metro ticket for Euro 5.5, then I can take the Orange L9 line to Zona Universitària. And then change metro to Green L3, without leaving the station. And that will take me to Paral·le. So the Euro 5.5 airport ticket will cover both my metro rides. Is that correct, Sir? Hope I'm making sense! Thank you!
Hello Antara, your are absolutely right! You buy one airport ticket that will take you the whole way to Paral.lel station. All the best!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you!! :)
Hi, two of us are staying at the Barcelo Raval. From watching your video it seems that the train followed by the metro will be the cheapest and fastest way to get there. Which ticket would I need as that seems particularly complex? I also want to factor in potential travel to other attractions that I might visit like Parc Guell for example or Sagrada Familia. Thanks.
Hi, bear in mind the metro doesn't stop anywhere near the hotel, you will have to walk several blocks to reach it. Fastest: taxi. Cheapest: airport train to Barcelona Sants and metro line 3 to Liceu, and then walk 10 to 15 minutes to your hotel. Bear in mind this is an incredibly busy line, so we only recommend it to those traveling light.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal many thanks. Which ticket would you recommend?
@@jezzer619 depends on the number of days you are going to stay in Barcelona.
What is the cheap and best way to reach Casa Barcelo Hostel Barcelona, Corsega 226, ENTRESUELO, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona from T1 Airport , we 2 have luggage. Thanks in advance
Hello, airport train to SANTS where you will change to metro line 5 and travel to HOSPITAL CLÍNIC and walk 10 minutes. See czcams.com/video/c6TD5KOjKQg/video.html
Hi Tony. What is the best way to get from the airport to Universitat de Barcelona?
Hi, the university has many addresses throughout Barcelona, if you mean the one near Plaça de Catalunya, follow our advice for Plaça de Catalunya on the video. All the best.
Is it possible to go from Passeig de Gracia to the airport but in reverse of your guide?
Absolutely.
We are staying at hotel lleo….. what metros do we need to take from terminal 1 ?
Take the Aerobús to Universitat stop and walk less than five minutes.
Hi Tony. That was an excellent presentation. Our first trip to Spain is coming up at the end of February 2024. Could you give me a little guidance on the best option for travel from Terminal 1 (we are an early morning international arrival) to Hotel Turin Barcelona. This is the address they have provided to us in our booking. Pintor Fortuny, 9, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, 08001, Spain. We are 4 adults, traveling with carry-on luggage only. Our preference at that time of the morning, after a long overnight flight, is to not have to worry too much about the pickpockets. Hoping to hear from you. Cheers from Canada.
Hello, being a group of four, and if you don't want to worry about pickpockets, we would take a ridesharing service (Bolt/Cabify/Uber) or a taxi. All the best!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for that quick response and advice. Cheers.
Please will this ticket be useful from salou to Barcelona City, we are visiting Barcelona for 5 nights and our hotel is in Salou
Which ticket are you talking about?
Hello, what means 'online collection' button on metro vending machine? Is it for us who bought online holaBCN tickets with a code made of many numbers? Thnx.
If you bought the tickets from TMB's website, not from the one we recommend, you can collect them from the machine.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thnx, but at the end, what do you recommend for us who stay in BCN for 3-4 days, HolaBCN or T-mobilitat ticket?
@@vladar2623 T-mobilitat is not a ticket, it is the platform where you load different types of tickets. We talk about it and the tickets you can load here czcams.com/video/HbJzpyxLCzg/video.html The choice will depend on the amount of trips you intend to do which, in turn, is related to the location of your accommodation.
Does Hola Barcelona card include Aerobus buses?
No, it doesn't. All about the Hola Barcelona card here czcams.com/video/gmLm0uu1ojQ/video.html
Thank you for your video. And if there will be a group of 6 people. We arrive at terminal 2 and we want to go to Vilanova Ila Geltru.
What transport is better and faster - to go by bus from terminal 1?
Or to go by train from terminal 2 - first to Barcelona and then change the train to Vilanova?
Where we can buy t- mobilitat ( t-familiar for 4 zones ) card and can we use one trip if we go by train with transfer in Barcelona?
Julia, you can buy your T-mobilitat at the train station as show in the video. You will only use one ride per person to get to Villanova i la Geltrú from the airport, even if you change trains. Bus might be faster, difficult to tell, depends on your arrival time, the day of the week. You have to compare. This is the company running the bus service: busgarraf.cat/es/lineas/
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you so much!
Also, if you choose the train route, and weren't planning on visiting Barcelona Center, I would consider looking into the renfe abono tickets. They are personal (you will need to write your passport digits when you purchase and cannot share, similar to T-usual) but they "cost"* 10 euros, and allow unlimited Renfe train rides for all zones (1 to 6) in Barcelona Cercanías area between May and August.
6 of the abonos would be cheaper than 2 T-familiars and it would allow you to hop on the train to visit nearby towns such as Sitges or Castelldefels for free, which I highly recommend.
The obvious drawback is that the renfe abono ticket is not integrated to other modes of transportation, so it wouldn't allow you to use the metro or busses in Barcelona. But you could just buy a 1-zone T familiar if you end up visiting Barcelona.
* Strictly speaking, the ticket is free with a 10 euro deposit, which you can get back in September if you complete 16+ trips, but I am not sure if it would be an option for you guys :))
@@phoenixUPC Thank you so much! It is a good idea. And where can we buy such tickets ?
@@phoenixUPC So, at the airport we can buy Abono Reccurent ( that's what it's called) at the ticket machine, right ? And it will be valid for 10 trips during 4 months for 6 zones, except Barcelona ( for one person), right?
Dear Sir
We are two senior citizens two adults and one child of six year age visiting Barcelona
Sir can you suggest best way to travel to Joanic metro station area from airport with four bags as luggage
Hello, get a van-sized taxi, your best alternative by far!