The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 4 buses that leave Barcelona El Prat Airport for Plaça de Catalunya station on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 12 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 PM0h10Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$31One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM0h10Barcelona El Prat Airport12:30 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$31One-way0 transfers
7:40 PM0h30Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$41One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM0h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:50 AMPlaça de Catalunya station$41One-way0 transfers
8:00 PM0h10Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$31One-way0 transfers
12:20 PM0h10Barcelona El Prat Airport12:30 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$31One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM0h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:50 AMPlaça de Catalunya station$41One-way0 transfers
7:40 PM0h30Barcelona El Prat Airport8:10 PMPlaça de Catalunya station$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 7 miles (12 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Plaça de Catalunya station take longer:
Bus takes on average 28m.
You'll arrive about -1h -1m sooner (28m by bus vs 27m by car) and save roughly $-5.87 (€-4.80) compared to fuel and tolls ($9 (€8) vs $3 (€3)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Aerobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Aerobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Live departures
Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h10 | 1:10 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h10 | 4:10 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h10 | 9:20 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 8:30 AM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h20 | 8:50 AM Plaça de Catalunya station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Barcelona El Prat Airport | 0h10 | 12:30 PM Plaça de Catalunya station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station
Buses from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station run on average 15 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average bus duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 32m |
First bus 9:30 PM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Aerobus, Infobus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya stationYou can travel by bus between Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station with BlaBlaCar, Aerobus, Infobus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Plaça de Catalunya station by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Plaça de Catalunya station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Aerobus
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Aerobus
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
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