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Transportation to Barcelona Airport from the City Center

Capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain, Barcelona is one of Europe’s most important cities in terms of tourism and commerce. Barcelona is the 7th most populated city in the European Union and is home to Spain’s second busiest airport. Serving 40 million passengers annually, Barcelona Airport is one of the major factors that contributes to the city’s tourism economy. The airport is easily accessible from the city, which has undergone significant transformations since the 1900’s.  

Rail

You can easily get to the airport using the rail system from the Old City, Barceloneta, or Sagrada Familia, which is one of the city’s most important monuments. By transferring to the Barcelona Sants Station, which is 7 stops from Catalunya Square, and 5 stops from Sagrada Familia, you can get on the 30-minute long train to the airport. Barcelona has been using metro and railway networks for urban transportation since the 1920’s. There is a transfer point located between each rail line. Thus, you can get from locations outside of the city and within the city to the airport without having to deal with above ground traffic.

Airport Buses

Catalunya Square, a few minutes walking distance from the districts of Ciutat Vella, Barceloneta and El Raval, is the departure point for the Aerobus buses that provide transportation to the airport. The bus lines A1 and A2 provide transportation to the airport during the day; the trip takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour. At night the N16 and N17 bus lines provide transportation to the airport.

These buses operate between 5 am and 12:30 am. During peak hours these buses run every 5 minutes. The fare for these buses is cheaper than taking a taxi.

Taxi

Another convenient mode of transportation to the get to Barcelona Airport, which is located 12 km from central Barcelona, is by taxi.

However, transportation from central locations in the city, especially if you’re traveling alone, can be quite expensive.

Personal Car

Driving from the city center or coastal areas to Barcelona Airport takes around 20 minutes. To get to the airport all you have to do is follow the wide and long avenue Gran Via De Les Corts Catalanes. Once you pass the bridge over Llobregat River you will enter the Castelldefels area and the road will continue to the airport access road. The airport is divided into 2 buildings; Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport stands out for its passenger capacity and parking capacity. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots and has a total car park capacity of 19,000 vehicles.

Airport Information

Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, particularly for those coming from Northern Europe. Barcelona Airport, also known as Barcelona-El Prat Airport, offers a total of 42 restaurants, cafes, and pubs to ensure passengers have a pleasant time while at the airport.

Barcelona Airport also offers tax-free shopping services at the Duty Free shops. The airport also features free wireless internet connection and has an area dedicated to exhibitions and performances.

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Transportation to Bologna City Center from Airport

Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is located 6 kilometers away from the city center in Bologna city of Italy, is the 7th busiest airport in Italy and serves both the country and the world internationally. Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is a medium-sized airport, welcomes many tourists every year.

There are many means of transport to get to the city center and other parts of the city from Guglielmo Marconi Airport, which is about 10 minutes away from the city center. Taxi, bus, and train are the transportation options for transportation from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. In addition, it is also possible to go to the city center by renting a car.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the options to reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can get to the city center in a very short time by the taxi that stands out with its comfortable and fast service in traffic. Considering the short distance to be covered, it is an affordable option that will not cost a bomb. Cotabo and Radiotaxi are among the taxi companies that serve at the airport and wait for you as soon as your plane lands.

Bus

You can also reach the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport by bus. You have the opportunity to travel to the inner parts of the city as well as other cities in Italy. So, you can reach your destination in at least 20 minutes or 4 hours maximum depending on where you want to go. The buses, which are more economical compared to taxis, offer a comfortable journey as well as advanced technology service for you.

Train

The Bologna Railway Station in Bologna, which has the most advanced railway system in Italy, is 6 kilometers away from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. From the airport, you take a taxi or get on Aerobus buses to the Bologna Railway Station, where you can get on the trains and reach any part of the city or the country both economically and fast.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another option to get to the city center from Guglielmo Marconi Airport. You can easily rent the car you want thanks to the car rental companies at the airport and comfortable travel wherever you want to go. Autovia, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Inter Rent, Goldcar Rental, Hertz, Firefly, Dollar, Thrifty, Locauto Rent, Enterprise, Maggiore, Noleggiare, Sicily By Car, Autoeuropa and Sixt are the car rental companies providing this service at the airport.

Last Updated: 14 Mar 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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When you search for Barcelona-Bologna flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Barcelona-Bologna flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Barcelona-Bologna flights?

For Barcelona-Bologna flights, you can use El Prat Airport, Barcelona Estació de França Airport, Barcelona Sants Railway Station as departure airport, and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Barcelona-Bologna and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Barcelona-Bologna is 821 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Barcelona-Bologna flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Barcelona-Bologna flights is Sunday.

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