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Stuttgart Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

614 Miles
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Transportation to Airport from Barcelona City Center

El Prat Airport

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.

Transportation to Stuttgart City Center from Airport

Stuttgart Airport

Stuttgart Airport is located in the capital of the Germany state of Baden- Württemberg, about 13 km south of Stuttgart. The airport operates both international and domestic air travel. Stuttgart Airport is the 6th busiest airport in Germany.

There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport, which is located about 13 km away. If you want to travel by road you can get to the city by taxi, bus, or rental car. If you want to travel by rail you can get to the city by train or metro.

Taxi

The fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible every hour of the day, every day of the week. You can get to the city center comfortably and quickly by taxi. Stuttgart has an extensive taxi network, with over 700 vehicles in service. Therefore you won’t have any difficultly getting a cab after you land.

Bus

Another way to get to the city center from Stuttgart Airport is by bus. Buses are a very affordable option. Buses take about 20 minutes to get to the city center. The bus terminal at the airport is located on the ground level, by Terminal 4. Buses are readily available once you land, so you can be on your way to the city without waiting. For more detailed information on bus routes and times please visit Stuttgart Airport’s website.   

Rail

Trains are another affordable transportation alternative to get to the city. There are two lines that run through the city. The train ride to the city is very enjoyable. Trains are easily accessible from the airport station, providing convenient transportation to the city. The metro is another affordable and fast means of transportation. The metro is accessible from Terminal 1 at the airport. The metro takes about 30 minutes to get to the city. Trains run every 10 minutes during the week and every 30 minutes over the weekend. Trains operate from 5 am to midnight.   

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to the city. Rental car offices are located at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Global Drive, Hertz and Sixt. 

Weather in Stuttgart

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SundayMin 0ºC - Max 7ºC
MondayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC
TuesdayMin 1ºC - Max 3ºC
WednesdayMin -2ºC - Max 2ºC
ThursdayMin -1ºC - Max 2ºC

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