Arriving at Barcelona El Prat Airport and want to reach the city centre without wasting time? Here’s how to get there by metro — the fastest, most convenient and affordable way. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
When you land in Barcelona, one of the first things you might notice are the taxi queues or the heavy traffic at rush hour. But there’s a much more practical and sustainable alternative: the metro.
L9 Sud: the line that connects the airport directly with the city
The L9 Sud metro line (L9S) is the most direct way to travel from Terminals T1 and T2 to the city centre.
The service runs daily from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, with trains every 7 to 10 minutes, so you won’t have to wait long.
This line connects with several key metro lines, including:
- L1 (red) at Torrassa,
- L3 (green) at Zona Universitària,
- L5 (blue) at Collblanc,
- and L10 Sud at various points along the route.
Thanks to these connections, you can easily reach any part of the city without needing another means of transport.
How long does the journey take?
The trip between Airport T1 and Zona Universitària takes approximately 32 minutes.
From there, you can transfer to reach key locations like Plaça Espanya, Sants Station, Passeig de Gràcia, or La Sagrada Família.
Another major advantage is that there’s no traffic or long waits, unlike taxis or buses, so you can start exploring the city stress-free.
Pro tip: skip the lines and buy your ticket in advance
To use the metro from the airport, you’ll need a specific ticket, since the airport stops are not part of the regular metro zone.
The best advice? Buy your Hola Barcelona Travel Card before you arrive.
This pass allows you to travel unlimited on the entire public transport network (metro, bus, tram and train) for 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days.
It also includes both your airport transfer journeys, making it the most convenient way to move freely around the city from the moment you land.
Get to the city centre quickly and hassle-free
If you’re looking for the easiest, fastest and most budget-friendly way to go from the airport to the heart of Barcelona, the metro is undoubtedly your best choice.
No queues, no stress, and with all connections right at your fingertips.
Avoid the wait and start enjoying the city from the moment you land. Hola Barcelona takes you there!
