Does the Barcelona Metro go to the Airport?
Spain is a beautiful country and Barcelona happens to be the one beautiful city in this country with a rich culture, awesome architecture and vibrant atmosphere. If you are about to make a journey to this fantastic city, you might ask yourself the question – does Barcelona metro cover the airport? In this blog post, we will discuss this issue in detail, and we will tell you everything you need to know in order to find your way in the metro system and get to the airport easily.
The Barcelona Metro System
The Barcelona Metro is a fast transportation system in the city and its environs. It is a convenient and popular way of moving around the city, it is very fast and you can get anywhere in a flash. The metro network is a network of several lines and each of them is colored differently thus simplifying an access around the town.
In order to use the Barcelona Metro, you will have to buy a ticket at one of the ticket machines, present in every single station. They are affordably priced and there are options for a single ticket, one day pass and multi day ticket, depending on how long you plan to stay.
Reaching Barcelona Airport by Metro
Yes there is metro to the airport in Barcelona! The metro to the city centre that goes to the airport is L9 Sud. The drawback is, that the Barcelonian Airport is rather distant from the city-center, so the trip may take some long hours.
The airport terminals (T1, T2) are linked with the Zona Universitària station of the city by the Line 9 (L9 Sud). To get to the airport you will have to make a transfer from the city center onto Line 9 (L9 Sud). The major metro stations in which you can board Line 9 (L9 Sud) are; La Sagrera, Collblanc and Zona Universitària.
Transferring to Line 9 (L9 Sud)
Should you be towards the city center, you can transfer easily to Line 9 (L9 Sud) by doing the following:
- Check out the map to find the nearest metro station and get on the platform of the Line 9 (L9 Sud).
- Meditate consciously that you are boarding the train in the correct direction heading to the airport.
- Referee to metro map or have assistance to leave the zone of your journey. Collblanc and La Sagrera are frequent interchanges to get to the airport.
- When you arrive at the transfer station, disembark the train, follow signs pointing you to Line 9 (L9 Sud).
- Board the Line 9 (L9 Sud) Rail takes you towards the airport.
Travel Time and Frequency
The journey from the city to the Barcelona Airport take about 30-40 minutes on line 9 (L9 Sud). However, it should be noted that this may differ at different times of the day, as well as owing to any disruptions on the metro network.
The Barcelona Metro runs between 5am to Midnight and runs regular intervals during the day. One would be better to take a look at a metro schedule in advance in order to organize your trip properly.
Alternative Airport Transportation
Although the Barcelona Metro is a good option of getting to the airport, there are other means of transport in existence. Some popular alternatives include:
- Aerobus: The Aerobus is an express bus link, which provides the connection from the airport to a number of the city centre localities. It’s a direct service and runs at a regular frequency. The travel duration is same as of the metro it is yet another convenient choice.
- Taxi: You can easily find Taxis in the city of Barcelona with available stands or hail one from the street. Using a taxi to get to the airport ensures availability, over friendliness, especially when you have much luggage, or wish to have a more comfortable ride.
- Private Transfers: Alternatively if you do not want a stressful affair, you can arrange for a private transfer service to help you pick you up from your place and transfer you to the airport. This alternative provides one with a personal and comfortable experience, but it might be costlier than other means of transport.
Conclusion
Yes, the Barcelone Metro does indeed go to the airport and you won’t pay a fortune for good transportation to get to where you need to go. If you want to use the metro, mind you plan your journey in advance, check the schedule of the metro, and a very important thing is – check that the train you are entering is moving towards the airport. Otherwise, you also have options of other means of transport i.e. Aerobus, taxis or private transfer. Equipped with these choices and contents of this blog post, you will have no stress when it comes to going and coming back to the Barcelona Airport during your visit to this beautiful city.
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