What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona airport to the cruise terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona airport to the cruise terminal is by taking the Renfe train from the airport to the city centre, then taking the metro to Drassanes. From here, it’s about a five-minute walk to the cruise shuttle bus that will take you to the terminal.

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Barcelona airport to Barcelona cruise terminal

Our guide to getting from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Port de Barcelona cruise terminal, if you booked your flights directly with your airline.

Centuries-old buildings and golden beaches are just two temptations of a Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona. If you’re embarking on a cruise from the city, Barcelona El Prat Airport is the closest to Barcelona’s cruise terminal, Port de Barcelona. While transfers to the port are included for Cunard guests who booked their flights through us, this guide will explain how to get from the airport to the terminal if you booked flights directly with your airline.

Where is Barcelona cruise port vs Barcelona El Prat Airport?

Barcelona cruise port is located 10 miles from Barcelona El Prat Airport, a distance that takes only 20 or 30 minutes to drive (traffic dependent). Conveniently within a short walk from Barcelona city centre, the port is an ideal base from which to discover the many treasures that lie in wait on a Mediterranean cruise.

Another appeal of flying to Barcelona to board your Cunard Queen is the ease with which you can get from the airport to your cruise terminal. There are several ways to make the journey, and with a wealth of airlines offering flights from the US to Barcelona, starting your vacation here may even work out more convenient for you than sailing from your local departure port.

Route options

There are several ways to get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to the cruise terminal in Barcelona city centre.

Taxi offers the fastest and most direct way to get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to the cruise terminal. The journey takes around 20-30 minutes (traffic dependent) and is charged at a special flat rate, plus a port exit fee of a few Euros.

You’ll find taxis outside of both terminals, though you may have to wait for one at busier times.

Uber operates a limited service in Barcelona, so it can take a while to be connected to a driver. The most popular rideshare apps in Barcelona are Cabify and Bolt, which (similar to Uber) can be requested via app. Fares for these services vary according to driver availability and demand.

Private or shared shuttles from the airport to the cruise terminal can also be pre-booked in advance via a number of local operators.

Barcelona El Prat Airport has a train station in Terminal 2 (T2) that offers regular services to Barcelona. The station is connected to the terminal via an enclosed bridge and can be reached in just a couple of minutes’ walk once inside the terminal. If you’re arriving at Terminal 1 (T1), you can take the free shuttle bus from outside the terminal to connect to Terminal 2.

Once at the station, take the R2 Nord train (R2N) from the airport towards Sant Celoni and alight at Barcelona-Sants. From here, walk for 5 minutes until you reach Sants Estació metro station. Take the L3 line (the green line) in the direction of Trinitat Nova and alight at Drassanes. Walk for 10 minutes until you arrive at Moll Barcelona bus station. Once here, take the cruise passenger bus service to reach the cruise terminal. Tickets for the cruise bus can be purchased on board from the driver, however, only payment in cash (Euro) is accepted.

Barcelona El Prat Airport in on metro line L9 Sud, and there are stations at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Trains come every seven minutes, and tickets can be purchased directly from the on-site machines.

The closest metro station to the cruise terminal is Drassanes, which is on the L3 line (the green line). To get there, take the metro from the airport to the final stop: Zona Universitària. Once there, take the L3 line towards Trinitat Nova and alight at Drassanes. Walk for 10 minutes until you arrive at Moll Barcelona bus station. Once here, take the cruise passenger bus service to reach the cruise terminal. Tickets for the cruise bus can be purchased on board from the driver, however, only payment in cash (Euro) is accepted.

The most direct bus journey from Barcelona El Prat to the cruise terminal takes around one hour and 15 minutes and requires three changes.

From the airport, board the A1 Aerobús from outside Terminal 1 in the direction of Pl. Catalunya – Andana Central. Alight at Gran Via – Pl Espanya. Walk to the bus stop Pl Espanya - Paral∙lel (2 minutes) and take the D20 bus in the direction of Pg. Marítim. Alight at Drassanes and walk to Moll Barcelona (5 minutes). From here, you can transfer to the cruise bus that will take you to the terminals. Please note, this isn’t a free service, and you will need to purchase a ticket from the driver on board in cash (Euros).

Traveling from Barcelona airport – common scenarios

From how to travel to the cruise terminal inexpensively to what to do if your flight lands late in the evening, here are the most common scenarios guests ask us about flying to Barcelona.

If your plane lands at Barcelona late in the day, your best option would be to pre-book a hotel stay either at the airport or near to the cruise terminal.

We offer hotel packages with a number of hotel partners in Barcelona, which you can book at the same time as your cruise or by calling our contact centre at any time after booking. Not only will this give you a guaranteed bed for the night of your arrival into Barcelona, but breakfast (unless otherwise stated), luggage porterage, service charges, and local taxis are also included.

As traveling to Barcelona cruise terminal by public transport requires multiple changes, if your luggage is heavy, we recommend pre-booking a private transfer or taking a taxi from outside the terminal at Barcelona El Prat.

Please be conscious of your airline’s luggage allowances when packing for your cruise to avoid incurring any extra baggage charges. Similarly, for the well-being of our crew at the cruise terminal, we ask that no individual piece of luggage weigh more than 23kg.

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