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Barcelona Airport, consisting of Terminals 1 and 2, offers a range of transport options to and from the city centre, including the Aerobus express shuttle service. Monbus is a public bus service that also operates in Barcelona and Catalonia, providing transport to and from Barcelona Airport to Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Monbus at Barcelona Airport | Operates public bus lines to and from Barcelona Airport to Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú |
| Barcelona Airport terminals | T1 and T2 |
| Aerobus services | A1 and A2 |
| Aerobus queue for T1 | Located towards the front of the bus stop if facing away from the Ramblas |
| Aerobus queue for T2 | Behind the queue for T1 |
| Aerobus stops | Identifiable by the large blue ticket-purchasing machine |
| Aerobus frequency | Nearly always available outside one of the terminals; otherwise, the wait time is under 10 minutes |
| Aerobus ticket fares | Include transfer from both T1 and T2 Barcelona Airport |
| Aerobus ticket purchase | Available online, at automatic vending machines near the Aerobus stops, or on the bus |
| Aerobus journey time from Plaça de Catalunya | Approximately 35 minutes |
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Monbus regional buses at Barcelona Airport
Monbus provides regional bus services in Barcelona and Catalonia. It operates public bus lines to and from Barcelona to Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú. One of its routes is from Barcelona Airport to Sitges.
Barcelona Airport has two terminals, T1 and T2, and there are two separate Aerobus services for each terminal. The Aerobus is an express shuttle bus service to and from the city centre. The queues for the Aerobus to T1 and T2 are located in front of the bus stop if you are facing away from the Ramblas, with the T1 queue in front and the T2 queue behind. The Aerobus stops are easily identifiable by the large blue ticket-purchasing machines. The Barcelona Transport Pass and the Barcelona City Pass include tickets for the Aerobus.
The Monbus website allows users to buy tickets online and view bus routes. It also uses cookies to improve its services by analyzing user browsing habits.
When travelling to the airport from the city centre, it is important to ensure that you are waiting at the correct bus stop for your terminal. If you are unsure, you can ask the driver, or a staff member during busy times.
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Aerobus express shuttle services
The Aerobus is a shuttle bus service that connects Barcelona Airport (BCN) Terminals 1 and 2 with the city centre. The service runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is very reliable, with buses arriving every 10 minutes. The journey from the airport to the city centre takes approximately 35 minutes.
The Aerobus stops at various locations in the city centre, with the main stops being at Plaça de Catalunya and Plaça España. At the airport, the Aerobus stops outside each terminal. The queue for Terminal 1 is towards the front of the bus stop, and the queue for Terminal 2 is behind it. The stops are well signposted and easy to find.
Tickets for the Aerobus can be purchased in advance online, or from ticket machines at the airport. The machines are large and blue and accept both cash and credit cards. It is also possible to buy multiple tickets with one payment. Tickets are included for free with the Barcelona City Pass, and the Barcelona Transport Pass also covers travel on the Aerobus.
The Aerobus is designed to meet the needs of travellers with luggage, and there is plenty of luggage space on board. If you are unsure which Aerobus to take, you can ask the driver, or a member of staff at the bus stop.
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Terminal 1 and 2 bus stops
The Aerobus express bus service provides transportation to and from Barcelona Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to the city centre. The Aerobus stops at various locations in Barcelona's centre, with the main bus stops being at Plaça de Catalunya and Plaça España, which are the city's main transport hubs. At Barcelona Airport, there are stops outside each of the terminals.
The Aerobus tickets are included free with the Barcelona City Pass. Tickets can also be purchased online or on-site from automatic vending machines, bus stop staff or on board the bus. The ticket machines are situated near the Aerobus stops and are large and blue. They accept both cash and credit cards.
The T2 service Aerobus at Barcelona Airport stops at T2B. It is easy to identify the Aerobus stops as they have a large blue machine where you can buy the Aerobus ticket. There is usually an Aerobus waiting outside one of the terminals, and if not, another will arrive within 10 minutes, depending on the time of day.
The shuttle buses from outside both terminals T1 and T2 run every 6-7 minutes, 24 hours per day. The shuttle bus journey between the two terminals lasts 10-15 minutes. The shuttle bus leaves from three different places. If travelling from T2 to T1, the bus stop is underneath the bridge outside T2B. If travelling from T1 to T2, the bus stop is directly outside T1.
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Buying Monbus tickets
To buy Monbus tickets, you must first select your departure point and destination on the Monbus website. After choosing your desired route, click the “Buy/See Schedules” button to proceed with the purchase.
If you are purchasing tickets for the Aerobus express shuttle service between Barcelona Airport and the city centre, there are several options available. Firstly, you can buy tickets online in advance, which is advisable as the automatic vending machines at the airport may not always function properly. The Barcelona City Pass includes Aerobus tickets and offers a 10% discount on other tickets.
Alternatively, if you are already at Barcelona Airport, you can purchase tickets from the vending machines located near the Aerobus stops at Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). These machines are large and blue and accept both cash and credit cards. You can also buy tickets directly on the Aerobus, although this is not explicitly mentioned for Monbus services.
It is important to ensure that you board the correct Aerobus, as there are separate services for T1 and T2. The queue for the T1 Aerobus is towards the front of the bus stop if you are facing away from the Ramblas, while the queue for the T2 Aerobus is behind it. The Aerobus stops are easily identifiable by the large blue ticket machines.
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Monbus route to Sitges
Monbus offers a bus service to Sitges, with the nearest bus station being Parc Can Robert, which is a 1-minute walk from the Monbus Sitges Stop. The first bus to the Monbus Sitges Stop is the N30, which arrives at 3:17 AM, and the last bus is also the N30, which arrives at 3:25 AM. The bus lines that stop near Monbus Sitges Stop are the ✈, 72, and BCN-VNG.
The nearest train station to the Monbus Sitges Stop is Sitges, which is a 27-minute walk away. The R2 is the first train that goes to the Monbus Sitges Stop, stopping by at 4:51 AM, and the R2S is the last train, stopping by at 12:43 AM. The train lines that stop near Monbus Sitges Stop are the R2S, R2, VNG-T2, E16, N30, and R2.
The Moovit app can help you navigate your way to the Monbus Sitges Stop, providing step-by-step directions, schedules, routes, timetables, and real-time travel time to the destination. The app also provides information on ticket prices for both train and bus travel.
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Frequently asked questions
Monbus operates regional buses to and from Barcelona Airport and Catalonia. The Monbus stop at Barcelona Airport is located outside the terminal.
Yes, there are two terminals at Barcelona Airport: Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2).
The Monbus stops at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. However, to ensure you board the correct bus, you can ask the driver which terminal the bus is headed to. Additionally, there are usually staff members at the bus stop who can direct you to the correct bus based on your airline.
You can purchase tickets for the Monbus at the large blue ticket machines located near the bus stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. These machines accept both cash and credit cards. Alternatively, you can buy your tickets in advance online.
