How do I get from Barcelona Airport to Calella?

Take the R2 Nord train from Terminal 2 to Sants Estació (19 min), then transfer to the R1 Rodalies train towards Maçanet-Massanes. Total journey is about 2 hours. One single ticket covers the entire journey — €6.60 to Calella. You can also take the direct Sagalés 603 bus (around €11.85, 3-4 daily departures).

What is the cheapest way from Barcelona Airport to Maresme?

The train is the cheapest option: R2 Nord airport train to Sants Estació then R1 to your destination. One single ticket covers the whole journey — €6.60 to Calella. The Sagalés 603 direct bus costs €11.85. A T-Casual multi-zone card (10 trips) brings the cost per trip down even further.

How do I get from Barcelona Airport to Mataró?

Take the R2 Nord train from Terminal 2 to Sants Estació (19 min), then transfer to the R1 Rodalies train. Mataró is about 43 minutes from Pl. Catalunya. Total airport journey: around 75 minutes. One single ticket costs €5.50. The Sagalés 603 direct bus also runs.

Is there a direct bus from Barcelona Airport to Calella?

Yes. Sagalés operates the 603 bus from Barcelona Airport Terminal 1 (Platforms 10-12) directly to Calella, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna, Malgrat de Mar and Blanes. It runs 3-4 times daily, year-round. The fare to Calella is around €11.85 and the journey takes about 2 hours.

How do I get from Barcelona Airport to Maresme at night?

After midnight, the Aerobus runs 24/7 to Plaça Catalunya (every 20 minutes after 1am, €7.45). However, R1 trains to Maresme stop around 22:30, so for late arrivals heading to the coast your options are: taxi (around €114 to Calella), or a pre-booked private transfer (from €83 with companies like Chofix or Welcome Pickups).

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From Barcelona Airport (El Prat) to Maresme

Five ways to reach the coast — ranked by our recommendation

Quick Comparison — Airport to Calella

Option	Price	Time	Runs	Best for
⭐ Aerobus + R1 Train	~€13.50	~2h	Daytime (R1 ends ~22:30)	Our pick — fast, comfortable, both terminals
⭐ Sagalés 603 Direct Bus	€11.85	~2h	3–4x daily	No transfers — direct to Calella/Blanes
Private Transfer	€83–130	~1h15	24/7	Fixed price, door-to-door, flight monitoring
Shared Shuttle	~€14/pp	~1h45	Seasonal	Cheapest door-to-door — book 48h ahead
Metered Taxi	€110–120	~1h15	24/7	No booking needed — rank at arrivals
R2 Nord + R1 Train (via Sants)	€5.50–8.25	~2h	05:40–23:38	Cheapest option — single ticket, but trains often delayed
Metro L9 Sud	€5.90	~2.5h+	05:00–midnight	Slowest — skip it

Our Pick

Option 1: Aerobus + R1 Train

Runs from both T1 and T2 without needing the shuttle bus. Brilliant for daytime arrivals — but the last R1 train from Plaça Catalunya to Maresme leaves around 22:30, so this only works if you land before ~9pm.

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Take the Aerobus to Plaça Catalunya

A1 from Terminal 1 / A2 from Terminal 2
Stops: Plaça Espanya → Gran Via-Urgell → Plaça Universitat → Plaça Catalunya
Every 5 minutes (daytime) / every 20 minutes (after 1am)
Journey: 25–35 minutes
Price: €7.45 single / €12.85 return (children under 4 free)
Runs 24 hours, 365 days a year
Buy tickets online →

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Get the R1 train from Plaça Catalunya

Stay on the Aerobus until Plaça Catalunya (final stop) — the R1 Rodalies station is right there
Follow signs underground to the Rodalies platforms (regional trains)
Take the R1 direction Maçanet-Massanes

The Aerobus also stops at Plaça Espanya, but don’t get off there — Sants Estació is a 10-minute walk away, whereas Plaça Catalunya has the R1 directly underneath.

Note: T-Casual does NOT work on the Aerobus — you need a separate Aerobus ticket (€7.45) plus an R1 ticket (~€6 to Calella). Total: ~€13.50. The Aerobus itself runs 24/7, but the last R1 from Plaça Catalunya is around 22:30, so this route only works for daytime and early evening arrivals.

No Transfers

Option 2: Sagalés 603 Direct Bus

Direct bus from the airport to the main Maresme resort towns. No changes, no connections. Year-round service. If your town is on the route, this is the most logical choice — why go all the way to Barcelona centre and back out again?

Route, Prices & Times

Stop	Price	Journey	Note
Barcelona Airport T1	Departure		Platforms 10–12, ground floor
Barcelona Airport T2	Departure		Intercity bus area
Barcelona Estació del Nord	—	~40 min	City centre stop
Calella	€11.85	~2h	First coast stop
Pineda de Mar	~€11.85	~2h05
Santa Susanna	~€12.50	~2h10
Malgrat de Mar	~€13.00	~2h15
Blanes	€13.75	~2h30	Final stop

Detailed Bus Stops Along the Route

The 603 makes multiple stops within each town — useful if your hotel is closer to one end of town than the other. Here are the named stops in order (airport → coast):

Town	Bus stop name
Barcelona	Airport T1 — Platforms 10–12
	Airport T2 — Intercity bus area
	Estació del Nord (Rda. de St. Pere 21–23)
Bus joins the N-II / coast road
Calella	Ctra. N-II — Camping El Globo Rojo
	Ctra. N-II — Sindicat
	St. Jaume — Av. Vallderaure
	St. Jaume — Pl. de les Roses
	Passeig Marítim — CAP (stop 6340)
Pineda de Mar	Riera — Església de Sta. Maria
	Garbí — Lepant
	Garbí — Maresme — Veinat Poble Nou
	Ctra. Barcelona — Pl. Cornatigà
Santa Susanna	Av. del Mar — Av. Residencial Sta. Susanna
	Torrentó de Can Gelat — Marina
	Av. Barcelona — Ausias March
Malgrat de Mar	Av. Costa Brava — Enric Borràs
	Av. Costa Brava — CAP
	Av. Costa Brava — Piscines
Blanes	Av. Costa Brava — Veinat de St. Lluís
	Ctra. de Palafolls a Malgrat — Marineland
	Pl. de Catalunya — Sa Palomera
	Estació d’Autobusos (final stop)

Frequency: 3–4 departures per day (year-round), with some early-morning services targeting early flights
Where at the airport: Terminal 1, Platforms 10–12 (ground floor, outside arrivals)
Journey time: ~2 hours airport to Calella, ~2.5 hours to Blanes
Note: The 603 stops at Barcelona Estació del Nord but does not stop in Mataró — it goes direct from Barcelona to Calella
Tip: Check the timetable before your trip — with only 3–4 buses per day, you need to plan around the schedule. Times change twice yearly (summer/winter)

Sagalés Timetables & Booking

Option 3: Private Transfer or Taxi

The quickest and most comfortable option, especially for groups, families with luggage, or late-night arrivals when public transport stops running. Available 24/7 — the only option after ~22:30 when trains stop. Shared shuttles from €14/person, private sedans from €83, metered taxis ~€110–120.

Pre-Booked Transfers & Shuttles

Fixed price, driver waits at arrivals with a name board, flight monitoring if delayed. Cheaper than a metered taxi for longer distances to the Maresme coast.

Company	Type	To Calella	Time	24/7?	Key Feature
Terravision	Shared shuttle	~€14/person	~1h45	Seasonal	Cheapest option; shared minibus, book 48h ahead, Apr–Oct only
Chofix	Private sedan	from €83	~1h15	Yes	Best confirmed price; 14 vehicle types, WhatsApp coordination
Suntransfers	Private sedan	~€85–110	~1h15	Yes	UK-based, no booking fees, long-established
Solhop	Private sedan	~€104	~1h15	Yes	Pay on arrival (cash or card); 4.9/5 from 8,800+ reviews
Welcome Pickups	Private sedan	~€100–130	~1h15	Yes	Driver photo & number sent in advance; strong TripAdvisor reviews
ZoneTransfers	Private sedan	~€90–110	~1h15	Yes	All-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees; WhatsApp booking
Kiwitaxi	Private sedan	~€107–119	~1h15	Yes	Global marketplace; 12+ vehicle options from micro to minibus

Prices are for a standard sedan (up to 4 passengers) unless stated otherwise. All private transfers include meet & greet, flight monitoring and door-to-door service as standard. Verify final prices on each company’s website before booking.

Tip for groups: A private sedan (4 passengers) at €83 works out to ~€21 per person — only slightly more than the Sagalés bus, with door-to-door convenience.

Metered Taxi from the Airport

To Barcelona city centre: €35–45 (metered, not flat rate)
To Calella: ~€110–120 / To Blanes: ~€130–160
Journey: ~1h15 to Calella (door-to-door)
Airport supplement: +€4.50 (always applied)
Night rate (20:00–08:00, weekends, holidays): €1.62/km vs €1.32/km daytime
No luggage charge — bags in the boot are free
Card payment accepted in all Barcelona taxis

Taxi Prices to Every Maresme Town

Destination	Approx. Cost	Time
Airport → Montgat	~€40–50	~25 min
Airport → El Masnou	~€45–55	~30 min
Airport → Premià de Mar	~€50–65	~30 min
Airport → Vilassar de Mar	~€55–70	~35 min
Airport → Cabrera de Mar	~€60–75	~40 min
Airport → Mataró	~€75–90	~45 min
Airport → Arenys de Mar	~€85–100	~55 min
Airport → Calella	~€110–120	~1h15
Airport → Pineda de Mar	~€110–125	~1h15
Airport → Santa Susanna	~€115–130	~1h20
Airport → Malgrat de Mar	~€120–140	~1h20
Airport → Blanes	~€130–160	~1h30

Prices are approximate and vary with traffic, time of day and route taken. Night rate (~20:00–08:00) is higher. C-32 motorway tolls may apply on top.

Uber/Cabify: Being phased out in Barcelona. Use the FreeNow app instead (formerly MyTaxi) — it works with licensed Barcelona taxis.

Option 4: Airport Train (R2 Nord) + R1 Rodalies

The cheapest option from the airport. One single ticket covers the entire journey: take the R2 Nord to Sants Estació, then transfer to the R1 line. Rodalies trains are known for delays, so allow extra time.

1

Get to Terminal 2 train station

The train station is at Terminal 2 only (connected walkway from T2B)
If you arrive at T1: Take the free shuttle bus to T2 (every 6–11 minutes, runs 24/7, about 10–15 min)

2

Take the R2 Nord train to Sants Estació

Direction: Maçanet-Massanes or Sant Celoni (check platform display)
Runs every 30 minutes
Journey: ~19 minutes to Sants Estació
First train: 05:42 / Last train: 23:38

3

Transfer to the R1 Rodalies train at Sants Estació

At Sants Estació, follow signs to the R1 platform (same station, no need to exit)
Direction: Maçanet-Massanes or Blanes
Trains every 15–30 minutes
This takes you directly to every Maresme town (see full station list)
One ticket covers the whole journey — from €5.50 to Montgat up to €8.25 to Blanes

Heads up: Rodalies trains are notorious for delays and cancellations. Allow extra time, especially if you have a connection to make. The T-Casual card works on the R2 Nord (it does NOT work on the Metro L9 or Aerobus), so if you buy a multi-zone T-Casual, one trip covers the entire airport → Sants → R1 → Maresme journey.

Option 5: Metro L9 Sud

The metro serves both T1 and T2, but it does not go to the city centre directly. You must transfer at Zona Universitària to reach Plaça Catalunya — making it the slowest option at around 50 minutes just to the city, before you even get on the R1.

Price: €5.90 (special airport ticket — T-Casual does NOT work)
Hours: 05:00–midnight (24h on Saturdays, until 02:00 on Fridays)
Frequency: every 7 minutes

Our recommendation: Skip the metro. The Aerobus or Sagalés 603 are faster and more comfortable.

💡 Pro Tips

Staying in Calella, Pineda, Malgrat or Blanes? The Sagalés 603 direct bus is often the smartest choice — no transfers, straight from the airport.
Aerobus is great for daytime — leaves from both terminals, drops you at Plaça Catalunya with R1 right there. But useless after ~9pm as the last R1 to Maresme is around 22:30.
Rodalies delays are common — if you take the all-train route (R2+R1), build in extra time. Don’t rely on tight connections.
Arriving at T1? For the train, you need the free shuttle to T2 (add 10–15 min). If you want to skip the shuttle, take the Aerobus directly from T1.
Google Maps works for real-time Barcelona train schedules — very accurate.
Keep your ticket — you need it to exit through the barriers at your destination.
Groups of 3–4? A taxi split 4 ways can be cheaper per person than public transport.

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R1 Train Line — Every Town on the Coast

The R1 Rodalies line connects all Maresme towns to Barcelona and each other

R1 Stations, Times & Prices

The R1 runs from Plaça Catalunya and Sants Estació to every Maresme town. From the airport, add ~25 min (Aerobus to Pl. Catalunya) or ~19 min (R2 Nord to Sants).

All R1 Stations — Times & Prices from Pl. Catalunya & Airport

Town	Zone	From Pl. CatalunyaPl. Cat.	From AirportAirport	From Airport (R2+R1)Airport
Montgat	2E	~22 min	~52 min	€5.50
El Masnou	2E	~27 min	~57 min	€5.50
Premià de Mar	2E	~33 min	~63 min	€5.50
Vilassar de Mar	2E	~36 min	~66 min	€5.50
Cabrera de Mar	3E	~38 min	~68 min	€5.50
Mataró	3E	~43 min	~73 min	€5.50
S.A. de Llavaneres	3E	~47 min	~77 min	€5.50
Caldes d’Estrac	3E	~50 min	~80 min	€5.50
Arenys de Mar	4H	~53 min	~83 min	€5.50
Canet de Mar	4H	~57 min	~87 min	€5.50
Sant Pol de Mar	4H	~63 min	~93 min	€6.60
Calella	4H	~68 min	~98 min	€6.60
Pineda de Mar	4H	~71 min	~101 min	€6.60
Santa Susanna	5H	~74 min	~104 min	€6.60
Malgrat de Mar	5H	~78 min	~108 min	€6.60
Blanes	5H	~83 min	~113 min	€8.25

Times are approximate. “From Airport” adds ~30 min for the R2 Nord connection via Sants Estació. Train prices are for a single ticket covering the entire airport → Sants → R1 journey. If using the Aerobus (€7.45) to Pl. Catalunya instead, you need a separate R1 ticket. Check Rodalies website for live schedules.

Towns Without a Train Station

Tiana — Nearest station: Montgat. Take TUSGSAL bus B29 or B35 (~10 min)
Sant Vicenç de Montalt — Nearest station: Caldes d’Estrac (9 min walk). Also Moventis bus C-21 from Mataró
Lloret de Mar — No train at all. Take R1 to Blanes, then Pujol bus to Lloret (every 30 min, 20 min). Or use the Terravision shuttle direct from the airport.

R1 Schedule

To Mataró: Every 6–10 minutes (peak/off-peak)
To Calella: Every 15–30 minutes
To Blanes: Every 30 minutes
First train from El Clot to Calella: ~05:20
Last train from El Clot to Calella: ~22:30
Times vary slightly by day — always check the live schedule below before travelling.

Check Live R1 Schedules

💡 Tips for Train Travel

Buy tickets from machines — they accept cards and have an English option
Keep your ticket — you need it to exit through the barriers
Sit on the right side (heading north from Barcelona) for sea views on parts of the journey
Don’t miss the last train — after ~22:30, a taxi back from Barcelona to Calella costs ~€100+
Between Maresme towns: the R1 takes just 3–5 minutes per stop — easy for visiting neighbouring towns

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Tickets & Travel Cards

Which ticket saves you the most money

T-Casual (10-Trip Card)

The T-Casual is a 10-trip integrated card that works on trains (including the airport R2 Nord), buses and metro. One trip allows transfers within 75 minutes (+15 min per extra zone). Personal and non-transferable.

Zones	Price (10 trips)	Per trip	Covers
2 zones	€25.50	€2.55	Airport + Montgat to Vilassar de Mar
3 zones	€34.70	€3.47	Airport + up to Mataró / Caldes d’Estrac
4 zones	€44.65	€4.47	Airport + up to Calella / Pineda de Mar
5 zones	€51.20	€5.12	Airport + up to Blanes / Malgrat de Mar

Where T-Casual works and doesn’t work:

✔ R2 Nord airport train (Rodalies)
✔ R1 Rodalies to all Maresme towns
✔ Barcelona metro, bus and tram
✔ N17/N18 night buses
✘ Metro L9 airport stations
✘ Aerobus
✘ Sagalés 603 direct bus

Hola Barcelona Travel Card

Unlimited travel on metro (including airport L9), buses, tram and Rodalies trains. Good value if you’re making several trips to Barcelona from the coast.

Duration	Price
2 days	€18.70
3 days	€27.30
4 days	€35.60
5 days	€43.60

Includes the airport metro L9 (which T-Casual doesn’t cover). Buy at holabarcelona.com.

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Getting Around Maresme

Local buses, taxis and getting between towns

Local Buses

For most trips between Maresme towns, the R1 train is easiest. Buses are useful for reaching inland towns or places without a train station.

Main Operators

Moventis (Sagalés) — Main interurban operator for Maresme. Lines include E11 (Barcelona–Mataró express), C-21 (Mataró–Sant Vicenç de Montalt), C-22 (coastal/inland)
TUSGSAL — Southern Maresme (Badalona, Montgat, Tiana area). Lines B29/B35 connect Tiana to Montgat station
Pujol (Autocars Pujol) — Blanes to Lloret de Mar to Tossa de Mar (every 30 min, ~20 min journey, ~€2–3)

Night bus: The N82 runs along the coast at night. Check Moventis for the current schedule.

Local Taxis (Between Towns)

Each Maresme town has local taxi services. You’ll usually find them at the train station or call for a pickup. Short hops between neighbouring towns are inexpensive (€8–15).

Tipping: Not expected in Spain. Rounding up is appreciated.
Card payment: Accepted in most taxis, but carry some cash as a backup in smaller towns.

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Arriving at Night? Your Options After Midnight

Many budget flights arrive late — here’s how to get to Maresme

The problem: R1 trains to Maresme stop around 22:30. The R2 Nord airport train stops at 23:38. If your flight lands after 11pm, public transport to the coast is not available.

What Still Runs After Midnight

Transport	Last Service	To Maresme?
Aerobus	Runs 24/7 (every 20 min after 1am)	To Plaça Catalunya only — no onward Maresme connection
N17 / N18 Night Bus	~22:00–05:00, every 20 min	To Plaça Catalunya only (€2.90, T-Casual valid)
Metro L9 (Fridays)	Until 02:00	To Zona Universitària only — no Maresme
Metro L9 (Saturdays)	Runs all night	To Zona Universitària only — no Maresme
Taxi	24/7	Yes — ~€114 to Calella (metered, night rate)
Pre-booked transfer	24/7	Yes — from ~€83 to Calella (fixed price)

Our Recommendation for Late Arrivals

If your flight arrives after 10pm and you’re heading to the Maresme coast, pre-book a private transfer. It’s cheaper than a metered taxi, the driver monitors your flight for delays, and you get dropped at your hotel door. See Option 3: Private Transfer or Taxi above for recommended companies and prices.

Alternatively, if you’re on a tight budget: take the Aerobus to Plaça Catalunya (€7.45), stay overnight nearby, and catch the first R1 train from Plaça Catalunya at ~05:30 the next morning.

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