Q: Is it worth to order a private transfer to take me from the airport to my hotel or it is more profitable to go by a public bus?

A: The answer depends on your exact needs. Of course, the bus is much cheaper than private transfer. Furthermore, public buses are available also at night. During the day you need to get on bus nr. 46 in order to get from El Prat to the city. At night you need to wait for a night bus: N16 in case of T2 and N17 in case of T1 (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona).

However, note that buses of TMB do not go to the two small airports near Barcelona. There are buses arriving from Girona/Costa Brava airport and from Reus airport to the city center, but these are operated by private companies which means higher prices than in case of public buses.

Additionally, together with train, public bus can be considered to be the slowest option to arrive from El Prat to Barcelona (for additional information – Trains From Barcelona Airport). Due to the numerous stops and the heavy traffic, the approximate duration of the journey by bus is around 40 minutes (for additional information – Stops of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer). Moreover, it is less convenient than a private transfer vehicle, it is often overcrowded and if you have large luggage it can be problematic to travel by a public bus.

If you have mobility problems and need to use a wheelchair, private transfer can be particularly advantageous for you. Most of the companies provide accessible cars and these are not more expensive than regular vehicles. Moreover there are companies who are dedicating their services to disabled travelers. Public buses in Barcelona are wheelchair-friendly too but in many cases you cannot arrive directly to your hotel by them (for additional information – Accessibility of Barcelona Airport Private Transfer and Accessibility in Barcelona).

Barcelona airport private transfer is also useful for those whose hotel is situated in a less central district of the city since these areas are less approachable by public transportation (for additional information – Hotels in Barcelona).

Therefore, if you are in a hurry, have large luggage and you have enough budget to pay for it – we suggest to order a private transfer. It is fast, direct, and convenient. Moreover, the knowledge and experience of local drivers makes it possible to reduce the effects of the heavy traffic.

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