Just in 112 km away from busy Barcelona, there is a cosy resort town with white sandy beaches, mild climate and beautiful sea and it’s named Salou. Here is a popular entertainment complex "Port Aventura", there are many local restaurants with delicious Spanish cuisine, as well as entertainment places for the whole family and kids. You can get from Barcelona El Prat airport to the city of Salou in 4 ways: rented car, train, bus, private airport taxi.
Car rental at Barcelona El Prat Airport
There are such rental companies in Terminal 2: Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Solmar. The average cost of car rental per day can vary from 30-40 €. The price increases from the vehicle class you choose. Basic car insurance is included in the price. Additionally, you have to leave a deposit (it is blocked on the credit card). For individuals under 21 old who has a year of driving experience and an international category B license can rent a car and drive from Barcelona Airport directly to the city of Salou. Choose and reserve your car in advance through the official Barcelona airport website in order to avoid queues and miss the best car. We recommend comparing prices in advance and looking for the best deals. The office hours of the rental companies: from 7 am to midnight. Opening hours are subject to change.
Barcelona El Prat Airport - Salou by train
There are no direct train from Barcelona Airport to Salou, but still there is a way to get to your final destination. At the Barcelona Airport train station, wait for the train to Sants: R2 Nord, which runs about 1 time every 30 min. The journey will take about 25 minutes. Then change the train to any RENFE train to Salou. Tickets cost 8-10 €. The journey lasts 1.5 hours. The exact timetable of all trains is available here.
Travel Tip: tickets for long-distance flights are quite expensive. For budget travel we recommend choosing suburban trains.
How to get from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Salou by bus?
Fortunately, there is a direct bus running from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Salou by the Plana bus company. The bus leaves every 1-2 hours. The bus stop is located at the exit from the first terminal of Barcelona airport. Bus schedule is from 7:15 to 23:15.
Check Plana's buses official website in advance for fares and timetables. The schedule price depending on the season, day of the week.
Airport taxi at Barcelona El Prat Airport
Do you want to enjoy your ride in a stress-free journey? A private airport transfer https://atobtransfer.com/spain/ from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Salou city is the best solution for a comfortable way of travel. AtoB Transfer https://atobtransfer.com/spain/taxi-from-barcelona-airport-to-city-centre/ offers fixed airport taxi prices, a large selection of car-classes, and a convenient online booking platform. To order an AtoB transfer, select a car, fill out a simple form, proceed with online payment and receive a confirmation email with instructions on the meeting point. Free cancellation and changes are valid 12 hours before arrival.
Here are some benefits of a private airport transfer from Barcelona airport to Salou:
- A selection of cars of various price categories - from economy to business class
- Meeting at the arrivals area - your personal driver will be waiting for you with a nameplate
- English-speaking Help Centre 24/7
- Complimentary 1-hour waiting time upon flight arrival to Barcelona airport.
FAQ
How many far is El Prat airport to Salou?
The distance from Barcelona airport to Salou is around 100 km, it takes approximately 1h10 min.
How much is a taxi from Barcelona Airport to Salou?
A taxi from Barcelona airport to Salou cost around 138 euros.
Can I reschedule my booking?
Yes, you can do this through the AtoB service website or by contacting the call centre.