Sure, the 101 km trip from Reus airport to Barcelona doesn’t look all that great on paper.
That said, if you’ve lived in a big city like London or New York a 90 minute airport trip is the rule rather than the exception – and the ‘dreaded’ Reus Barcelona transfer won’t be all that bad.
Let’s figure out how to travel from Reus Airport to Barcelona city centre.
How to Get from Reus Airport to Barcelona City Centre
Reus Airport to Barcelona Private Transfer – Fastest Way to Get from Reus Airport to Barcelona
Want a quick trip with zero hassle? The easiest thing to do is book a private transfer service from Reus Airport to Barcelona that’ll bring you right to your hotel.
I suggest grabbing a quote on the Suntransfer website for the best prices. Trustpilot, Tripadvisor, and Reviews.co.uk have them ranked as one of the most reliable transfer services in the world.
Basic Reus transfer services to Barcelona start from €267.00 for rides up to four passengers (from €66.75 pp).
Travelling in a group? They also have van transfers to Barcelona starting at €290.00 – with up to seven passengers included it ends up being around €40.00 per person.
Visiting Barcelona with Kids? Suntransfer also has car seats available.
Bus from Reus Airport to Barcelona – Cheapest Way to Get to Barcelona from Reus Airport Direct
The Reus Airport Barcelona bus (aka the ‘Ryanair bus’) is found right outside the arrivals gate.
Reus Airport to Barcelona bus tickets cannot be bought online so look for the Monbus sign in the terminal – you’ll be able to grab your tickets at their ticket office or on board the bus.
Buses are timed to leave with arrivals: check the Monbus website.
Journey time: 90 minutes.
Ticket prices: €17.20 (€34.40 return).
The bus arrives at Barcelona Sants station and from here it’s an easy Barcelona metro or Barcelona taxi to your lodging.
There’s also a stop at Maria Cristina metro station so if your hotel or hostel is on the green line you should get off there.
Related: Plan the Perfect Barcelona Itinerary
Reus Airport to Barcelona Train – Best for a Visit to Reus
First off, I need to mention there is no direct train between Reus Airport and Barcelona.
This Barcelona Reus airport to city centre option is only good for people who want/need to go through Reus first. You could visit the brilliant Gaudi Centre, for example.
Train via Bus
To get from Reus Airport to Reus train station take the number 50 bus outside the terminal (every 20 minutes between 8:00 and 20:05) – from here you’re free to explore the city before your train to Barcelona Sants.
Journey time: 1 hour 43 minutes up to 2 hours.
Single ticket: €3.00 (bus 50) + €9.55 (train) = €12.55.
Return ticket: €6.00 (bus 50) + €19.10 (train) = €25.10.
Trains leave once or twice an hour but make sure you check the Reus train schedule first.
Reus Airport to Barcelona Taxi – Price for Speed
A list of Reus transfers to Barcelona wouldn’t be complete without taxis. Of course, I’m not putting taxis up front since Reus is an extremely small airport with a tiny taxi stand.
If you’re banking on just grabbing one outside, you could be waiting a while.
The 106 km journey from Reus airport to Plaça de Catalunya in optimal traffic conditions takes 78 minutes but expect it to take a bit longer during peak periods. Again, the taxi stand is just outside arrivals.
Make sure to talk to the driver about baggage and night surcharges to avoid nasty surprises, though the official blue-striped taxis won’t rip you off and comfortably fit 4 people with luggage.
Price: €170.00-€220.00.
How to Get from Barcelona City Centre to Reus Airport
Barcelona to Reus Airport Private Transfer – Fastest Way to Get to Reus Airport from Barcelona
If you’re travelling with a group of 5 or more people it’s a wise choice to book a private transfer service that will take you from the terminal to your accommodation.
As mentioned, I suggest grabbing a quote on the Suntransfer website for the best prices.
An example: the cost of a transfer from central Barcelona to Reus airport and vice versa can cost around €40.00 pp if you’ve got a group.
Suntransfer also has car seats for kids up to 4.
Barcelona to Reus Airport Bus – Cheapest Way to Get to Reus Airport from Barcelona
To grab your Reus bus from Barcelona head to Sants bus station. It’s right by Barcelona Sants train station so you can get to your bus by metro: the green line (L3) and blue line (L5) stop here.
Buy your tickets at the Monbus at Sants Station (no online purchase).
When exiting Sants take a right if you’re on the Mcdonald’s side or a left at the main entrance (a big square with the Torre Catalunya) and walk about 50 metres for the Barcelona Reus bus. Allow about 30 minutes to get to Sants from anywhere central.
Journey time: 90 minutes.
Ticket prices: €17.30 (€34.40 return).
Departure schedules can be found on the Monbus website.
Barcelona to Reus Airport Train – Best for a Stopover in Reus City Centre
Again, this is not optimal as it takes at least 30 minutes longer than the bus journey, but if you’re looking to visit Reus first before your flight this is a great option.
Take the RENFE train that runs twice an hour from Barcelona Sants to Reus train station. From here you can take bus number 50 to Reus Airport or take a taxi (€20.00).
Journey time: Over 2 hours.
Single ticket: €3.00 (bus 50) + €9.55 (train) = €12.55.
Return ticket: €6.00 (bus 50) + €19.10 (train) = €25.10.
Train schedules can be found here.
Barcelona to Reus Airport Taxi – Speed and Convenience
This is a great Barcelona city centre to Reus Airport option if you’re looking to get in quick without splurging on the private transfer.
The taxi from Barcelona to Reus Airport is over 100 km so don’t expect it to be cheap, but you can save €10.00-€20.00 already by calling your taxi to a south eastern part of the city.
If you’ve got rides left on the best Barcelona discount transport passes why not take a trip south and grab your taxi from a place like l’Hospitalet (home of the famous Camp Nou Stadium) or El Prat?
Journey time: 75-100 minutes.
Price: €180.00-€220.00.
Related: Best Things to Do in Barcelona
Reus Airport to Barcelona General Information
This up and coming airport serves nearly 2 million passengers a year, the majority which are sunseekers from northern European cities like London, Manchester, Dublin, Birmingham, Edinburgh and more.
It’s about 8 km away from Tarragona and striking distance to beach resorts like Salou and Cambrils. It’s also super close to one of Europe’s largest theme parks PortAventura.
The city of 104,000 is famous for being the birthplace of wonder architect Antoni Gaudi.
Today it’s an important wine producer and rock-climbing spot.
🚌 Planning a big Barcelona trip? Make sure you know how to get around Barcelona on public transport.
Reus Airport to Barcelona FAQ
How to get from Reus airport to Barcelona?
To get from Reus airport to Barcelona city centre there are four options:
- Private transfer (from €267.00, 75 minutes, private driver with sign/luggage help, up to seven passengers)
- Taxi (from €180.00, 75 minutes, up to four passengers)
- Bus (from €16.00, 90 minutes, up to four passengers)
- Train (via Reus city centre, two hours, about €14.00)
How far is it from Reus airport to Barcelona city centre?
Reus airport is about 105 kilometers from Barcelona city centre. The average drive should take around 75 minutes in optimal traffic conditions.
How much is a taxi from Reus airport to Barcelona?
Taxis between Reus airport and Barcelona start at about €180.00 and can push €220.00 depending on traffic, luggage stowed, holiday premiums etc.
How easy is Reus Airport to Barcelona?
Compared to the main Barcelona Airport (El Prat), Reus airport is less convenient as you’re looking at almost three times the travel time under optimal conditions. For this reason it’s recommended to get a private transfer or taxi, though expect to pay a premium for it.
Still Wondering How to Get to Barcelona from Reus Airport?
If you’ve still got the Reus Barcelona transfer blues make sure you get after me with your flight times, Barcelona hotel location, and any worries you have in the comments below.
Also – if you’ve already made the trip and have any tips on how to make your trip from Barcelona Reus Airport to the city centre any easier I would greatly appreciate it as I’m always trying to improve the blog.
Happy travels 🙂
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April 13, 2025 at 3:26 pmHi, Do you know what time the buses into Barcelona will be running on Sunday 20th April 25? We Arrive at 11:35am Thanks Jess
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April 14, 2025 at 3:44 pm
Team MemberAshHi Jess, Not to worry - bus departures are timed with the arrival of flights so there will be one timed with your 11:35 arrival. Cheers,-
April 18, 2025 at 12:30 pmThank you!
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January 31, 2025 at 1:56 pmHi, we hope to arrive on 11.25am flight into Reus on Sunday 20th April. It seems there is only one bus scheduled for 5.10pm that evening and taking 2 hrs 20 mins to reach Sants station (and also for the day before??) Does this seem correct? Surely there are more buses at this time of the year?
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February 3, 2025 at 8:39 pm Team MemberAshHi Lorna, Doesn't seem correct especially given it's basically the start of tourist season. They're usually quite lazy in updating the hours in low season, and as far as I know there should be at least one bus scheduled per flight - that said, I expect there to be an update on their site (probably in March, haha) to reflect this. I'd check back then! Cheers,
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May 30, 2024 at 9:07 pmHi I was thinking of booking a flight to bareclona (Reus) what are the best options for travel into city centre?
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June 1, 2024 at 11:52 pm Team MemberAshHi Leah, The best option to get to the city centre, other than booking a private transfer which is quite expensive, is the bus - it's direct and they correspond with every flight so it's the least amount of hassle. Cheers,
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May 8, 2024 at 10:29 amI'm arriving at Reus early in the morning on may 15th. My lodging is in Barceloneta. Would it perhaps be advisable to take a taxi to the Reus trainstation and take the train to barca centre from there? I would love to avoid the spanish metro system if possible
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May 13, 2024 at 4:40 am Team MemberAshHi Vinnie, That's certainly an option but keep in mind the train to Barcelona won't leave you near Barceloneta. You'll have to take another taxi from Placa Catalunya to get there. Whether you did it this way or with the bus, it'll be needed. I don't see why you'd do this extra step though, unless you wanted to visit Reus - because with buses leaving timed with flight arrivals it's the best option. Cheers,
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March 19, 2024 at 6:38 pmIm arriving in reus airport on sunday the 11th of august and going to barcelo sants, r there any buses or train going on that sunday.
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March 23, 2024 at 9:32 am Team MemberAshHi Simon, There are always buses to correspond with arriving flights... that said, it's a bit too early for the August/high season schedule so I'd check back (link above) closer to the time. Cheers,
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October 5, 2023 at 7:29 amHi ash I’m arriving at Reus on Friday 13th at 10:20 would I be able to catch a bus to Barcelona? I can see the timetable you have on is for 2022.
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October 5, 2023 at 7:34 pm Team MemberAshHi Tom, Apologies for this. I've just updated the bus info. If you click the link to the Monbus website you'll see there's a bus at 11:30 so you should be fine :) Cheers,
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September 19, 2023 at 8:34 pmHi Ash, our group of 3 adults land at Reus airport with Ryanair @ 17.30 on Thursday 05 Oct, do you think there would be a “Ryanair Bus” at that time?
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July 16, 2023 at 10:28 pmHi Ash, Our flight from Reus is on Wednesday the 19th and leaving at 9am, what is the best option (I will be coming from Barcelona) Cheers.
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July 18, 2023 at 4:38 am Team MemberAshHi Chris, The earliest bus is 7:45 am so unfortunately buses are out of the question. You'll need to get the regional train from Barcelona Sants at 6:30 am and then get the shuttle (or taxi) from the Reus train station. Keep in mind though that I am merely relaying what I'm reading on the Spanish train website. I would definitely go to the train station the day/night before just to confirm the time of this train. Can never be too sure - I have seen conflicting info online in the past. Cheers,
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July 16, 2023 at 8:19 amWe are leaving Barcelona next Sunday and have a flight out of Reus departing at 18:45 what bus would you recommend please?
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July 18, 2023 at 4:29 am Team MemberAshHi Pat, The 14:30 bus will get you there in plenty of time:) Cheers,
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July 6, 2023 at 9:58 amHi Ash, I'm arriving into Reus at 16.20 on 15th July 23. There are 3 of us wanting to get to Sitges. Seems not much goes there except taxis. Do we have any other options to get to our hotel in Sitges.
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July 9, 2023 at 3:37 pm Team MemberAshHi Bev, Unfortunately all the mass transit goes to Barcelona and Sitges is kind of left behind. You're looking at taking the bus into Barcelona Sants then taking a train to Sitges (it won't be too late for that, there are always trains running) or simply getting a taxi or private transfer. Cheers,
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