You've just landed at Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) and need to get to Sabadell or Sant Quirze del Vallès. You have three options: private taxi, train, or bus. This guide breaks down each one honestly so you can choose what works best for your situation.
✈️ Short answer: A private taxi is the most practical option for most travellers — especially families, those with luggage, or anyone arriving late at night. The train is cheaper but involves two changes and takes over an hour. The bus doesn't go directly.
Option 1 — Private Taxi (Recommended)
A licensed private taxi from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Sabadell costs €80 fixed price for the whole vehicle (up to 4 passengers). The price is agreed before you travel — no meter running, no surprises.
What's included
- Door-to-door service — picked up at arrivals, dropped at your exact address
- Flight tracking — your driver monitors your flight and adjusts if it's delayed
- Luggage — no extra charge regardless of how many bags
- English-speaking driver
- Premium vehicle: Tesla Model 3, Lexus or Toyota
- Payment by cash, card, Bizum or PayPal
Journey time
Around 35 minutes direct on the C-58 motorway in normal traffic. No changes, no waiting for connections.
How to book
Book via WhatsApp at +34 663 623 047 or through the booking form on this page. We recommend booking at least a few hours before your flight lands.
Option 2 — Train (Cheapest)
The train from Barcelona Airport to Sabadell requires two changes and takes between 60 and 90 minutes depending on connections.
Route
- Take the Aerobus or Airport Metro to Barcelona Sants station
- From Sants, take Rodalies R4 line towards Manresa
- Get off at Sabadell Nord or Sabadell Centre
Cost
Approximately €5–8 per person depending on the zone. Cheap if you're travelling solo with light luggage.
Downsides
- Two changes with heavy luggage is genuinely difficult
- Services run less frequently late at night
- Drops you at a station, not your door
- If your flight is delayed you may miss your connection
Option 3 — Bus
There is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport to Sabadell. You would need to take the Aerobus to central Barcelona and then a separate bus or train to Sabadell. Not practical for most travellers.
Comparison
| Option | Cost | Time | Changes | Door-to-door |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Taxi | €80 (vehicle) | ~35 min | 0 | ✅ Yes |
| Train | €5–8 /person | 60–90 min | 2 | ❌ No |
| Bus | €5–10 /person | 90–120 min | 2+ | ❌ No |
When is a taxi worth it?
- Travelling with family or a group — split between 3–4 people, the taxi is comparable in price to the train
- Late-night or early-morning arrivals — trains run less frequently or not at all
- Heavy luggage — navigating Sants with large suitcases is exhausting
- Direct address delivery — especially if you're staying outside Sabadell centre
- Delayed flights — your driver tracks the flight and waits, trains don't
What about Girona and Reus airports?
If you're flying into Girona Airport (GRO) — common with Ryanair — the transfer to Sabadell costs €145–180 and takes around 1h 20min. There is no practical public transport option for this route.
From Reus Airport (REU), the transfer costs €165–195 and takes around 1h 40min.
Getting to Sant Quirze del Vallès
We also cover transfers to and from Sant Quirze del Vallès, which is a few minutes from Sabadell. Same fixed prices apply — just mention Sant Quirze when booking.
🚕 Ready to book? Send us a WhatsApp message at +34 663 623 047 with your flight number, arrival time and destination address. We'll confirm the price and pick you up from arrivals.