The train that will run directly to the two terminals at Barcelona-El Prat Airport is already undergoing test runs. The R-Aeroport, a new rail line that is not an extension of the metro, has begun running through the tunnel that will connect the terminals to the city center. The opening date remains unconfirmed.
FGC and Alstom previously announced that the service would begin between late 2026 and early 2027. We are already within that timeframe, but the information on the testing does not specify a start date. It’s best not to plan a trip counting on it until an official date is announced.
What’s changing for travelers heading to the airport
The R-Aeroport runs 5.2 km, 4.3 km of which are underground, and branches off from the current Barcelona-Vilanova line. It will have two new underground stations—one per terminal—and both will be barrier-free.
The T2 station will connect to Metro Line L9. Passengers arriving on that line will be able to transfer without leaving the terminal.
Key details, as currently planned:
- Frequency: one train every 15 minutes to each terminal, twice as often as now.
- Rolling stock: 10 new trains manufactured by Alstom.
- Stations: two underground stations, one at T1 and another at T2.
- Connection: T2 will have a connection to Line 9.
The Rodalies station at T2: Countdown Underway
The opening will have an impact on those who use the current train service. The Rodalies station at Terminal 2, which has been in operation since 1975, will close once the new underground tracks take over the service. For now, there is no closure date.
Nor have the fares for the new line or the final schedule been detailed yet. Until they are confirmed, the most practical approach is to continue using the current connections to the airport and check the official FGC and Rodalies channels before each trip.
