EL PRAT AIRPORT to CIUTAT VELLA
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, Melia Platinum, SIXT Platinum, Accor Silver, Lufthansa FTL
Posts: 381
There's a regular airport shuttle bus going from El Prat airport to Placa Catalunya, which you can take. From there you can take the L3 metro (green line) to Liceu (one station).
#3
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Copenhagen
Programs: TK*G, Delta Gold
Posts: 384
There is also a Cercanias train to Sants from one of terminals (and a complimentary bus service between the two terminals). Cost is something around 2-3EUR one-way and in Sants you change to the Metro (additional ticket required). Note that the Cercanias machine does not offer proper English translation due to a bug, "ida" is one-way, "ida y vuelta" is roundtrip fare. For the Metro a T-10 might be good, it's a ticket for 10 trips within the central region.
#4
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newport, RI USA
Posts: 110
Take a cab
I assume you're going to the port to embark on a cruise, if so taking the subway to the stop nearest the port will leave a looooo---ong walk to you ship with your luggage in tow. I suggest taking a cab from the airport directly to the ship. There will probably be many others waiting for their luggage at the airport who are going to the port/ship also, so just share the ride with another couple.