English Badalona
A coastal city next to Barcelona, known for its aniseed tradition and basketball.
≈ 30 min View transfer →
Barcelona Airport BCN → Canet de Mar
Barcelona Airport to Canet de Mar: private transfer with a fixed vehicle price
Travel directly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Canet de Mar on the Maresme coast. The journey is around 60 km and normally takes approximately 45–50 minutes, depending on traffic and your exact destination. Private transfers start from €85 for 1–4 passengers and from €105 for 5–8 passengers.
from €85 1–4 passengers
from €105 5–8 passengers
≈ 60 km along the Maresme coast
≈ 45–50 min depending on traffic and destination
What to expect when you arrive at Barcelona Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport has two separate terminals, T1 and T2. Your booking includes the terminal information needed to arrange the collection point, so the driver can meet you at the correct part of the airport.
- Provide your flight number and terminal when booking The driver can follow the flight status and adjust the collection time if your flight arrives earlier or later than scheduled, without you needing to call.
- Meet your driver in the arrivals area The service includes meet & greet with a welcome sign. The exact meeting point within your terminal is confirmed with the booking, avoiding an unnecessary transfer between T1 and T2.
- Allow time for arrival formalities A courtesy waiting period is provided so you have time to go through airport controls and collect your luggage. The specific conditions are stated in your booking confirmation.
The route from Barcelona Airport to Canet de Mar
Canet de Mar lies north of Barcelona on the Maresme coast, beyond Arenys de Mar. The quickest route normally uses the C-32 Maresme motorway, which is a toll road. The alternative is the N-II, which follows the coast more closely but takes longer as it passes through the coastal towns. The driver selects the most suitable route for the time of travel, while the transfer price remains fixed per vehicle.
Canet de Mar is more than a coastal stop
Canet de Mar has a distinctive connection with Catalan Modernisme and the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, whose work includes the Palau de la Música. In 1910 he remodelled the Castell de Santa Florentina, located outside the main town among pine trees. The castle later appeared as Horn Hill, the seat of House Tarly, in Game of Thrones. Today it is used for events, operates as a museum and hosts a classical music festival in summer. If the castle is your destination, particularly for a wedding, concert or visit, mention it when booking because it is some distance from the town centre.
Transfers for festivals, weddings and larger groups
Canet de Mar can experience particularly high demand during major events. Canet Rock brings thousands of people together for a single day, while the Castell de Santa Florentina hosts weddings, concerts and other events that can involve groups travelling from Barcelona Airport. The vehicle category can be matched to the size of your party, from a minivan for a family with luggage to a minibus or bus when a larger group wants to travel together.
Planning a group transfer
For larger groups travelling to a wedding, festival or excursion, see minibus and bus hire with driver in Barcelona. To review the available vehicle categories, see the Zonetransfers fleet.
Can you reach Canet by train from Barcelona Airport?
Canet de Mar is served by the R1 Rodalies railway line, which runs along the coast and connects with Barcelona. It can be practical when travelling light from the city, but the R1 does not serve Barcelona Airport directly. From El Prat, you first need to reach a Barcelona railway station and then change to the R1. A direct private transfer avoids that additional journey and interchange, particularly when travelling with luggage, as a group, at night, or when your destination is outside the town centre.
Canet de Mar transfer questions
Can the driver take me directly to Castell de Santa Florentina?
Yes. The castle is outside Canet de Mar, among pine trees and away from the main town centre. Give the castle as your destination when booking, especially for a wedding, concert or visit, so the driver can use the appropriate access point and allow for the journey from the airport.
Can I book a return transfer for Canet Rock?
Yes. For high-attendance days such as Canet Rock, advance booking is advisable. Groups can use a minivan or minibus, with airport collection and the return journey coordinated. Traffic is heavier on these dates and temporary access restrictions may apply around the event venue.
Does the R1 train run from Barcelona Airport to Canet de Mar?
No. The R1 serves Canet de Mar and connects the town with Barcelona, but it does not run directly from Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Travellers arriving at the airport therefore need to reach a Barcelona station before changing to the R1.
Is this a taxi with a meter?
No. This is a private transfer with a chauffeur-driven vehicle (VTC), rather than a metered taxi. The price is fixed per vehicle and journey, is known when you book and does not have additional charges on arrival. The vehicle category can be selected according to the number of passengers and luggage.
Can the €85 reference price be used for other Maresme towns?
The reference price is for Canet de Mar. Arenys de Mar, Sant Pol, Calella and Mataró are separate destinations, with different routes and prices. Give the exact municipality and address when enquiring so the correct fare can be established.
Other Barcelona Airport destinations
Canet de Mar is one of several destinations served from Barcelona-El Prat. If your final destination is elsewhere in Barcelona, the Vallès or central Catalonia, these routes may be relevant.
Granollers
The capital of Vallès Oriental, with its historic market.
≈ 40 min View transfer →
Sabadell
One of the Vallès area's major cities, with an industrial and commercial heritage.
≈ 35 min View transfer →
Terrassa
Known for its industrial Modernisme and former factories now converted into museums.
≈ 40 min View transfer →
Sant Cugat del Vallès
Home to a Romanesque monastery and a well-established residential setting.
≈ 30 min View transfer →
Mollet del Vallès
An important Vallès junction on routes towards the interior and the Pyrenees.
≈ 35 min View transfer →
Vic
Famous for its large arcaded square and traditional cured meats.
≈ 1 h 05 View transfer →
Montserrat
The iconic mountain and monastery, a major excursion destination near Barcelona.
≈ 1 h View transfer →
Caldes de Montbui
Known for its Roman thermal baths and spa tradition in the Vallès.
≈ 45 min View transfer →
Manresa
Home to La Cova de Sant Ignasi and the Seu, in central Catalonia.
≈ 1 h View transfer →
Other private transport services in Barcelona
Arrange your private transfer to Canet de Mar
Tell us whether you are travelling to central Canet de Mar, the beach, Castell de Santa Florentina or an event such as a wedding or festival. Include your flight number and passenger count so the appropriate vehicle can be arranged, including a minibus for larger groups, with the fixed price confirmed before you book.