English The Barcelona–Vic corridor
The C-17 follows the inland Vallès corridor and reaches Granollers before continuing towards La Garriga, Vic and Puigcerdà.
Barcelona-El Prat → Vallès Oriental
Barcelona Airport to Granollers Private Transfer
Travel approximately 47 km from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to the capital of Vallès Oriental. ZoneTransfers quotes a reference journey time of around 40 minutes, although the final route varies according to the part of Granollers you are travelling to. The city has three railway stations and several access routes serving the centre, northern and southern areas, Palou and business districts. Prices start from 61 €.
≈ 47 km reference distance
40–50 min estimated journey time
3 stations railway network
C-17 / AP-7 main routes
Getting from Barcelona Airport to Granollers
Granollers sits at the meeting point of several major routes linking Barcelona with Girona, Vic, Mataró and the wider Vallès. The AP-7, C-17, C-60 and C-352 all play a role in reaching different parts of the municipality, so the most appropriate access depends on the final address.
The Mediterranean motorway
The AP-7 links Granollers with Barcelona, Girona and other major transport hubs. The relevant exit depends on the specific area of the municipality.
Direct connection with Mataró
The C-60 links Granollers with the Maresme coast, making the city an important connection between inland Vallès and the Mediterranean.
Ronda Nord and Ronda Sud can change the approach
The C-352 distributes traffic around the urban area. For an address on the outskirts or in a business district, using one of the ring roads can avoid an unnecessary journey through the city centre.
Which Granollers railway station are you travelling to?
Granollers has three railway stations within the municipality. They serve different corridors and parts of the urban area, so a station name should be specified when arranging a pickup or drop-off.
Granollers Centre
This is the main railway reference for the urban centre, with connections towards Barcelona and the Girona corridor.
Granollers-Canovelles
This station serves the route towards Vic and is located separately from the central railway station.
Granollers Nord–Les Franqueses
Located in the northern part of the continuous urban area, this station should not be confused with Granollers Centre.
Railway pickups
Give the station name, train and arrival time
Providing these details helps identify the intended meeting point in a city served by three active railway stations.
Barcelona Airport pickup at T1 or T2
The airport journey to Granollers is around 47 km, but the starting terminal still matters. T1 and T2 are separate areas of Barcelona-El Prat, so confirming the correct terminal helps avoid an unnecessary transfer between airport areas.
- Provide your flight number This helps identify the relevant terminal and organise the pickup point.
- Complete arrival formalities and collect your luggage Head to the agreed meeting point once you have completed the normal arrival process.
- Confirm passenger numbers and luggage volume The vehicle category needs to match the actual size of the travelling party.
- Give the exact Granollers destination A city-centre address, railway station, sports venue, hotel or business may require a different approach.
Granollers Centre, Granollers Nord, Granollers Sud and Palou
Different approaches serve different parts of Granollers. The municipal access network allows traffic to be distributed around the urban area rather than treating the centre as the only route into the city.
Hotels, shops and railway stations
Hotels, offices and central addresses can be reached using the access appropriate to their exact position within the urban area.
Palau d'Esports and business areas
The southern part of Granollers has its own access towards Palou, the Palau d'Esports and nearby industrial areas.
A southern business address does not require a city-centre route
For a corporate transfer, provide the company, industrial estate and exact address. Granollers has peripheral connections that can be used without treating the historic centre as an intermediate destination.
Private transfer or train from Barcelona Airport to Granollers?
Granollers has strong railway connections, but the usefulness of the train depends on where you are actually going within the city. From Barcelona-El Prat, rail travel may involve connections within the network, whereas a private transfer continues from T1 or T2 to the booked address.
| Aspect | Private transfer | Train |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | T1 or T2 | Depending on the available railway connection from the airport |
| Final destination | Booked address | One of Granollers' railway stations |
| Business / industrial estate | Can finish directly there | May require an additional journey |
| Luggage | Stays in the vehicle | Passengers manage it during connections |
| Groups | Can travel together from the terminal | Requires coordinating the group's journey |
Rail can make sense when your destination is close to a station
For a traveller with limited luggage whose final destination is close to Granollers Centre, Granollers-Canovelles or Granollers Nord, rail travel can be a practical option.
Business travel, markets and events in Granollers
Granollers is the capital of Vallès Oriental and has a role that extends beyond being part of the Barcelona metropolitan area. Commerce, fairs, markets, business activity and events can all generate journeys from Barcelona-El Prat.
La Porxada and the shopping streets
The historic and commercial centre includes La Porxada and streets such as Anselm Clavé, Joan Prim, Sant Roc and Santa Anna.
Business and commercial visits
Professional fairs, markets, commercial meetings and other activities can bring visitors and groups to Granollers from the airport.
Travel directly to the meeting location
For business travel, providing the company, office or industrial estate is more useful than using Granollers Centre as a generic destination.
Palau d'Esports de Granollers is in the southern part of the city
The Palau d'Esports is located in southern Granollers, close to Ronda Sud and with specific access routes shown on the municipal mapping.
Handball, competitions and group travel
Granollers has a strong sporting identity linked particularly to handball. Teams, delegations and groups may require a minibus or bus transfer directly from Barcelona-El Prat to the sports venue.
The Palau d'Esports is on carrer Francesc Macià
Providing the exact address allows the journey to approach from the southern side of Granollers rather than unnecessarily routing through the city centre.
Choosing a vehicle for families, businesses and sports teams
Vehicle selection is not determined by distance alone. For a journey of around 47 km, passenger numbers, luggage, professional or sports equipment and whether the group needs to travel together remain the relevant factors.
Individual and couple travel
A suitable option when the number of passengers and conventional luggage fit within the category booked.
Families and smaller groups
Several passengers or a larger amount of luggage may make additional space appropriate, even for a relatively short airport journey.
Minibus or bus
Particularly useful for companies, trade fairs, sporting events or delegations travelling to the same destination at the same time.
Granollers is close to the Circuit, but it is not the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is located in Montmeló, immediately south of Granollers. Visitors attending events may stay in Granollers, but a transfer to a Granollers hotel and a transfer to the Circuit are different journeys with different destinations.
Events
A Granollers hotel and the Montmeló circuit may require separate transfers
For major motorsport events, distinguish between the airport transfer to the accommodation and any subsequent journeys to the Circuit.
Returning from Granollers to Barcelona Airport
The return journey towards Barcelona-El Prat progressively enters the metropolitan area. The reference journey time of around 40 minutes is useful for orientation, but it should not be treated as the only time allowance before a flight.
Palou and Granollers Nord are different starting points
The first part of the journey and the connection with the main road network vary according to the exact pickup address.
T1 and T2 remain separate destinations
The terminal shown on the flight itinerary should be included in the planning alongside the time required for airline check-in and airport security.
The 40-minute reference does not include airport lead time
Allow additional time for traffic as well as the time required by the airline before your flight departure.
Other destinations from Barcelona-El Prat around Granollers
Granollers sits at the junction of routes leading towards the wider Vallès, Montseny, Osona and the Maresme coast. These destinations follow different transport corridors.
La Garriga
Continue north on the C-17 to this thermal and modernist town beyond Granollers.
C-17 north View transfer →
Mollet del Vallès
Located closer to Barcelona, this major junction connects the AP-7, C-33, C-17 and metropolitan railway links.
Closer to Barcelona View transfer →
Mataró
Leave the inland corridor via the C-60 and continue towards the Mediterranean coast.
C-60 View transfer →
Caldes de Montbui
A thermal destination west of Granollers, reached through another corridor of Vallès Oriental.
Thermal town View transfer →
Vic
Follow the C-17 north beyond Vallès Oriental towards the Plana de Vic.
C-17 north View transfer →
Sant Celoni
Use the AP-7/C-35 corridor to reach the eastern side of the Montseny area.
Eastern Montseny View transfer →
Sabadell
Head towards the other major urban area of Vallès rather than continuing north to Granollers.
Western Vallès View transfer →
Terrassa
Change from the C-17/AP-7 corridor towards the western Vallès and the C-16.
Western Vallès View transfer →
Torelló
Continue considerably further along the C-17 beyond Vic into northern Osona.
Beyond Vic View transfer →
Badalona
Remain closer to Barcelona's metropolitan coastline instead of travelling inland towards Vallès.
Metropolitan area View transfer →
Barcelona Airport to Granollers: practical questions
How long does a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Granollers take?
ZoneTransfers gives a reference distance of around 47 km and a journey time of approximately 40 minutes. For practical planning, allow around 40–50 minutes depending on traffic and the final destination in Granollers.
Which railway stations are in Granollers?
There are three: Granollers Centre, Granollers-Canovelles and Granollers Nord–Les Franqueses. Specify the exact station when arranging a railway pickup or drop-off.
Where is the Palau d'Esports in Granollers?
The sports venue is in the southern part of the city, close to Ronda Sud, so its approach can differ from a central Granollers address.
Is Granollers the same destination as the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya?
No. The Circuit is in Montmeló. Visitors may stay in Granollers during events, but the accommodation and the Circuit are separate destinations.
Can I travel by train from Barcelona Airport to Granollers?
Rail can be suitable depending on the final station, timetable and luggage. A private transfer provides a direct journey from T1 or T2 to the booked address without requiring a further journey from a Granollers station.
Which vehicle should a business group choose?
The relevant factors are passenger numbers, luggage and any professional or sports equipment. Groups travelling to the same company, hotel, fair or event can consider a minivan, minibus or bus.
Granollers has three stations and several approaches — your transfer needs one exact destination
Granollers connects Barcelona with Vic, Girona and Mataró through a network of major roads and local access routes. Tell us whether you are travelling to a railway station, hotel, company, sports venue or exact street address so the final approach can be identified before leaving Barcelona-El Prat.