English Useful for the southern side of the city
This access can make sense for TecnoCampus, some business areas and destinations around the southern maritime sector.
Barcelona-El Prat → Mataró · Maresme capital
Barcelona Airport to Mataró: Private Airport Transfer
Travel directly from Barcelona-El Prat to Mataró with a private transfer arranged around your final destination. The route is approximately 50 km, with a published reference of around 40 minutes. Metropolitan traffic, the C-32 exit used and the exact drop-off point can make the journey longer.
≈ 50 km reference distance
40–55 min typical journey range
C-32 South, West and North exits
R1 historic Maresme railway line
Your destination in Mataró determines the final part of the journey
Mataró is not a single drop-off point. The city combines the R1 railway station, Port de Mataró, the seafront, central districts, TecnoCampus and residential and business areas. Providing the full address makes it possible to approach the destination using the most appropriate access from the C-32.
Western approach towards the urban area
One of the direct C-32 approaches, potentially avoiding unnecessary urban driving for addresses on this side of Mataró.
North side and carretera de Mata
The northern access serves another part of the city, so the same motorway exit does not automatically suit every destination.
Three motorway exits serve Mataró
Municipal tourism information identifies Mataró Sud, Mataró Oest and Mataró Nord. Selecting the appropriate access can avoid crossing parts of the city unnecessarily.
Barcelona Airport pickup: T1 or T2 to the exact Mataró address
For a journey of around 50 km, the airport terminal, flight and final address are useful details to provide when arranging the transfer. The destination might be a hotel, railway station, port, university campus, business or residential address.
- Provide your flight number This helps associate the pickup with T1 or T2.
- Allow time for the airport process Meeting arrangements take place after the usual arrival, passport control where applicable and baggage collection process.
- Tell us how many people are travelling Families, students and professional groups may require different vehicle capacities.
- Give the complete destination A hotel, neighbourhood, port, university or company address helps identify the appropriate approach into Mataró.
Mataró by train: the R1 connection with Barcelona
Mataró is one of the principal stations on the R1 Rodalies line, which follows the Maresme coast and connects the city with Barcelona, Badalona, Vilassar, Arenys, Calella and other coastal destinations.
The Barcelona–Mataró railway dates back to 1848
The original line opened on 28 October 1848 and was the first railway on the Iberian Peninsula. The historic connection remains practically relevant today through the R1 service.
Private transfer or R1 from Barcelona Airport?
The R1 provides a rail connection with Mataró, making it an alternative worth considering for passengers travelling with little luggage. From Barcelona-El Prat, however, the passenger must first connect with the appropriate railway network and manage any required interchange.
| Aspect | Private transfer | R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | T1 or T2 | Requires connection with the Rodalies network |
| Arrival point | Booked address | Mataró railway station |
| TecnoCampus | Can finish at Ernest Lluch 32 | Requires the remaining journey from the station |
| Port | Direct drop-off possible | Requires a subsequent walk or local transport |
| Luggage | Remains in the vehicle | Handled by the passenger |
The R1 can be a practical alternative for light luggage
Mataró has one of the most important frequencies on the Maresme line. The private transfer is particularly useful when the journey needs to continue from T1 or T2 directly to the specific door.
TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme: direct access for university and business trips
Parc TecnoCampus Mataró-Maresme brings together university facilities, business activity, entrepreneurship and a congress centre. It is located at Avinguda Ernest Lluch, 32, in southern Mataró near the coast.
International students and academic visitors
A university-related journey can finish directly at TecnoCampus rather than continuing into central Mataró.
Companies and professional travel
Meetings, companies and entrepreneurship programmes create a distinct business destination within the city.
Events and larger groups
Groups attending events may require a minivan, minibus or bus directly from Barcelona-El Prat.
TecnoCampus has access from Ernest Lluch and Tordera
The centre publishes two access points to its car park, from Avinguda Ernest Lluch and carrer Tordera. For a professional journey, specifying the campus is more useful than simply entering “Mataró city centre” as the destination.
Port, railway station or city centre: specify the real Mataró destination
Mataró's N-II and railway line run along the seafront, placing several important destinations relatively close together. They are nevertheless separate arrival points and should be specified when arranging a private transfer.
R1 railway connection
A practical destination for passengers continuing by train along the Maresme coast or towards Barcelona.
Marina and waterfront
The port is a specific seafront destination with access arrangements that differ from a central Mataró address.
Town centre and historic area
La Riera and the historic centre are inland from the immediate coastal railway and port area.
Events
Waterfront access can change temporarily
Sports competitions, events and temporary road restrictions can affect access to Passeig Marítim or Port de Mataró. Services on special dates should take the current operating arrangements into account.
Travelling to Mataró with a family, university group or company
Mataró attracts different types of travellers, including residents, coastal visitors, international students, congress attendees and business travellers. The vehicle should be selected according to the actual number of passengers and luggage.
Individuals and couples
A suitable option for conventional luggage within the capacity of the selected vehicle.
Families and students
Several suitcases, longer stays or academic luggage may make a higher-capacity vehicle appropriate.
Minibus or bus
Congresses, companies, university groups and sports groups can travel together from the airport.
Returning from Mataró to Barcelona-El Prat
The return journey uses the C-32 again and crosses the metropolitan area before reaching Barcelona-El Prat. The reference journey time of around 40 minutes does not include traffic delays, airport access or the time required before the flight.
Departure planning
Work backwards from your actual Mataró address
An address around Mataró Nord, TecnoCampus or the port may join the main road network through different accesses, so the pickup point matters when planning the journey.
Allow additional time beyond the 40-minute road reference
The journey estimate does not include check-in or security procedures. Additional allowance should cover road conditions, access to T1 or T2 and the timing recommended by the airline.
Mataró connections: other destinations from Barcelona Airport
Mataró sits at the centre of the Maresme corridor and also connects inland towards Granollers via the C-60. The surrounding destinations below represent different points along the coast and towards the Vallès.
Vilassar de Mar
A shorter coastal destination within the same R1 corridor, closer to Barcelona than Mataró.
Southern Maresme View transfer →
Arenys de Mar
A further-north destination combining the Maresme coastline with its own port and beach areas.
Northern coast View transfer →
Canet de Mar
A coastal destination further north, closely associated with modernist heritage as well as the beach.
Modernism and beach View transfer →
Pineda de Mar
Continue north along the coastal corridor to a destination with a strong holiday profile.
Further north View transfer →
Santa Susanna
A destination particularly associated with larger hotels and family holidays.
Hotel area View transfer →
Malgrat de Mar
The northern end of the Maresme corridor, including the l'Astillero hotel area.
Northern Maresme View transfer →
Granollers
Reach the main inland destination by crossing the Serralada Litoral on the C-60.
C-60 View transfer →
Badalona
A much closer coastal destination before reaching the central Maresme corridor.
Closer to Barcelona View transfer →
Blanes
Continue beyond the Maresme to the southern gateway of the Costa Brava.
Girona province View transfer →
Lloret de Mar
A substantially longer journey to one of the Costa Brava's major hotel areas.
Southern Costa Brava View transfer →
Barcelona Airport to Mataró: practical questions
How long does a private transfer from Barcelona Airport to Mataró take?
ZoneTransfers publishes a reference distance of around 50 km and approximately 40 minutes. For practical planning, around 40–55 minutes can be considered depending on traffic and the final address.
Which road connects Barcelona Airport with Mataró?
The C-32 is the main access from Barcelona. Mataró's tourism information identifies the Mataró Sud, Mataró Oest and Mataró Nord exits.
Can I travel by train from Barcelona to Mataró?
Yes. Mataró is one of the principal stations on the R1 Rodalies line. From Barcelona-El Prat, passengers first need to connect with the appropriate railway network.
Can the transfer drop me directly at TecnoCampus?
Yes. TecnoCampus is located at Avinguda Ernest Lluch, 32, and can be specified as the destination.
What should I provide when booking a Mataró airport transfer?
Provide your flight number, arrival terminal, passenger and luggage details and the complete destination. This information helps identify the appropriate arrival point within Mataró.
Can a transfer go to Mataró railway station or the port?
Yes. The destination can be specified as Mataró railway station, Port de Mataró or another booked address, depending on the actual journey.
Is Mataró connected with Granollers?
Yes. The C-60 crosses the Serralada Litoral and connects Mataró with Granollers.
What is the Nau Gaudí in Mataró?
The Nau Gaudí preserves an early work by Antoni Gaudí in which he experimented with parabolic arches. The former bleaching hall of the Cooperativa Obrera Mataronense dates from 1883 and currently houses the Bassat Contemporary Art Collection.
Nau Gaudí and Mataró's cultural side
Mataró combines coastal tourism, professional activity and cultural attractions. Nau Gaudí preserves one of Antoni Gaudí's early works, the former bleaching hall of the Cooperativa Obrera Mataronense, created in 1883 and associated with his early experiments with parabolic arches.
An early Gaudí work
The former bleaching hall is an important early work for understanding the architect's later development.
Current cultural use
Nau Gaudí currently houses the Bassat Contemporary Art Collection.
A cultural visit needs a specific destination, just like a business trip
With the city divided between its historic centre, waterfront, university and business areas, providing the actual destination is more useful than simply requesting a generic Mataró drop-off.
Tell us where in Mataró you actually need to arrive
Mataró has three motorway exits, while the final destination may be at TecnoCampus, the R1 station, Port de Mataró, Nau Gaudí, a hotel, company or residential address. Providing the complete destination helps determine the appropriate final approach from the C-32.