Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) → Calella & Santa Susanna transfer
The private transfer from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Calella and Santa Susanna covers about 70 km and typically takes 62–78 minutes. A standard car for up to three passengers usually costs around €90–120, and a minivan for up to seven around €120–160; the exact price is shown before you book.
- From
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
- To
- Calella & Santa Susanna
- Distance
- 70 km
- Typical drive
- 62–78 min
This route serves the family beach towns of the Costa del Maresme north-east of Barcelona, including Pineda de Mar between the two, with drop-off at your hotel or apartment door.
How long is the drive from Barcelona Airport to Calella?
From El Prat the driver takes the ring roads or coastal expressways around Barcelona and then heads north-east on the C-32, the Maresme motorway that runs parallel to the sea. The northern part of the C-32 has been toll-free since 2021.
After Mataró the motorway stays slightly inland, above market gardens, vineyards on the hills and a string of small seaside towns. You leave it at the exits for Calella, Pineda de Mar or Santa Susanna, and the last few minutes are on local streets to the hotel. Expect slower progress on Friday afternoons and summer Saturdays, when city traffic leaves Barcelona towards the coast.
Calella, Pineda de Mar and Santa Susanna compared
- Calella
- The largest of the three, with a lively centre, a pedestrian shopping street, a long promenade and a lighthouse on the hill at the southern end. Many mid-size family hotels.
- Pineda de Mar
- Quieter and more residential, between Calella and Santa Susanna. Apartments and hotels close to a wide beach and a seafront walk.
- Santa Susanna
- A compact resort area of larger hotels, many with pools and kids' clubs, set right by the beach at the northern end of this stretch.
Arriving with children and beach luggage
The Maresme is one of the classic family coasts near Barcelona, so many guests travel with pushchairs, inflatable toys and several suitcases. Choose a minivan if you are four or more, or if you carry a lot of luggage. Child seats can be requested in the booking.
The coastal railway runs between the towns and the sand along much of this coast, and hotels are often reached from the inland side of the tracks. Your driver stops at the hotel entrance; you do not need to cross the railway with your bags.
Frequently asked questions
Is the transfer to Santa Susanna the same price as to Calella?
They are close together, so the indicative range is similar, around €90–120 for a car. The exact price depends on your hotel address and vehicle and is shown before you book.
Are there tolls on the way to Calella?
The northern C-32 along the Maresme has been free of tolls since 2021. In any case, the price you agree covers the whole journey, with no extras added on the day.
Can the driver stop at a supermarket before the apartment?
Mention a short stop when booking so the provider can plan for it. The ride is private, so it is not shared with other passengers or hotels.
Is a car or minivan better for a family of four?
A standard car fits up to three passengers with normal suitcases. A family of four with beach luggage or a pushchair is more comfortable in a minivan.
Do you also drive to Malgrat de Mar or other Maresme towns?
Yes. Enter your exact hotel or apartment address and the price for that destination is shown before you confirm.