Morning all,
                Does anyone know where the Hife bus picks up at Barcelona Airport. This looks like a great service to Tortosa :)

Hi Bro

       You will find all the info below also there is an app for your tablet or phone.

                             8-)

http://www.hife.es/en/horarios/?max_data=31-05-2015&now_data=08-04-2015&calendario=1&origen=BARCELONA+AEROPORT&destino=TORTOSA&salida=15-04-2015&slttipovuelta=0&inputregreso=&sltnum_billete=1


Prices and maps.

http://www.hife.es/en/horarios/?origen=BARCELONA%20AEROPORT&destino=TORTOSA&id=12670&salida=15-04-2015



ALCANAR-BARCELONA

    08:30 - BARCELONA
    08:35 - BARCELONA P.REIAL
    08:45 - BARCELONA AEROPORT
    10:30 - TORTOSA (PEAJE)
    10:35 - ALDEA,L'
    10:37 - ALDEA,L'(LïHOSTAL)
    10:40 - CAMPREDO C-42
    10:45 - TORTOSA
    10:45 - AMPOSTA
    11:00 - SANT CARLES DE LA RÁ
    11:10 - ALCANAR(PLATJA)
    11:15 - CASES D'ALCANAR,LES
    11:25 - ALCANAR

Where you can buy your tickets?

    Other ways to buy tickets:
    In HIFE tickets offices, by phone calling at 902 119 814, all days from 6:00am to 22:00pm and on the bus when the tickets office is closed.

Terminal 1 at Barcelona airport.

Nice one people, thanks :)

This is brilliant! Thank you so much!

When arriving into Barcelona airport at terminal 2,
you need to go outside, where you will see a bridge, where the buses are. Board a green shuttle bus, to Terminal 1.
That will drop you off at Arrivals.
Go down to the bus stops 7 - 12. This is where the Hife bus will be.
Fare from B'clona airport to Tortosa is 21.95 each way.
If doing regular trips, there are special deals.

Has anyone actually used this service yet? I've heard,third hand, that it wasn't that smooth a service and at one point included a changeover in the middle of nowhere. Also it's nearly double the price of the train what's so much better to justify that?
Bruixot

I suppose the plus side for using the Bus would be that it only takes 2 hours to get from Tortosa to the airport (a lot quicker than the trains).Although if flying from Terminal 2 then the journey time increases a bit due to the shuttle connection. Also the last bus leaves Terminal 1 at 21.45,which is later than the last train to Tortosa from Sants.The fare when buying a return is around €33 Euros,so cheaper than the train. (I believe RENFE may now only sell day returns?) Of course if you have an OAP discount card,then your train tickets will be cheaper.
It would be much safer I bet.Not having to worry about Pick pockets at Sants.Although I suppose if you fell asleep on the bus journey,its possible some herbert may be on your bus & try his or her luck?  For older folks ,you would not have to worry about getting your case in the overhead luggage rack on the train,as buses load cases etc.. under the seating areas. You need (according to the HIFE website) to purchase your ticket at least 24 hours in advance of your intended return journey from the airport.I suppose this could be awkward if you suffer any air delays etc..  At least you can just turn up at the airport train station at any time & buy your ticket & get on the next train.
So I would say maybe better to travel up by bus (you will know exactly what time your bus needs to leave & buying on line with HIFE,I suppose is straight forward)  & return by train. major train delays have in the past nearly made me miss a flight! Only quick work from a barcelona cabbie saved my bacon.

We plan to use it in september (Tortosa - Barcelona airport).
Is the train so cheap? The bus is EUR 21.95. What are the costs for the train?
The bus wil take people to the airport, but the train will go to the city Barcelone.

Does anyone know the price for the train from Tortosa to Barcelona?

Put the number of people in your party into the left hand side and it will give you the price, Times etc.  ;)

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/tarifas/index.html


Deals for party of 4.

http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/tarifas/tarifamesa.html

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Our son came into B'clona on Monday and used the Hife bus to Tortosa.
Travelled back to airport on the bus yesterday.
All went smoothly both ways and was punctual.
He paid 21.95 each way.
The return for 33 euros, states for one day?
So not sure how that works?
Be nice to find out for future use.

Train costs from L'Aldea(next station after Tortosa) are about 13.50 one way and about 26euros return. You have to change at either Barcelona Sants or Franca but if you bought a ticket at the station to the airport it's all the same ticket. Just change platform for the airport shuttle. It takes between 2.5 to 3hours. Seats are comfy. Toilets. Often elec sockets to recharge stuff. I'm a big fan. The airport shuttle is usually very busy is about the worst I can say about it and if there's a gap between the train and the shuttle there are plenty of shops and cafés in Barcelona Sants with free wifi at mcd's too. I understand the attraction of Tortosa direct to the airport but there's no journey time difference and the bus seems expensive in comparison. Oh and parking is plentiful,easy and free at L'Aldea station. I've left my vehicle for a week at a time with no problem as have other friends.
I await rebuttals from bus groupies.
Bruixot

If I remember rightly didn't you get pick pocketed some years ago when in Sants station?
We know lots of people around here who have lost everything there.
The shuttle bus between the airport terminals run continuously. One pulls in, one pulls out.
The train ticket is cheaper. I agree that it is easy to park at L'Aldea station. Different to Tortosa station! Not easy.
The Hife bus also picks up and drops off near the roundabout and Toll Road, L'Aldea.
Maybe cheaper to travel to and from there?
At least there is a choice now, bus and train.

No Rita. I was pick pocketed on the Barcelona Metro. Everyone gets robbed on the Metro even the locals.
Never had a problem on the trains or train stations. If I'm going to be wandering the streets of Barcelona or using the Metro I only carry cash and keep my photo id stashed very securely. Fool me once.  : )
Bruixot

Where does the Hife bus stops in Tortosa? Is that at the station in Tortosa?

Bus station, behind the CAP in Tortosa.
Up the side street by the Hostal Virginia on Generalitat.
Very clean and tidy, with ticket office, waiting room, cafe etc.

Is there a timetable and other pick up / drop off points ?


Ritaratbag wrote on May 2^nd, 2015 at 8:01pm:

Bus station, behind the CAP in Tortosa. Up the side street by the Hostal Virginia on Generalitat. Very clean and tidy, with ticket office, waiting room, cafe etc.

My son just used this this morning. First bus in the morning. Made it as last to board plane, due to connection from T1 to T2 and got a cab instead. It arrived on time and was a smooth journey although booking was impossible. Tried online over and over and on phone where they hung up every time we called so had to pay on the bus. (is this a way perhaps that they are ensuring you can't get the return??) Anyway so far so good. He returns on Thursday so will let you know how it goes.

We took the bus to the airport a few weeks ago. It was very easy but involved changing at L'aldea and again to a shuttle bus near the airport. We bought 10 Bono tickets which works out at 10.95 euros a trip, but quite an outlay to start with but we will use them all in the next few months. Not used the return yet, so not sure where to catch the bus. We have a few weeks so we are relying on you out there to keep us informed.

I understood that the Hife bus from Tortosa brings you straight away to the airport. No other buses or shuttles to take. I assume the bus stops at the airport and you can walk to the Departure hall ............
Or is it more complicated?

We had to do theses changes, it wasn't a problem, but maybe because we were the only ones going to the airport and all other passengers were going to Barcelona.

Ive just tried to click on the links on page one and seems there is an error on their page, am trying to find out sunday timetable for 12th July Airport to L'Aldea. If anyone happens to have a paper timetable Id be grateful. Thanks

Barcelona - Tortosa
Diumenges i festius
Aeropuerto 11.15  15.15  19.45  21.45
L'Aldea.      13.00  17.00  21.30  23.30

Crumbs, that's pretty quick. !!

Do u know if the bus stops anywhere near perello on its way to tortosa?

The bus takes just 2 hours from B'clona airport to Tortosa bus station.
It comes along toll road so does not go to El Perello.
Stops at L'Aldea near to toll booths ( parking there) and Tortosa bus station.