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General Tips
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya is easily accessible by public transport from the city centre, main railway stations and Barcelona El Prat International Airport (BCN). The venue is approximately 20 minutes from Barcelona city centre, 11 km from BCN (15 minutes by car), 2 minutes walk from the nearest metro station, approximately 3 km from the Sants Estació train station and approx. 12 minutes by foot to FC Barcelona football stadium "Camp Nou".
The price information correct at time of publication - January 2010
- The El Prat (BCN) airport train station is clearly signposted - if you arrive at Terminal 1, there is a shuttle service to the station
- The station is located in the city's integrated fare system in Zone 1.
- Tickets can be purchased from the kiosk or machines in the station concourse (recommended: T-10 ticket €7.85 for 10 journeys within Zone 1)
- Take the train (RENFE Line 2 Norte Aeropuerto - direction Sant Celoni) to Barcelona main station - Sants Estació / Barcelona Sants
- Upon arrival at Sants Estació, go to metro line 3 (L3 - green line) until the "Zona Universitària" stop (approx. 2 minutes walking distance from the venue)
- Duration: approx. 40 minutes
- Download the metro maps here
By Express Airport Bus (Aerobus)
- The aerobus links the El Prat airport (BCN) with the city. The bus stops at each airport terminal at El Prat
- You can purchase your tickets from the driver (€5.00 single)
- For the Palau, you need to get off at the Plaza Espanya stop (which is the first stop in the city centre)
- Take the metro line 3 from Plaza Espanya (L3 - green line) until the "Zona Universitària" stop (approx. 2 minutes walking distance from the venue)
- Duration: approx. 35 minutes.
By City Bus (Bus Metropolità)
- Line 46 links the El Prat airport (BCN) with Plaza Espanya
- Single ticket is €1,40.
- Upon arrival at Plaza Espanya, take the metro line 3 from Plaza Espanya (green line) until the "Zona Universitària" stop (approx. 2 minutes walking distance from the venue)
- Duration: over 60 minutes
By car:
- Upon leaving the El Prat airport (BCN) take the B-17 in the direction of Barcelona City Centre for approx. 5 km
- Follow the signs for the B-20, Ronda de Dalt (blue signposts)
- On the B-20, continue straight on until you see the exit sign 11 "salida 11 - Les Corts - Zona Universitària" to Avenida Diagonal
- Continue for approx. 200 meters in the right hand lane and take the second street on the right which takes you directly to the venue
- Details for route planner navigation: Av. Diagonal, 661-671, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Duration: approx. 15 minutes depending on traffic
By taxi / limousine:
- taxis are naturally available outside both terminal buildings at El Prat airport (BCN). Expect to pay around €45 to get to the Palau and around €30 to get to the city centre.
- Details on taxi services can be found here
- Alternatively, a private limousine service from El Prat airport (BCN) on request (around €85.00 + VAT)
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