Transportation from/to Barcelona International Airport

Taxi: A taxi ride from the airport to the Faculty takes about 30 min, and it costs around 30 €. Most taxi drivers speak English, but just in case write down the address of the venue (Martí i Franquès n. 1, 08028 Barcelona) or the address of your hotel.

Train and metro: There is a train departing from Terminal 2 every 30 min. It leaves at 8 min and at 38 min past every hour. It is a 20 min journey to Barcelona-Sants train station, where you can take the green metro line (L3) to reach the venue (Palau Reial metro stop) in only 15 min. If your flight lands at Terminal 1, you should first take a connecting shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It's a free 5 min ride. You'll see the signs at the arrival's hall (T1 <-> T2) showing how to reach the bus stop. Once at Terminal 2, get inside the building and take the escalators up to a corridor that leads to the train terminal. You can buy a single ticket at the machines for 2.50 €. But if you plan to use the public transportation during your stay you should purchase a T-10 ticket for 9.95 € . This includes 10 rides with any public transportation (train, metro, bus) in the city. Passengers have 75 minutes between the first and last validation when changing lines or mode of transport. If you take the metro at Barcelona-Sants train station, the same ticket will be valid to get to your final destination only if you purchased a T-10.

AeroBus shuttle : There is a bus service that connects the Airport with the city centre, leaving every 10 minutes. The first stop is Plaça Espanya (Spain Square), where you could take the metro (green or red line) to your final destination. A single ticket costs 5.90 € (10.20 €, for a return ticket)

Useful resources:
Interactive journey planner
More information about the transfer from/to the airport here 

Accommodation

Early booking is highly advised. Here is a map with the locations of the recommended hotels, restaurants and directions on how to reach the venue.

ATENEA APARTHOTEL (****)
Apartments (rooms with a little kitchen) near the Faculty. Well located, in a nice residential area, only 15 min away (on foot) from the Faculty. The closest metro station is “Les Corts” (Green line, L3). You can walk through a park to get to the Faculty or you can take the tram at Diagonal ave. and reach the venue in 5 min. Check the map.
Street: Joan Guell 207-211
08028 Barcelona
Tel. +34 93 490 66 40
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RESIDENCIA TORRE GIRONA
We host long-term visitors in this university residence for investigators. It is close to the Faculty (only a 15 min walk) and it’s cheap (single room: 70 €, including taxes and breakfast). People find it adequate but simple. Early booking is recommended as space is very limited. The nearest metro station is a 15 min walk (”Palau Reial”, Green line, L3); and it is 10 metro stops away from the city center. Check the map for a recommended walking route to the Faculty.
Street:    Passeig dels Tillers 19
08034 Barcelona
Tel:    +34 93 390 43 00
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SENATOR BARCELONA SPA HOTEL (****)
If booked and paid well in advance, this hotel has good offers. You can walk to the Faculty in only 10 min. Check the map. The nearest metro stop (“Collblanc”, blue line, L5) is a 7 min walk ); and it is 5 metro stops away from some of the tourist attractions (Gaudi buildings such as La Pedrera and Casa Batllo), and 7 from the Sagrada Familia.
Street: Cardenal Reig 11
08028 Barcelona
Tel.: + 34 93 260 99 00
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APARTMENTS 08028
They are located in the lively residential quarter of Les Corts, close to Atenea Aparthotel. The metro stop is “Les Corts” (green line, L3), only two stops away from the venue metro station (“Palau Reial”).  They are within walking distance (20 min) too. Check the map. They offer several options for groups or long stay accommodations. They even have a transfer service from/to the airport for 11.50 €.
Street: Can Bruixa 6-8
08028 Barcelona
Tel.: + 34 93 411 04 51
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