CPMD Meeting - Barcelona 2011

"El Prat" airport is situated approximately 16 km from the Guest House (Col.legi Major Sant Jordi, CMSJ). You can reach the CMSJ guesthouse either by Taxi, by Bus, or by Train.

BY TAXI: Taking a taxi would be the best option to reach the CMSJ. The journey takes about 25 minutes (depending on the traffic). Approximate price: 30 €. The CMSJ address is Passatge Ricard Zamora 4-8 (a small street between "Avinguda de Sarrià" and "General Mitre"). You might also print the following location map:

BY BUS: Take "Aerobus" (bus that connects all airport terminals with the city center, see timetables at http://www.aerobusbcn.com/). Get out at the first stop, "PLAÇA D'ESPANYA".[a] It should take about 20-25 min (depending on traffic and airport terminal) and the price is 5.3 €. Alternatively, you can take Bus number 46 (see also http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/transport/barcelona-airport-bus.html). Once in Plaça d'Espanya, you can reach the Guest House either by bus or subway (+ tram or bus):

a) + Bus: Take bus 30 at "CREU COBERTA-PLAÇA D'ESPANYA" and get off at "DOCTOR FLEMING-AV SARRIÀ" (11 stops). The average waiting time is 14 min, trajectory time is16 min.[b]

b) + Metro (subway): Take line 3 (gren line) metro at the "ESPANYA" station in the direction "ZONA UNIVERSITARIA" and get off at "Maria Cristina" (5 stops).[c] Take the Tram (any one is ok) at "MARIA CRISTINA" and get off at "L'ILLA" (2 stops). Walk 5-10 min to the Guesthouse. Alternatively, you can take any bus that circulates parallel to the Tram along Diagonal (6, 7, 33, 34, 63, 67, 68 and 78). You might also print the previous location map.

[a] In case you miss this stop, continue until the last stop "Plaça Catalunya", cross the square and take the metro, line 3 in the direction "Zona Universitaria". Follow (b).
[b] T10 cards (10 trips within one zone, for 8.25 €) are not sold on buses (only on metro and tram stations), but you can buy a single ticket (1.45 €).
[c] It is advisable that you buy a T10 card (10 trips within one zone, for 8.25 €).

BY TRAIN: The train departs from Terminal 2 [d]. If you arrive at Terminal 1 (most likely), take one of the shuttle buses that connect both terminals. Outside Terminal 2, there is a passage that goes to the airport train station. Take Line 1 of the local train service (RENFE Rodalies) as far as the mainline station "BARCELONA SANTS" (about 20 min trip), which has connections with the metro system.[e] Take line 3 (gren line) metro in the direction "ZONA UNIVERSITARIA". Get off at "MARIA CRISTINA" (5 stops). Take the Tram (any one is ok) at "Maria Cristina" and get off at "L'Illa" (2 stops). Walk 5-10 min to the Guest House (see above map). Alternatively, you can take any bus that circulates parallel to the Tram along Diagonal (6, 7, 33, 34, 63, 67, 68 and 78).

[d] For train schedules see: http://www.castelldefels.com/aeroport/ingl/accesos_aeropuerto_tren4010.htm
[e] It is advisable to buy a T10 card (10 trips within one zone, for 8.25 €) at the airport train station

El Prat airport is situated approximately 15 km from the Parc Científic de Barcelona (PCB). You can reach the Conference site either by Taxy, by Bus, or by Train.

BY TAXI: Taking a taxi would be the best option to reach the PCB. The journey takes about 25 minutes (depending on the traffic). Approximate price: 30 € . The PCB address is Baldiri Reixac 4-8 (near the Barça stadium, "Camp Nou"). You might also print the following location map:

BY BUS: Take "Aerobus" (bus that connects all airport terminals with the city center, see timetables at http://www.aerobusbcn.com/). Get out at the first stop, "PLAÇA D'ESPANYA" (20-25 min, depending on traffic and airport terminal) and look for the subway (metro) station. Alternatively, you can take Bus number 46 (see also http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/airport/transport/barcelona-airport-bus.html). Once in Plaça d'Espanya, take line 3 (gren line) metro at the "ESPANYA" station in the direction "ZONA UNIVERSITARIA" and get off at "PALAU REIAL" (6 stops). Walk downhill (5 min) to the PCB. You might also print the previous location map.

BY TRAIN: The train departs only from Terminal 2.[f] If you arrive at Terminal 1 (most likely), take one of the shuttle buses that connect both terminals. Outside Terminal 2, there is a passage that goes to the airport train station. Take Line 1 of the local train service (RENFE Rodalies) as far as the mainline station "Barcelona Sants" (about 20 min trip), which has connections with the metro system.[g] Take line 3 (gren line) metro in the direction "ZONA UNIVERSITARIA" and get off at "PALAU REIAL" (4 stops). Walk downhill (5 min) to the PCB. You might also print the previous location map.

[f] For train schedules see: http://www.castelldefels.com/aeroport/ingl/accesos_aeropuerto_tren4010.htm
[g] It is advisable to buy a T10 card (10 trips within one zone, for 8.25 €) at the airport train station.