We strongly recommend that you make your arrangements for travel and lodging well in advance of the conference, as Barcelona is a very popular tourist and business destination.
The Barcelona airport (abbreviation: BCN) is located in a nearby town, Prat de Llobregat, and is served by all major European carriers and many low-cost airlines. The centre of Barcelona can be easily reached via public transportation:
By taxi
A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs over 50 euros (depending on traffic; rates higher at night).
By train (Terminal 2):
Line R2Nord to Estació de Sants, Passeig de Gràcia.
Frequency: every 30 min.
Price: 4,20€ single ticket.
By metro (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2):
Line 9 Sud to Torrassa + Line 1 to city centre and to the conference venue.
Frequency: every 5-7 minutes
Price: 5,70€ single ticket
***You cannot use a standard metro ticket or a T-Casual card. You need to buy the special Metro Airport Ticket called Bitllet Aeroport.
By shuttle bus (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2):
Lines A1 (Terminal 1) and A2 (Terminal 2) to the city center (Plaça Catalunya)
Frequency: 24 hours.
Price: 7,45€ single ticket or 12,85 return ticket.
Barcelona is also relatively close to two other airports that are served by low-cost airlines, especially during the summer months. The airport in Girona (abbreviation: GRO) is approximately 1 ½ hours north of Barcelona. There is regularly scheduled bus service between Barcelona and the Girona airport. The airport in Reus (abbreviation: REU) is approximately 1 ¼ hours south of Barcelona.
Hotels
You can use the webpage Booking to book a room in Barcelona.
University housing
If you are interested in staying at a university residence, please go to the RESA webpage, where you will find information about booking a room at a university residence in Barcelona. The closest one to the conference site is "Residència d'Investigadors".