LESLLA 19th Annual Symposium - Bridging the gap between research and practice with LESLLA Learners: challenges and opportunities

Barcelona, September 7-9, 2023

How do I get from Barcelona airport to downtown Barcelona?

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat airport is located only fifteen kilometres from the city and the transfer from the airport to Plaza Catalunya take about 40 minutes. Note, however, that there are two terminals, T1 and T2, and that the departure points - for the same means of transport - are not the same from one terminal to another.

1. AEROBUS – THE OFFICIAL SHUTTLE BUS

The Aerobus is a fast (35 minutes) shuttle bus that connects Barcelona - El Prat airport (Terminals 1 and 2) with the city centre of Barcelona (Place de Catalunya). The Aerobus operates all year round without exception with a departure every 5 minutes.

There are two Aerobus A1 and A2. The first one at the start of Terminal 1 and the second one at the start of Terminal 2.

You can buy your Aerobus ticket on the spot at ATMs located in Terminal T1 as T2, but you risk wasting time in case of heavy traffic. You can also buy your ticket aboard the Aerobus, but in this case, you must top up. The driver does not give change on a ticket over 20€.
You can finally buy your Aerobus ticket online, this is by far what we recommend. They're the same price.

2. TRAIN - RENFE

You must know that the train only departs from the T2 terminal. If you arrive to Terminal T1 you will have to take the free shuttle bus which connects the two terminals (a green bus easily recognizable). The train makes stops at only two stations in the centre of Barcelona: Estació Sants and Passeig de Gràcia. The transfer lasts 30 minutes from the T2 to the centre of Barcelona on average and there is one train about every 30 minutes

3. METRO – LINE 9

T1 and T2 terminals are connected to the Barcelona metro network, which is very convenient for travellers. Line 9 (L9) does not go directly downtown. It is necessary to change Torrassa to take the red line linking Universitat or Catalonia square or change Collblanc to take the blue line towards Provença, Diagonal or Sagrada Familia.

The two metro stations are located at the exit of each T1 and T2 terminal and are well-indicated. The transfer lasts 30 minutes from the T2 to the centre of Barcelona on average.

Things to do in Barcelona

Modernist Barcelona

Catalan modernism developed in Catalonia at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century and the buildings that were constructed are undoubtedly one of the most important attractions of the city of Barcelona. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera) and many other places of interest.

Here you can find some information about the Modernist Barcelona and the tour and walking that you can do.

Don’t forget that all these buildings are very close to the 19th LESLLA Symposium venue.

Barcino, the Roman Barcelona

Modernism is undoubtedly what is best known about the city of Barcelona, but there is a part of it that is less well known but not less interesting to discover... Barcino, the Roman Barcelona. Barcino was born as a small colony that grew little by little until it became, for a short period of time, an imperial city of the Roman Empire.

Visit the Roman walls, the columns of the Temple of Augustus, the Roman Sepulchral Way and the Barcelona History Museum (MUHBA), you won't regret it!

Here you can find some information about Barcino, and interesting sites that you can visit.

They are not very far from the 9th LESLLA Symposium venue.

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