Aerobus

The Aerobus service links Barcelona airport to the city center. The Aerobus has a frequency of 10 minutes and a journey time of approximately 35 minutes. You can get off at Plaça Catalunya (to get to the conference venue from there see below). You can catch the Aerobus from outside both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 .

Fares
You can buy your ticket from the staff at the bus stops (cash only payments), at the automatic sales machines (payment by credit card) or by paying the bus driver (cash only payments). Encashment change up to 20 €.

Single ticket: 5,90 € * (B.I.: 5,36 € + IVA 10%: 0,54 €)
Valid for one person and his/her luggage and valid up to one hour after purchasing.

Return ticket: 10,20 € * (B.I.: 9,27 € + IVA 10%: 0,93 €)
Valid for person and his/her luggage. Valid GOING up to 1 hour after purchasing, and valid RETURN up to 9 days after purchasing. You must keep the ticket in order to exchange it for the return ticket trip.

Please be aware that:
Integrated travel tickets (T-10, T-Mes, T-50/30, T-Trimestre T-Jove, T-Familiar, T-Dia) are not valid for Aerobus, only for regular bus lines.
All children under 4 years do not pay.
You can not book tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.

On return to the Airport: both Aerobuses for Terminal 1 and for Terminal 2 stop at the same bus stops. When making your way to Barcelona Airport, make sure that you take the right Aerobus. The Aerobus for Terminal 1 is light blue and dark blue. The Aerobus for Terminal 2 is dark blue and yellow.

Regular bus lines

Moreover, there are regular bus lines that are cheapear than Aerobus but go slowlier. Buses leave from the airport every 25 minutes.
Bus line 46 (from T1 and T2) takes you to Plaça Espanya from where you can take the metro to arrive to Plaça Catalunya.
Night bus N17 (from T1) takes you to Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona, stopping at El Prat de Llobregat and L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.

Fares
You can buy your ticket by paying the bus driver (cash only payments).
Integrated travel tickets (T-10, T-Mes, T-50/30, T-Trimestre T-Jove, T-Familiar, T-Dia) are valid for regular bus lines. The price of a single one way ticket is 2 €.
All children under 4 years do not pay.
You can not book tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.

 

By train

The airport station is situated opposite T2, and is connected to this terminal via an airbridge, located between terminal 2A and 2B. There is also a Bustransit service between the Renfe station and T1. Trains leave from the airport every 30 minutes and operate from 05:42am to 11:38pm daily (Line R2 North Airport - Sant Celoni / Maçanet Massanes). It takes 25 to 35 minutes to reach Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona city itself. In order to get to Plaça Catalunya you must stop at Barcelona-Sants and then take the subway (green line/line 3) to Plaça Catalunya.
Please check the Barcelona public transport website for more detailed information, tickets and timetables.
Ticket price is 3.80 €.

 

By taxi

There are taxi stops outside both terminals. The journey to the city centre takes between 20 to 30 minutes, depending on road conditions. Taxi fares are around 30€ for the journey into the centre. Rates are displayed inside the cab.
One suitcase or bag up to 55x35x35cm can be carried for free; larger items will incur a 1 euro charge. The cost payable is indicated on the meter. It is advisable to request a receipt. You can check fees at http://www.taxibarcelona.cat/Portals/0/pdfs/pdfs/Aeroport/Aeroport.pdf.
For more information you can call the telephone information line (932 235 151, extension 2158) between 08:00 and 15:00, or send an email infotaxi@amb.cat.
If you wish to collect a lost item you can call 902 101 564 (Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 20:00) or send an email to Objper-taxi@amb.cat.

For further information on airport transport:

http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/English/_3Ngb8YjSpL3IOAs7oO2GTYt1nCojK1e-e8SVYz2umxpZmfjZn8c2ufiO2JknXr4-HgFt5M3R2K9wLDpT8pHf8a8_cZKGcw6PWm8lZDFoy0s

For information about Barcelona public transport

http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/Getting-around-the-city/_3Ngb8YjSpL1Ig1aYD0Ee4wpBvhPzFMvxDr-TzSgxqIg

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Getting to the UAB

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is located outside the city of Barcelona. Please visit the university website (www.uab.cat) to check the best way of getting to UAB for you. We recommend taking Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) which provide frequent (every 10-15 mins), punctual and affordable service. You can take a FGC train from either of the three stations in the city: Catalunya, Provença or Gràcia. Catalunya train station is located right next the Aerobus stop: you can find them in this map. The lines that go to UAB are S2 (to Sabadell) or S55 (to Universitat Autònoma). The name of the station you have to get off at is Universitat Autònoma. Please keep the ticket for the whole journey: you need it to get in and to go out of the station (there is a fine of 30€ if you don't have it at UAB station).

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Getting to the conference venue

The workshop will take place in Sala de Graus, Facultat de Filosofia i Lletres, Edifici B, Campus UAB. A map will help you find your way around the campus. In order to get to the building (Facultat de Filosofia i Lletres) from the railway station, you have to take the main exit in the middle of the station, go downstairs, and then go straight: you will arrive at the square (called "Plaça Cívica"). On your left there will be a candy shop; turn left, cross the square and continue along the path that goes up the hill behind the square. Halfway up, on your right you will see the building of the "Facultat de Psicologia". This is the building you are looking for. You can enter by the lateral door, turn left, take the stairs up to get to the Facultat de Lletres. You will see the Information Desk of the Facultat de Lletres on the right. The conference room (Sala de Graus) is right in front of the Information Desk.

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Where to eat at the UAB

There are many cafeterias and restaurants at the Campus where you can buy a sandwich or have a 1 or 2 course meal at an affordable price. Most of them are open from 8am to 7.30pm.

The cafeterias around the conference venue are:

Faculty of Education and Faculty of Translation and Interpreting -  Building G

Faculty of Economy/Sciences - Building B/C

Restaurant at the Plaça Cívica

Faculty of Philosophy and Arts and Faculty of Psychology  - Building B

You can find them in this map.

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Recommendations

WATCH OUT FOR PICKPOCKETS!
This is a real problem in Barcelona, especially in the popular turistic areas (like el Raval) and - above all - in public transport within the city! You should be alert when travelling by metro or by bus, but especially if you see a sudden chaotic/erratic movement of people around you.

 

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