Getting there
| From | How | Then | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaça Espanya | Metro L1 or L3, or FGC trains | About 20 min on foot using the escalators | The main route for most people |
| Plaça Espanya | Bus 150 (recommended), 55 or 13 | Stops near the venue | Extra 150 buses every 10–15 min before concerts |
| Paral·lel | Montjuïc funicular | About 10 min on foot | Metro L2 and L3 at Paral·lel |
Source: Palau Sant Jordi, how to get there. Check the metro and funicular hours on TMB for a late finish.
After the concert
According to the venue, the exit route off the mountain is one-way and downhill, taxis and private transport services are not allowed into the area after events, and walking down to Plaça Espanya by the escalators takes about 15 minutes. Most events run a shuttle bus to Plaça Espanya.
So the realistic plan for a car home is to walk down to Plaça Espanya first and be collected there, away from the crowd. Agree the exact meeting point in advance.
Driving and parking
Montjuïc is a protected area. The venue says parking is available at the Olympic Stadium but places are limited, recommends arriving early via Carrer del Foc and warns that traffic jams are likely when everyone leaves. When the Palau and the Olympic Stadium host events on the same day, check the venue’s page for access rules before driving.
Arriving in Barcelona for the show
If you are flying in for a concert, plan the hotel first and the arena second: Plaça Espanya and the Sant Antoni and Poble-sec areas are within walking distance of the escalators. QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells private transfers from the airport to your hotel at a fixed price agreed when you book; its booking box is marked on this page. See also Montjuïc and where to stay.
QuickPickups booking service
Booking a private transfer: the usual questions
- Is the price really fixed?
- Yes. You see the full price for the vehicle before you pay, and it does not change with traffic, the route or the time of day.
- What if my flight is late?
- Your flight number is tracked in real time and the pick-up time is adjusted. At the airport you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing; at the cruise port, 30 minutes.
- How will I find the driver?
- At the airport the driver meets you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Your confirmation email has the contact details.
- Can I get child seats?
- Yes, on request when you book, for a small supplement shown before you pay. Tell us the age or weight of each child.
- Can I get an invoice?
- Yes. QUICKPICKUPS S.L. can issue an invoice for your booking, including one made out to your company.
- What if my plans change?
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance are free. You can manage the booking from your confirmation email or by writing to info@quickpickups.es.