The options at a glance
| Option | Route | Walk at the end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | L5 to Diagonal, change to L3 to Lesseps or Vallcarca | About 20 min, uphill | Escalators on the Vallcarca side |
| Bus | To Travessera de Dalt, then bus H6 or D40 | About 10 min | Check the TMB journey planner for your stop |
| Taxi or car | Door to the park entrance area | Short | About 9 min without traffic (4 km) |
Park Güell access, entrances and walking times: Park Güell. Metro lines at the Sagrada Família: Sagrada Família.
By metro: the easy part and the hill
From Sagrada Família station, take L5 two stops to Diagonal and change to L3 towards Trinitat Nova. Get off at Lesseps or Vallcarca. According to Park Güell, both are about a 20-minute walk from the park; from Vallcarca there are escalators on Baixada de la Glòria that take some of the climb out of it.
The Park Güell guide explains the entrances, which matter: use the one your ticket and route suit best.
Timing two timed tickets
- Both sights sell timed tickets online; book the Sagrada Família first and the park at least two hours later.
- The Sagrada Família has no luggage storage, and Park Güell is uphill: travel light.
- Doing it the other way round? The same route works in reverse, and the walk down from the park is easier.
- For more sights in one day, see the Gaudí route by car.
With a car
A car from the basilica to the park saves the change and the climb, which matters with children, older travellers or a hot afternoon. QuickPickups, which publishes this guide, sells private transfers at a fixed price agreed when you book; its booking box is marked on this page. For both sights and more with the same driver, see the Gaudí route.
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.