How to Get to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
By metro step by step
Take the L2 or L5 to the Sagrada Familia stop. As you come out you will see the towers right away. If you are coming from the beach or the port area, connect with the L4 and switch to the L2 at Passeig de Gracia. A single metro ticket covers the whole urban journey, and the T-casual ten ride card is better value if you will move around the city for several days.
Bus, taxi and on foot
Bus lines 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50 and 51 stop near the site. The hop on hop off bus has its own stop in front of the Nativity facade. By taxi ask to be dropped on the Carrer de la Marina side, where the main visitor entrance is. If you stay in the Eixample, walking is a good idea: the stroll through the modernista grid is part of the experience.
Frequently asked questions
Which metro stop is the Sagrada Familia?
The metro stop for the Sagrada Familia is called Sagrada Familia and is served by lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue). The exit leads straight to the Passion facade, right in front of the basilica.
How long does it take from the airport to the Sagrada Familia?
From El Prat airport to the Sagrada Familia it takes about 40 minutes by taxi or combining the R2 Nord train with the metro. The Aerobus reaches Plaza Catalunya, where you change to the L2 to the Sagrada Familia stop.
How long does it take from Plaza Catalunya to the Sagrada Familia?
From Plaza Catalunya to the Sagrada Familia it is about 10 minutes on the L2 metro, with no change. By taxi from the centre it takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Which buses go to the Sagrada Familia?
Bus lines 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50 and 51 stop near the Sagrada Familia. The tourist bus has its own stop in front of the Nativity facade.
Where does the taxi drop you at the Sagrada Familia?
A taxi drops you at the Sagrada Familia on the Carrer de la Marina side, where the main visitor entrance is. From the centre the ride takes 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Can you walk to the Sagrada Familia from the centre?
Yes, you can walk to the Sagrada Familia from the Eixample in about 20 minutes through the modernist grid. From the old town the metro is more practical, a ride of about 15 minutes.
Which metro ticket do I need for the Sagrada Familia?
A single metro ticket is enough to reach the Sagrada Familia, as it covers the whole urban journey. If you will be moving around Barcelona for several days, the 10 journey T-casual card works out cheaper.
How do you get to the Sagrada Familia from the beach or the port?
From the beach or the port you reach the Sagrada Familia on the L4 to Passeig de Gràcia, then change to the L2, which stops right in front of the basilica. A single ticket covers the change.