Entrada Sagrada Familia

How to Get to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

By the Entrada Sagrada Familia Editorial Team · Published from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Quick answerThe fastest way is the metro: lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue) stop at Sagrada Familia station, right opposite the basilica. From Plaza Cataluna it is about ten minutes. Several bus lines and the hop on hop off bus also reach it. By taxi from the centre it is ten to fifteen minutes depending on traffic. On foot from the Eixample it is a pleasant twenty minute walk.

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 station is called Sagrada Familia and is served by lines L2 and L5. The exit opens straight onto the Passion facade.

How long does it take from the airport?

From El Prat airport it is about 40 minutes by taxi or by combining the R2 Nord train with the metro. The Aerobus reaches Plaza Cataluna, where you connect with the L2.

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